Question

A 23-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with agitation, tachycardia, mydriasis, dry skin, and urinary retention after taking an overdose of over-the-counter cold medication. ECG shows sinus tachycardia and prolonged QRS. Which toxidrome best fits her presentation?

Accepted Answer

Anticholinergic toxidrome

Answer

Opioid toxidrome

Answer

Cholinergic toxidrome

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Sedative-hypnotic toxidrome

Answer

Serotonin syndrome

Practice question

A 23-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with agitation, tachycardia, mydriasis, dry skin, and urinary retention after taking an overdose of over-the-counter cold medication. ECG shows sinus tachycardia and prolonged QRS. Which toxidrome best fits her presentation?