Organophosphate Poisoning — RACP Adult Medicine MCQ

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ModerateEmergency MedicineOrganophosphate PoisoningRACP Adult Medicine

A 30-year-old man with organophosphate poisoning: miosis, salivation, diarrhoea, fasciculations, RR 8/min. Most important initial treatment?

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Correct answer: A — IV atropine titrated to dry secretions

Atropine first-line: escalating doses titrated to drying of bronchial secretions. Pralidoxime adjunct. Decontaminate skin.

Reference: eTG – 2025 – Toxicology