You have responded to a ranch where three adult male patients are complaining of abdominal cramping, vomiting, and diarrhea. They state they were applying chemicals to a field when they became ill. Based on this, which of the following should you suspect?

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The symptoms described (abdominal cramping, vomiting, and diarrhea) are consistent with organophosphate poisoning, which can occur through exposure to pesticides and other chemicals commonly used in agricultural settings. Heatstroke would present with other symptoms such as high body temperature and altered mental status. Anhydrous ammonia exposure would cause respiratory symptoms and eye irritation, whereas anthrax exposure would present with flu-like symptoms and respiratory distress.

You Have Responded to a Ranch Where Three Adult Male