An elderly woman is taking multiple prescription medications for hypertensive heart disease and depression. She proceeded to take pseudophedrine over the counter and began experiencing palpitations. She went to the ER and was treated and released. How would this be coded?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pseudophedrine, when taken with other medications, can cause a drug interaction leading to poisoning, especially if it results in symptoms like palpitations. This is coded as poisoning due to the interaction with her existing medications.

An Elderly Woman Is Taking Multiple Prescription Medications for Hypertensive