A 14-year-old boy, appearing to be intoxicated, is brought to the emergency room by ambulance. The EMTs report that the boy has denied consuming anything out of the ordinary, but an open antifreeze container was found in the boy's room. Which of the following is likely to be used to treat the patient's symptoms?

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Ethylene glycol is found in products ranging from antifreeze and deicing solutions to carpet and fabric cleaners. It tastes sweet and is intoxicating-the factors that contribute to its abuse potential. A lethal dose is approximately 100 mL. It is rapidly absorbed from the intestine, making treatment with either gastric lavage or syrup of ipecac ineffective. Fomepizole, with specific indications for ethylene glycol poisoning, was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

A 14-Year-Old Boy, Appearing to Be Intoxicated, Is Brought to the Emergency