A patient presents with hallucinations, confusion, flushing of the face, and a temperature of 100°F.It is suspected that the patient overdosed on his cyclic antidepressant.On further examination, the patient exhibits no sign of arrhythmia and reports no seizure activity.Which of the following interventions would be appropriate? Select all that apply.
A)Administration of physostigmine
B)Administration of activated charcoal
C)Emesis
D)Administration of bicarbonate
E)Gastric lavage with saline

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The Answer of A patient presents with hallucinations, confusion, flushing of the face, and a temperature of 100°F.It is suspected that the patient overdosed on his cyclic antidepressant.On further examination, the patient exhibits no sign of arrhythmia and reports no seizure activity.Which of the following interventions would be appropriate? Select all that apply.
A)Administration of physostigmine
B)Administration of activated charcoal
C)Emesis
D)Administration of bicarbonate
E)Gastric lavage with saline

A Patient Presents with Hallucinations, Confusion, Flushing of the Face