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Which substance can cause a combination of vertical, horizontal, and even rotary nystagmus?
Which substance can cause a combination of vertical, horizontal, and even rotary nystagmus?
What is a possible etiology of horizontal nystagmus other than alcohols?
What is a possible etiology of horizontal nystagmus other than alcohols?
In the context of nystagmus, what finding is associated with MAO inhibitor overdose?
In the context of nystagmus, what finding is associated with MAO inhibitor overdose?
What substance can be recognized by a bitter almonds odor in cases of poisoning?
What substance can be recognized by a bitter almonds odor in cases of poisoning?
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Which condition is suggested by severe pallor in the context of skin findings?
Which condition is suggested by severe pallor in the context of skin findings?
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What skin finding is associated with atropine and other antimuscarinic agents?
What skin finding is associated with atropine and other antimuscarinic agents?
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What are the important variables in the autonomic physical examination for a poisoned patient?
What are the important variables in the autonomic physical examination for a poisoned patient?
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How can clinical toxin-pattern recognition be achieved in poisoned patients?
How can clinical toxin-pattern recognition be achieved in poisoned patients?
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What is the purpose of the concept of 'toxidromes'?
What is the purpose of the concept of 'toxidromes'?
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What is the definition of 'Lethargic' according to the text?
What is the definition of 'Lethargic' according to the text?
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In a poisoned patient, what should the clinician focus on regarding the patient's sensorium?
In a poisoned patient, what should the clinician focus on regarding the patient's sensorium?
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Why is taking a history not always reliable for determining the toxin in a poisoned patient?
Why is taking a history not always reliable for determining the toxin in a poisoned patient?
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Which syndrome is characterized by excessive stimulation causing depolarization blockage, tachycardia followed by bradycardia, and muscle fasciculations followed by paralysis?
Which syndrome is characterized by excessive stimulation causing depolarization blockage, tachycardia followed by bradycardia, and muscle fasciculations followed by paralysis?
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What is a common symptom of mixed-cholinergic syndrome?
What is a common symptom of mixed-cholinergic syndrome?
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Which drug category inhibits the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) by blocking the action of acetylcholine?
Which drug category inhibits the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) by blocking the action of acetylcholine?
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What are the symptoms of anticholinergic syndrome?
What are the symptoms of anticholinergic syndrome?
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Which type of poisoning can lead to miosis, increased peristaltic activity, and muscle weakness or paralysis?
Which type of poisoning can lead to miosis, increased peristaltic activity, and muscle weakness or paralysis?
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Which of the following medications is least likely to cause seizures due to overdose?
Which of the following medications is least likely to cause seizures due to overdose?
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Which type of coma may be mistaken for brain death in cases of deep coma due to opioid or sedative-hypnotic intoxication?
Which type of coma may be mistaken for brain death in cases of deep coma due to opioid or sedative-hypnotic intoxication?
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Which adrenergic receptor type is responsible for vasodilation and bronchodilation?
Which adrenergic receptor type is responsible for vasodilation and bronchodilation?
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Which symptom is associated with alpha-adrenergic syndrome in the nervous system?
Which symptom is associated with alpha-adrenergic syndrome in the nervous system?
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Which class of drugs is associated with mixed alpha and beta-adrenergic syndrome resulting in dilated pupils and tachycardia?
Which class of drugs is associated with mixed alpha and beta-adrenergic syndrome resulting in dilated pupils and tachycardia?
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In sympatholytic syndrome, which of the following is NOT a characteristic symptom?
In sympatholytic syndrome, which of the following is NOT a characteristic symptom?
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Which term best describes a patient who responds slowly to external stimulation and needs repeated stimulation to maintain attention and response?
Which term best describes a patient who responds slowly to external stimulation and needs repeated stimulation to maintain attention and response?
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What type of hallucinatory pattern is specific for phencyclidine (PCP) intoxication?
What type of hallucinatory pattern is specific for phencyclidine (PCP) intoxication?
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Which drug can cause a unique 'spinal seizure' characterized by generalized seizures in an alert patient?
Which drug can cause a unique 'spinal seizure' characterized by generalized seizures in an alert patient?
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What motor signs are characteristic of tremors, hyporeflexia, and hyperreflexia?
What motor signs are characteristic of tremors, hyporeflexia, and hyperreflexia?
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Which drug-induced seizures require specific antidotal therapies instead of conventional antiseizure medication?
Which drug-induced seizures require specific antidotal therapies instead of conventional antiseizure medication?
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What type of hallucinatory pattern does a patient typically experience with lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)?
What type of hallucinatory pattern does a patient typically experience with lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)?
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