A 45-year-old patient with a history of depression was initially being treated with sertraline, but his symptoms were not adequately controlled. His medication regimen was changed to include an MAO inhibitor and amitriptyline. Shortly after the change in medication, the patient developed agitation, seizures, hyperreflexia, and tremor. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
A 30-year-old drug addict presents to the emergency department with signs of unknown drug poisoning. The patient exhibits dilated pupils, diaphoresis, tachycardia, and tremors. On examination, the blood pressure is 180/110 mmHg, and the heart rate is 120 beats per minute. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A 25 -year-old male presented to the emergency department with head trauma due to a road traffic accident. In the hospital, the patient developed seizures, and an emergency CT scan revealed widespread cerebral edema. Which of the following is the diuretic of choice for cerebral edema in this patient?
Which of the following chelating agents is indicated in iron overdose?
Which of the following drugs is used in opioid maintenance therapy?
A patient on SSRI sertraline was also prescribed amitriptyline and subsequently developed serotonin toxicity. What is the likely treatment for serotonin toxicity?
A mother reports that her daughter ingested a substance in an unknown dose. The girl presents with hypertension, tachycardia, mydriasis, and hyperthermia. What is the most likely substance?