A 25 years old unidentified male from roadside was brought by police to emergency room with disorientation, altered sensorium and vomiting. He had a BP of 90/70 mm Hg, hea rate of 110/min, temperature -36.4degC and respiratory rate of 11/min. On examination, he had bilateral pin-point pupils. What is the most probable diagnosis?
Correct Answer: Opioid poisoning
Description: Ans: D. Opioid poisoning(Ref: Harrison 19/e p 1774, 2583, 18/e p3295)Findings in question represents hallmark sign of opiate overdose.Opioid overdose triad:Decreased level of consciousness + Pinpoint pupils + Respiratory depression. .Other Signs & symptoms:Hypotension, Seizures & muscle spasms.All secretions are suspended except sweat.Treatment:Specific opioid antagonist - Naloxone.Effective at reversing the cause, rather than just the symptoms, of an opioid overdose)
Category:
Medicine
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now