A patient ingested some unknown substance and presented with myoclonic jerks, seizures, tachycardia and hypotension. ECG shows a heart rate of 120/min. The arterial blood revealed a pH of 7.25, pCO2 of 30 mm Hg and bicarbonate ions are 15 mmol/L. The most likely poisonous agent is:
A patient ingested some unknown substance and presented with myoclonic jerks, seizures, tachycardia and hypotension. ECG shows a heart rate of 120/min. The arterial blood revealed a pH of 7.25, pCO2 of 30 mm Hg and bicarbonate ions are 15 mmol/L. The most likely poisonous agent is:
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A patient ingested some unknown substance and presented with myoclonic jerks, seizures, tachycardia and hypotension. ECG shows a heart rate of 120/min. The arterial blood revealed a pH of 7.25, pCO2 of 30 mm Hg and bicarbonate ions are 15 mmol/L. The most likely poisonous agent is:
✓ Correct Answer: C. Imipramine
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