A patient is having bronchodilation, increased temperature, constipation and tachycardia. The tentative diagnosis is_______________?
Correct answer: D. Atropine poisoning
- A. Oraganophosphate poisoning
- B. Paracetamol poisoning
- C. Mushroom poisoning
- D. Atropine poisoning
Explanation
Bronchodilation, fever, tachycardia, constipation and other antimuscarinic effects form the classic atropine poisoning syndrome, often remembered as hot, dry, blind and confused. Organophosphates instead produce cholinergic excess with bronchospasm, salivation and diarrhoea.
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