Which finding is most consistent with opioid intoxication?
Correct answer: B. Pinpoint pupils with slow breathing
- A. Yawning with increased bowel sounds
- B. Pinpoint pupils with slow breathing
- C. Dilated pupils with severe sweating
- D. Tremor with marked anxiety
Explanation
Opioid intoxication commonly causes central nervous system depression, pinpoint pupils, and respiratory depression. The other patterns are more consistent with opioid withdrawal or stimulant-related effects.
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