KROK 1 2017 – Question 39 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
A patient complaining of dizziness, thirst, difficult swallowing, and impaired vision of close objects has addressed a doctor. Objectively: respiratory rate is increased, pupils are dilated, general agitation, talkativeness, though the speech is indistinct. BP is 110/70 mm Hg, heart rate is 110/min. Given symptoms can indicate overdosage of the following drug:
- A. Aminazine
- B. Atropine
- C. Morphine
- D. Ephedrine
- E. Caffeine
Hint
Gather the autonomic signs (secretion, pupil, accommodation, heart rate) and decide whether they point to stimulation or blockade of one receptor system.
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