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A 32 year-old successful female lawyer in a ball gown is dropped off at the emergency room. She complains of an unusual sensation in her
chest and recently had a nose bleed. She is irritable and talks about "Iiberals," trying to shut her office down because she "stands for what is
right." She explains being dropped off at the emergency room as a conspiracy against her. She reports that tonight's party was to celebrate
her promotion to full partner. She throws her supper tray across the room and says "Oh please, you don't think l would be so stupid as to eat
that, I know what you are up to." When interviewed, she refuses to speak to the doctor who enters and then lunges at the "jealous hag trying to
frame her." The patient refuses vital signs but is noted to have mydriasis.
Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacotherapy?
A. Lorazepam
B. Methylphenidate
C. Midazolam
D. Sertraline
E. Zolpidem
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| kingsofke
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A. lorazepam
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| msyamp
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yes acute cocaine toxicity. treatment is lorazepam
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| phuluong2k
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A too
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| phuluong2k
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A too
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| kmp
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The correct answer is A.
Lorazepam is often used for treating agitation in the emergency room due to its quick absorption. Onset of action is within about thirty minutes.
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| chemamr
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 lorazepam.
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