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An unconscious 19 year old man is brought to the emergency department by his roommate. They had been smoking an "unusual weed" together when he became delerious, then began hallucinating and lsot consciousness. He cannot be aroused. He has fever, tachycardia, dilated pupils, facial flushing, an dry mouth and skin. Which of the following drugs is most likely to revers both the central and peripheral effects in this patient?
A. Hexamethonium
B. Neostigmine
C. Physostigmine
D. Propantheline
E. Scopolamine
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| star1
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C
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| mjl1717
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physostigmine a cholinomimetic should reverse those symptoms
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| robin082006
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symptoms of muscarinic inhibition
C is the best choice
B is not the best because it does not overcome blod-brain barrier
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| Cedrick
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C
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| drpkaur
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C isthe best answer
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| frontal
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Yes, C (physostigmine), crosses the blood brain barrier.
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| DrVirgo
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agree w/ C. 
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