Question

A child ate some unidentified pills out of grandma's purse. Grandma has HTN, HLP, fibromyalgia, insomnia and peptic ulcer disease. He now has dry mouth, tachycardia, vomiting, urinary retention, and seizures. What did the child ingest?

a) Beta-blockers
b) Opioids
c) Benzodiazepines
d) Anticholinergic medications

Answer 1

A child who has ingested anticholinergic medications might exhibit symptoms like dry mouth, tachycardia, vomiting, urinary retention, and seizures, which reflect the scenario described.

Step-by-step explanation:

The symptoms described in the question, which include dry mouth, tachycardia, vomiting, urinary retention, and seizures, are consistent with anticholinergic toxicity. These symptoms can occur following the ingestion of drugs with anticholinergic properties, which are medications that block the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and the peripheral nervous system. Considering the conditions grandma is being treated for, and the child's symptoms, the correct answer is d) Anticholinergic medications. Examples of anticholinergic drugs include certain medications used to treat insomnia, overactive bladder, and some types of depression.