 Question Number 1125 Question: Mick, a 58 years old man is admitted to the hospital with ocular pain and diminished vision. On examination he is found to have shallow breathing, wheezing and profuse rhinorrhea. He admits that these symptoms started when he was in his greenhouse spraying flowers with an insecticide. He has brought the insecticide with him. It is discovered that this insecticide contains carbaryl ( a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor). Treatment should include a) Pralidoxime |
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