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A farmer is found convulsing in the farm. Diarrhea, sweating and urination are apparent. Pupils are pin point. Drug poisoning is suspected. Most probable cause is:

A
Acetaminophen overdose
B
Amphetamine toxicity
C
Organophosphate poisoning
D
Atropine poisoning
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. C. Organophosphate poisoningThese are characteristic features of anti-cholinesterase (organophosphate and carbamate) poisoning.A. Symptom due to muscarinic actions: (DUMBELS)* Diarrhoea, Diaphoresis* Urination* Miosis* Bronchoconstriction* Excitation CNS* Lacrimation,* SalivationB. Symptom due to nicotinic action:Skeletal muscle fasciculations, weakness leading to (diaphragmatic) paralysis and deathTwo kinds of poisonings result in pin point pupil i.e. Opioids Poisoning and Organophosphate Poisoning

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