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OD with ? - jovana - ArchivalUser - 01-19-2007 An asymptomatic young adult was brought to the emergency department by police after the home was raided. The patient swallowed three small packets of an unknown substance before being arrested. Vital signs are normal and an abdominal radiograph confirms intraluminal small bowel densities. The most appropriate treatment is which of the following? A. Sorbitol. B. Polyethylene glycol. C. Magnesium citrate. D. Syrup of ipecac. E. Magnesium sulfate. 0 - ArchivalUser - 01-19-2007 Magnesium sulfate..... laxative 0 - ArchivalUser - 01-19-2007 explain why 0 - ArchivalUser - 01-19-2007 cuz thats d only lax among these... we wont wanna induce vomiting |