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NBME2 Block2 Q34 - ritonavir - ArchivalUser - 04-06-2009 Two days after admission to the hospital because of a 3-day history of slurred speech, double vision, and dysphagia, a 24-year-old woman becomes quadriplegic and requires intubation and mechanical ventilation. Her medical history is unremarkable. One week ago, she attended a family picnic; several of her family members have had abdominal cramps and diarrhea since the picnic. Her temperature is 37 C (98.6 F), blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg, and pulse is 120/min. Examination shows dry mucous membranes, large unreactive pupils, ophthalmoplegia, and profound facial weakness. There is areflexia, quadriplegia, and no movement of the palate and tongue. Sensation is normal. Babinski's sign is absent. Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacotherapy? A ) Antitoxin B ) Azathioprine C ) Interferon D ) Pyridostigmine E ) Riluzole 0 - ArchivalUser - 04-06-2009 A. 0 - ArchivalUser - 04-07-2009 explanation please... 0 - ArchivalUser - 04-07-2009 What is the explanation? 0 - ArchivalUser - 04-07-2009 boutilism. 0 - ArchivalUser - 04-07-2009 Plz explain the correct answer. 0 - ArchivalUser - 04-07-2009 botulism presynaptic affected hence have the above findings. Biggest clue is the pupils to differentiate from GBS, It cannot be myesthenia b/c of absent reflexes. |