The hallmark of tricyclic antidepressant overdose is/are:
a. Respiratory depression
b. Lethargy
c. Nausea and vomiting
d. Cardiac arrhythmias
d
Rationale: a. This is characteristic of opiate overdose.
b. Lethargy is present with many overdose situations and is not specific.
c. Nausea and vomiting is present with many orally ingested toxins.
d. Correct.
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