When assessing a conscious patient who overdosed on a drug, you should FIRST determine:
A) the patient's weight in kilograms.
B) the type of medication ingested.
C) when the medication was ingested.
D) if there is a history of prior overdose.
Answer: B) the type of medication ingested.
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