A 60kg 19-year-old
university student presents after a weekend of partying and taking
methamphetamine with friends. She complains of feeling anxious with palpitation
and chest pain. In your ED, she looks slightly agitated. Her RR at rest is 24/min, HR
110 bpm, BP 140/90mmHg and her SaO2 is 95% at rest, temp 37°C. ECG shows sinus tachycardia.
What would be the most appropriate management for this patient?

Question

A 60kg 19-year-old
university student presents after a weekend of partying and taking
methamphetamine with friends. She complains of feeling anxious with palpitation
and chest pain. In your ED, she looks slightly agitated. Her RR at rest is 24/min, HR
110 bpm, BP 140/90mmHg and her SaO2 is 95% at rest, temp 37°C. ECG shows sinus tachycardia.  
 What would be the most appropriate management for this patient?

Accepted Answer

Offer oral diazepam to calm patient

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Offer intravenous fluid to maintain hydration

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Offer activated charcoal 50g to reduce drug absorption

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Call cardiology for a chest pain workup

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Offer metoprolol to slow down the heart rate

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