An elderly female who lives in a farmhouse was brought to the emergency room in serious condition after ingesting a liquid from an unlabeled bottle found near her bed, apparently in a suicide attempt. She presented with diarrhea, frequent urination, convulsions, breathing difficulties, constricted pupils (miosis), and excessive salivation. Which of the following is correct regarding this patient?

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She most likely consumed an organophosphate pesticide.

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The symptoms are consistent with sympathetic activation.

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Her symptoms can be treated using a cholinergic agonist.

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Her symptoms can be treated using an anticholinesterase agent.

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