A 27-year-old woman who is depressed presents to you following an attempt at self-harm by ingesting pills. She is tachycardic, her pupils are dilated, and she has absent bowel sounds. Electrocardiography is obtained (see Figure).
Figure.
Which of the following initial therapies or tests is the most appropriate?
- Serum electrolyte panel
- Urinalysis to screen for drugs of abuse
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Physostigmine
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