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which disorder is a major cause of death in tricyclic antidepressant toxicity? a. bradycardia b. alkalosis c. refractory hypotension d. hypothermia

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c. refractory hypotension

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Tricyclic antidepressants have a narrow therapeutic index and, therefore, become potent cardiovascular and central nervous system toxins in moderate doses. Complications include effects of prolonged hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, and seizure. Death results from cardiovascular collapse

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