Question

Police brought a person from the railway track with features of a dry, dilated pupil, dry skin, slurring of speech, and altered sensorium. The poisoning is?

• A. Morphine
• B. Cannabis
• C. Datura
• D. Alcohol

Hint:

In cases of suspected anticholinergic poisoning, Datura should be considered, especially if the patient exhibits classic signs like dry skin and dilated pupils.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The symptoms described, including dry skin, dilated pupils, slurred speech, and altered sensorium, are characteristic of poisoning with anticholinergic substances. Datura, also known as Jimson weed, contains atropine and scopolamine, which are potent anticholinergic agents that can cause these symptoms. The dry skin, dilated pupils, and confusion are key indicators for Datura poisoning. Morphine and alcohol typically present with different sets of symptoms, and cannabis does not cause this constellation of anticholinergic effects.