Your patient has a medical alert bracelet that says NIDDM. The medication she is on, is not recommended for her pregnancy. She has overdosed on this medication and has signs and symptoms including nausea, vomiting and hyperventilation.

What drug am I and what do my signs and symptoms indicate?

Last week’s drug was: Warfarin

For more information:

• http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11826
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warfarin