Which of the following is part of SLUGEM?

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Which of the following is part of SLUGEM?

SLUGEM lists the muscarinic effects seen with excess acetylcholine, focusing on glandular secretions and related parasympathetic signs. The S in SLUGEM stands for Salivation, which is exactly what this option describes. Fever, weight loss, and dyspnea are not part of these cholinergic secretory signs and don’t fit the mnemonic. In situations like organophosphate exposure, you’d expect increased secretions such as saliva, tears, urine, GI upset, vomiting, and pupil constriction; salivation is the specific sign highlighted by this option.

SLUGEM lists the muscarinic effects seen with excess acetylcholine, focusing on glandular secretions and related parasympathetic signs. The S in SLUGEM stands for Salivation, which is exactly what this option describes. Fever, weight loss, and dyspnea are not part of these cholinergic secretory signs and don’t fit the mnemonic. In situations like organophosphate exposure, you’d expect increased secretions such as saliva, tears, urine, GI upset, vomiting, and pupil constriction; salivation is the specific sign highlighted by this option.

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