1. A 2-year-old boy was brought to the em ergency departm ent after su ering two episodes of brow nish vom it containing pills, followed by a large hem atem esis. The m other, w ho was pregnant,...

1. A 2-year-old boy was brought to the em ergency departm ent after su ering two episodes of brow nish vom it containing pills, followed by a large hem atem esis. The m other, w ho was pregnant, suspected her son had ingested several tablets of her m edication. Physical exam ination showed a lethargic and cyanotic child com plaining of abdom inal pain. Vital signs were blood pressure 80/50 m m Hg (norm al for 2 years 100/65 m m Hg), pulse 130 bpm (norm al for 2 years 115 bpm ) respirations 30/m in (norm al at 2 years 24/m in). Laboratory values indicated severe m etabolic acidosis. Which of the follow ing drugs would be m ost appropriate for this child? A. Iron dextran B. Deferoxam ine C. Folic acid D. Ferrous sulfate E. Cyanocobalam in F. Erythropoietin