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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 32-year-old farmer is brought to the emergency department by his wife. The patient was reportedly anxious, sweaty, and complaining of a headache and chest tightness before losing consciousness on route to the hospital. Which of the following is mechanistically responsible for this patient's symptoms?
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Irreversible inhibition of acetylcholinesterase