Which of the following initial signs and symptoms should alert the clinician to a potential overdose reaction?
A) Itching and hives
B) Tremors and seizures
C) Metallic taste and circumoral tingling/numbness
D) Visual hallucinations and confusion

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Circumoral tingling/numbness and a metallic taste are early signs of local anesthetic systemic toxicity, which can indicate an overdose reaction.

Which of the Following Initial Signs and Symptoms Should Alert