Activated Charcoal (WK4)

Question 1

Class

Answer 1

Absorbents

Question 2

Indications

Answer 2

Acute ingested poisoning

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

Uncontrolled airway, ingestion of cyanide, mineral acids, caustic alkalosis, organic solvents, iron, ethanol or methanol

Question 4

Side Effects

Answer 4

Vomiting, abdominal cramping, abdominal bloating & constipation

Question 5

Action

Answer 5

specifically prepared charcoal that when given soon after ingestion of a toxin will absorb & bind organic toxins from GI tract

Question 6

Adult Dose

Answer 6

1 g/kg mixed w/ 6 to 8 oz of water PO or NG Tube