Blood Agents - A5

Question 1

What is the primary effect of arsine?

Answer 1

Hemolysis, the rupture of blood cells

Question 2

Which three medications are standard therapy for cyanide poisoning?

Answer 2

Amyl nitrate, sodium nitrite, and sodium thiosulfate

Question 3

What is the primary effect of cyanide agents?

Answer 3

Cellular hypoxia, or impaired metabolism of oxygen in the blood cell

Question 4

What enzyme in the liver detoxifies cyanide into thiocyanate?

Answer 4

Rhodanese