Ch 19 Questions

Question 0

The presence of burning or blistering of the mucous membranes suggests:

Answer 0

Ingestion of poison

Question 1

Activated charcoal is in the form of a(n):

Answer 1

Suspension

Question 2

Treatment for ingestion of poisonous plants include all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 2

Administration of activated charcoal

Question 3

The MOST important consideration in caring for a patient who has been exposed to an organophospate insecticide or some other cholinergic agent is to:

Answer 3

Avoid exposure yourself

Question 4

Which of the following would NOT provide clues to the nature of the poison?

Answer 4

Open windows

Question 5

The MOST worrisome avenue of poisoning is:

Answer 5

Injection

Question 6

The major side effect of ingesting activated charcoal is:

Answer 6

Black stools

Question 7

Alcohol is a powerful CNS depressant. It:

Answer 7

Slows reflexes.

Question 8

Which of the following is a frequently abused synthetic opioid?

Answer 8

Meperidine (Demerol)

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT part of treatment of patients who have overdosed with sedative-hypnotics and have respiratory depression?

Answer 9

Administer syrup of ipecac

Question 10

Anticholinergic medications have properties that block the_________ nerves.

Answer 10

Parasympathatic

Question 11

_________ crack produces the most rapid means of absorption and therefore the most potent effect.

Answer 11

Smoked

Question 12

“nerve gases” over stimulate normal body functions that are controlled by parasympathetic nerves, causing:

Answer 12

Increased salivation

Question 13

Signs and symptoms of staphylococcal food poisoning include:

Answer 13

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

Question 14

Inhalant effects range from mild drowsiness to coma, but unlike most other sedative-hypnotics these agents may often cause:

Answer 14

Seizures

Question 15

Cocaine may be taken which of the following ways?

Answer 15

Inhalation
Injection
Absorption

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT considered an abusable substance?

Answer 16

Detergents

Question 17

A person who has been using marijuana rarely needs transport to the hospital. Exceptions may include all of the following EXCEPT a patient who is:

Answer 17

Intoxicated

Question 18

Sympathomimetics are CNS stimulants that frequently cause:

Answer 18

Tachycardia

Question 19

Carbon monoxide

Answer 19

Is odorless
Produces severe hypoxia
Does not damage or irritate the lungs

Question 20

Chlorine:

Answer 20

Causes pulmonary edema

Question 21

Localized signs and symptoms of absorbed poisoning include:

Answer 21

Burns, irritation of the skin

Question 22

Which of the following statements regarding injected poisons is FALSE?

Answer 22

They are easily diluted once in the bloodstream

Question 23

When dealing with substances such as phosphorus and elemental sodium, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 23

Irrigate with water

Question 24

Injected poisons are impossible to dilute or remove, because they are usually________ or cause intense local tissue destruction.

Answer 24

Absorbed quickly into the body

Question 25

Medical problems that may cause the patient to present as intoxicated include all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 25

Syncope

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT considered a sign or symptom of alcohol withdrawal?

Answer 26

Chest pain

Question 27

Treatments for inhaled poisons include:

Answer 27

Moving the patient into fresh air

Question 28

Signs and symptoms of chlorine exposure include all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 28

Rales

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a typical ingested poison?

Answer 29

Aerosol propellants

Question 30

Ingestion of an opiate, sedative, or barbiturate can cause depression of the CNS and:

Answer 30

Slow breathing

Question 31

Inhaled poisons include:

Answer 31

Chlorine

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT considered part of the standard treatment of poisonings?

Answer 32

Administering syrup of ipecac