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1
Q

A patient has accidentally ingested about 4 ounces of drain cleaner. Your primary concern should be:
Question 1 options:

A)

decreased level of consciousness.

B)

internal bleeding.

C)

metabolic alkalosis.

D)

potential airway compromise.

A

potential airway compromise

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Restoril and Ativan are examples of:
Question 2 options:

A)

barbiturates.

B)

benzodiazepines.

C)

narcotics.

D)

opiates.

A

benzodiazepines

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Your patient is a 27-year-old male who has possibly overdosed on heroin. He is unresponsive and bradypneic. Which of the following is appropriate?
Question 3 options:

A)

100 mg of thiamine

B)

1 mg of flumazenil

C)

2 mg of naloxone

D)

25 mg diphenhydramine

A

2 mg of naloxone

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Your patient is a 40-year-old male who ingested 30 tablets of Lexapro and 24 tablets of Tylenol PM. Which of the following is the most important question you should ask?
Question 4 options:

A)

“Do you have a history of depression?”

B)

“Have you ever done this before?”

C)

“Why did you take these medications?”

D)

“How long ago did you take these medications?”

A

how long ago did you take these medications

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Which of the following classes of drugs is commonly abused to produce hyperactivity and exhilaration?
Question 5 options:

A)

Barbiturates

B)

Benzodiazepines

C)

Alcohol

D)

Amphetamines

A

amphetamines

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Which of the following is the therapeutic effect of a cathartic?
Question 6 options:

A)

Diarrhea

B)

Alkalinization of the urine

C)

Vomiting

D)

Increased protein binding of drugs

A

diarrhea

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Using a pharmaceutical agent for something other than its intended use is called:
Question 7 options:

A)

addiction.

B)

overdose.

C)

habituation.

D)

substance abuse.

A

substance abuse

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A 54-year-old female is conscious and alert and in significant pain after a coral snake bite to her hand. You note two small puncture wounds surrounded by a swollen, red area. She states that she is nauseous and has chills. Your management of this patient should include immobilization of the affected arm and:
Question 8 options:

A)

placing it below the level of the heart with a constricting band proximal to the wound.

B)

placing it at the level of the heart with ice packs to the affected area.

C)

elevating it above the level of the heart.

D)

placing it at the level of the heart.

A

placing it at the level of the heart

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Which of the following medication combinations is beneficial for a lithium overdose?
Question 9 options:

A)

Haloperidol and furosemide

B)

Narcan and sodium bicarbonate

C)

Mannitol and sodium bicarbonate

D)

Flumazenil and naloxone

A

mannitol and sodium bicarbonate

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Your patient is a 45-year-old female who became hypertensive after eating some cheese and drinking wine. Which type of medication would most likely account for this reaction?
Question 10 options:

A)

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

B)

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

C)

Phenothiazines

D)

Tricyclic antidepressants

A

monoamine oxidase inhibitors

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When a substance enters the body through the gastrointestinal tract, it has accessed the body by:
Question 11 options:

A)

ingestion.

B)

inhalation.

C)

surface absorption.

D)

injection.

A

ingestion

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You have been called to a residence by the parents of a 14-year-old boy, whom they found sniffing paint fumes in an effort to get high. The patient is agitated, coughing, and complaining of dizziness and shortness of breath. His airway is patent, respirations adequate, and radial pulse easily palpable. Closer assessment of the patient reveals paint around his mouth and breath sounds that are clear and equal. Heart rate = 96, respirations = 20, blood pressure = 116/78, and SaO2 = 96%. Oxygen via a nonrebreather has been applied and an IV established. Which of the following is the most important in the assessment and care of this patient?

Question 12 options:

A)

Albuterol administration

B)

Antipyretics

C)

Benzodiazepines

D)

Cardiac monitoring

A

cardiac monitoring

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Your patient is a 29-year-old male who is conscious, alert, and extremely hyperactive after using cocaine. HR = 134, BP = 148/102, RR = 20. Physical examination reveals warm, diaphoretic skin and dilated pupils bilaterally. Which of the following medications should be considered to manage this patient?
Question 13 options:

A)

Metoprolol

B)

Propranolol

C)

Diazepam

D)

Naloxone

A

diazepam

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Your patient is a 56-year-old female who is sitting on a park bench. She is conscious, though lethargic, and complaining of faintness. She states she has had a “chest cold” for the past week so had decided to stop taking her “blood pressure pills” until she felt better. She states that this morning she ingested five tablets instead of her normal one tablet dose to “catch up” after the days off. You note cool, slightly diaphoretic skin; lungs clear bilaterally; PEARL; and no motor deficits. HR = 48, BP = 76/30, RR = 12, SaO2 = 97%. Which of the following is least likely to be the medication she overdosed on?
Question 14 options:

A)

Cardizem

B)

Procardia

C)

Verapamil

D)

Metoprolol

A

metoprolol

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Lithium is used to treat:
Question 15 options:

A)

personality disorders.

B)

bipolar disorder.

C)

depression.

D)

schizophrenia.

A

bipolar disorder

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Two 15-year-old boys have been hiking and camping and using a guide to native plants to determine which plants are edible. They drank a tea made from some plants that they picked. They are now complaining of abdominal cramping, watering eyes, vomiting, diarrhea, and sweating. Which of the following have they most likely ingested?
Question 16 options:

A)

Amanita

B)

Jimson weed

C)

Holly berries

D)

Poison sumac

A

Amanita

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Your patient is a 22-year-old female who has increased her daily dose of lithium without her physician’s knowledge. She is complaining of generalized weakness, vomiting, and diarrhea. You notice that her speech is slurred. Heart rate = 68 and irregular, respirations = 16, blood pressure = 104/70, SaO2 = 97% on room air, and the monitor shows a sinus rhythm with PACs and PJCs. Which of the following would be most beneficial to this patient?
Question 17 options:

A)

Oxygen

B)

Sodium bicarbonate

C)

Calcium chloride

D)

Magnesium sulfate

A

sodium bicarbonate

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A patient is experiencing severe abdominal cramping, vomiting, diarrhea, and facial flushing after eating undercooked chicken. Management of this patient should include all of the following EXCEPT:
Question 18 options:

A)

transport.

B)

oxygen.

C)

IV of normal saline.

D)

activated charcoal.

A

activated charcoal

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Your patient has ingested cyanide in a suicide attempt. Which of the following is the primary threat to life you should anticipate?
Question 19 options:

A)

Liver failure

B)

Hypotension

C)

Cellular asphyxia

D)

Pulmonary edema

A

cellular asphyxia

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Q

Which of the following statements would make you suspicious that your patient has been exposed to cyanide?
Question 20 options:

A)

“I inhaled some fumes when I was fueling my truck.”

B)

“I think my car has an exhaust leak.”

C)

“I think I smoked some bad weed.”

D)

“I have been burning carpets and old furniture all day.”

A

I have been burning carpets and old furniture all day

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21
Q

LSD and PCP are examples of:
Question 21 options:

A)

sedatives.

B)

narcotics.

C)

amphetamines.

D)

hallucinogens.

A

hallucinogens

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Your patient is a 56-year-old female who is alert and sitting in a chair. She states that she accidentally took too many of her Cardizem tablets. Which of the following signs or symptoms would you least expect to find?
Question 22 options:

A)

Warm, dry skin and tachycardia

B)

Cool, dry skin and mild hypotension

C)

Cool, diaphoretic skin and profound hypotension

D)

Bradycardia and altered mental status

A

warm, dry skin and tachycardia

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Your patient is a 20-year-old female who is conscious and alert, though obviously hallucinating after ingesting LSD. Her friends state that she is having a “bad trip,” and you note that she is vigorously scratching her arms to the point of drawing blood. Physical examination reveals warm, slightly diaphoretic skin and dilated pupils bilaterally. Which of the following medications should be considered to manage this patient?
Question 23 options:

A)

Avapro

B)

Haloperidol

C)

Narcan

D)

Thiamine

A

haloperidol

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All of the following are examples of one of the three “principles of decontamination” that are specific to toxicological emergencies EXCEPT:
Question 24 options:

A)

administration of sorbitol.

B)

administration of N-acetylcysteine.

C)

removing a patient from a structure that is filled with carbon monoxide.

D)

administration of an NS fluid challenge.

A

administration of an NS fluid challenge

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Q

The need to progressively increase the dose of a drug to reproduce the effect originally achieved at smaller doses is:
Question 25 options:

A)

habituation.

B)

addiction.

C)

tolerance.

D)

substance abuse.

A

tolerance

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A couple has been experimenting with Ecstasy. They are both complaining of anxiety, nausea, and palpitations. You would also expect:
Question 26 options:

A)

elevated blood pressure.

B)

dyspnea.

C)

seizures.

D)

bradycardia.

A

elevated blood pressure

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A 19-year-old male has ingested fifty 325 mg aspirin tablets 20 minutes before your arrival. He is alert and complaining of burning abdominal pain. Which of the following is appropriate in the prehospital management of this patient?
Question 27 options:

A)

N-acetylcysteine

B)

Sodium bicarbonate

C)

Activated charcoal

D)

Syrup of ipecac

A

activated charcoal

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Your patient was in the building when a fire started at a factory that manufactures plastics. He is complaining of a headache, palpitations, and a burning sensation in his throat. His airway, breathing, and circulation are intact. Heart rate = 128, respirations = 22, blood pressure = 148/84, SaO2 = 93%. You should immediately:
Question 28 options:

A)

prepare to intubate.

B)

initiate supportive measures.

C)

apply the cardiac monitor.

D)

administer amyl and sodium nitrate.

A

initiate supportive measures

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29
Q

The order Hymenoptera includes:
Question 29 options:

A)

jellyfish.

B)

scorpions.

C)

wasps.

D)

spiders.

A

wasps

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30
Q

Which of the following cause(s) injury by inducing liquefaction necrosis?
Question 30 options:

A)

Alkalis

B)

Caustics

C)

Acids

D)

Emulsifiers

A

alkalis

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31
Q 
Mushrooms from the class \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are responsible for over 90 percent of deaths from mushroom toxicity.
Question 31 options:

A)

Shiitake

B)

Button

C)

Amanita

D)

Galerina

A

Amanita

32
Q

Your patient is a 24-year-old, 176-pound male who is alert and oriented 12 hours after ingesting thirty 500 mg tablets of Tylenol. Which of the following are the most likely complaints or findings?
Question 32 options:

A)

Signs and symptoms of liver failure

B)

Nausea, vomiting, weakness, and fatigue

C)

Confusion, lethargy, and hyperthermia

D)

Abdominal pain and oliguria

A

nausea, vomiting, weakness, and fatigue

33
Q

Which of the following is NOT associated with chronic alcohol ingestion?
Question 33 options:

A)

Esophageal varices

B)

Hyperactivity

C)

Thiamine deficiency

D)

Decreased sensation in hands and feet

A

hyperactivity

34
Q

Your patient is a 19-year-old male who ingested thirty 500 mg tablets of Tylenol 25 minutes ago. Police officers on the scene are requesting that you “check him out” before they transport him for psychiatric evaluation. The patient denies ingesting other drugs or alcohol and has no complaints. HR = 94, BP = 116/74, RR = 12, SaO2 = 98%. Which of the following would be most appropriate?
Question 34 options:

A)

Transport to the emergency department and administer activated charcoal

B)

Transport to the emergency department and administer sodium bicarbonate

C)

Release the patient to law enforcement custody

D)

Transport to the emergency department and start an IV of normal saline

A

transport to the emergency department and start an IV of normal saline

35
Q

Alcohol is classified as a(n):
Question 35 options:

A)

stimulant.

B)

hallucinogen.

C)

depressant.

D)

anxiolytic.

A

depressant

36
Q

A 38-year-old male is conscious and alert after a black widow spider bite to his right hand. You note pain and swelling to the hand, and the patient states that he is dizzy and nauseous. HR = 117, BP = 128/78, RR = 20. During your physical examination, you note that he begins to experience severe, painful muscle spasms in his right arm. Which of the following is NOT appropriate?
Question 36 options:

A)

Sodium bicarbonate

B)

Diazepam

C)

Calcium gluconate

D)

Midazolam

A

sodium bicarbonate

37
Q

The primary goal in the prehospital care of a patient who has been bitten by a pit viper is to:
Question 37 options:

A)

slow absorption of the venom.

B)

induce diuresis.

C)

remove the venom from the surrounding tissue.

D)

alkalinize the urine.

A

slow absorption of the venom

38
Q

Which of the following statements concerning Africanized honeybees is accurate?
Question 38 options:

A)

The venom of Africanized honeybees is more toxic than that of other types of bees.

B)

The venom of Africanized honeybees causes acute renal failure.

C)

Patients stung by Africanized honeybees tend to have more stings than patients stung by other types of bees.

D)

Envenomation by Africanized honeybees requires treatment with specific antivenin.

A

patients stung by Africanized honeybees tend to have more stings than patients stung by other types of bees

39
Q

“Rock” and “crack” are street names for:
Question 39 options:

A)

morphine.

B)

cocaine.

C)

marijuana.

D)

heroin.

A

cocaine

40
Q

A 32-year-old female is conscious and alert at a group home for recovering alcoholics and states, “I’m having rum fits.” Counselors from the home tell you that she is a chronic alcoholic who entered their program three days ago and has not had a drink since. Physical examination reveals cool, diaphoretic skin; dilated pupils bilaterally that are responsive to light; and obvious anxiety. HR = 122, BP = 156/104, RR = 20, SaO2 = 99%, blood glucose = 62 mg/dL. Based on the clinical exam findings, all of the following should be part of your patient management EXCEPT:

Question 40 options:

A)

25 g of D50W IV.

B)

IV of normal saline.

C)

thiamine 100 mg IM.

D)

metoprolol IV.

A

metoprolol IV

41
Q

Your patient is an 18-year-old female college student who is supine in bed and responsive only to painful stimuli. Her roommate states that they went to a party last night. She says the patient only drank soda, but now she thinks a guy who had been following them around might have put something in the patient’s drink. Physical examination reveals cool, dry skin and pupils sluggish to light bilaterally. HR = 72, BP = 112/64, RR = 10, SaO2 = 98%. Which of the following drugs was most likely slipped into her drink?
Question 41 options:

A)

Amphetamines

B)

Opium

C)

LSD

D)

Flunitrazepam

A

flunitrazepam

42
Q

Your patient is a two-year-old male who is alert and crying after ingesting bathroom cleaner. Physical examination reveals no obvious burns or irritation to his oropharynx, and his skin is cool and dry. HR = 112, BP = 108/60, RR = 24, SaO2 = 99%. Which of the following is most appropriate?
Question 42 options:

A)

Having the patient drink a glass of milk

B)

Administration of activated charcoal

C)

Transport

D)

Administration of ipecac

A

transport

43
Q

Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action of activated charcoal?
Question 43 options:

A)

It prevents substances from ionizing in the small intestine.

B)

It absorbs toxins in the stomach.

C)

It adsorbs toxins in the stomach.

D)

It neutralizes both acidic and alkaline substances in the stomach.

A

absorbs toxins in the stomach

44
Q

A 32-year-old is conscious and in mild distress, complaining of nausea and sweating. He states that his symptoms started two days ago when he stopped drinking “cold turkey.” Physical examination reveals cool, diaphoretic skin; slightly dilated pupils bilaterally; and a general weakness to all extremities. Which of the following findings would also be likely?
Question 44 options:

A)

Hypertension, bradycardia, and hyperglycemia

B)

Delirium tremens, hallucinations, and anxiety

C)

Insomnia, hyperglycemia, and difficulty breathing

D)

Depression, hypotension, and polyuria

A

delirium tremens, hallucinations and anxiety

45
Q

Your patient is an alcoholic who stopped drinking three days ago. Which of the following should concern you the most in the care of this patient?
Question 45 options:

A)

Command hallucinations

B)

Hypothermia

C)

Potential for seizures

D)

Abdominal cramps

A

potential for seizures

46
Q

Which of the following correctly pairs a toxin with its antidote?
Question 46 options:

A)

Aspirin: magnesium citrate

B)

Acetaminophen: N-acetylcysteine

C)

Benzodiazepine: naloxone

D)

Carbon monoxide: amyl nitrite

A

acetaminophen: N-acetycteine

47
Q

Which of the following is NOT a possible source of cyanide poisoning?
Question 47 options:

A)

Ingestion of apricot, pear, and cherry pits

B)

Improperly vented heating systems

C)

Long-term sodium nitroprusside therapy

D)

Fume inhalation from burning plastic, synthetic carpeting, or silk

A

improperly vented heating systems

48
Q

Which of the following does NOT typically enter the body through injection?
Question 48 options:

A)

Illicit drug overdose

B)

Envenomation

C)

Organophosphate

D)

Medication overdose

A

oraganophosphate

49
Q

Which of the following is a highly toxic, odorless, tasteless gas that is a by-product of incomplete combustion?
Question 49 options:

A)

Carbon monoxide

B)

Cyanide

C)

Carbon dioxide

D)

Methane

A

carbon monoxide

50
Q

You are presented with a 42-year-old male who is unconscious with snoring respirations after a heroin overdose. HR = 64, BP = 98/50, RR = 6 and shallow, SaO2 = 91%. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment?
Question 50 options:

A)

IV access, administer naloxone

B)

BLS airway management and ventilation with supplemental oxygen

C)

Intubate, ventilate with supplemental oxygen

D)

IV access, administer a 250 cc fluid bolus

A

BLS airway managment and ventilation with supplemental oxygen

51
Q

Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft are all examples of:
Question 51 options:

A)

phenothiazines.

B)

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

C)

monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

D)

tricyclic antidepressants.

A

selective serotinin reuptake inhibitors

52
Q

All of the following are roles of a poison control center EXCEPT:
Question 52 options:

A)

providing information on the most current definitive treatment.

B)

notifying the receiving hospital and recommending treatment.

C)

identifying the toxin or poison.

D)

determining the potential toxicity of the agent.

A

identifying the toxin or poison

53
Q

Narcan acts as an antagonist to all of the following medications EXCEPT:
Question 53 options:

A)

codeine.

B)

heroin.

C)

methadone.

D)

midazolam.

A

midazolam

54
Q

Naproxen, ibuprofen, and ketorolac are all examples of:
Question 54 options:

A)

SSRIs.

B)

NSAIDs.

C)

TCAs.

D)

MAOIs.

A

NSAID’s

55
Q

The pathophysiology of toxic inhalation involves:
Question 55 options:

A)

pulmonary hypertension, alveolar atelectasis, and destruction of cilia.

B)

irritation, edema, and destruction of alveolar tissue.

C)

bronchoconstriction and dispersal of surfactant.

D)

bronchodilation and destruction of cilia.

A

irritation edema and destruction of alvoelar tissue

56
Q

Your patient is a 60-year-old male complaining of chills, fever, joint pain, and vomiting. He states he was bitten by a spider yesterday morning, and now he thinks the bite might be infected. The patient has an ulcerated wound on his left leg. The best treatment for this patient would include:
Question 56 options:

A)

calcium gluconate 0.1 mg/kg.

B)

supportive management.

C)

magnesium sulfate, 2 g.

D)

diazepam 2.5 mg.

A

supportive management

57
Q

Which of the following accounts for more than 90 percent of hospital admissions for toxic substance exposure?
Question 57 options:

A)

Intentional poisoning by another person

B)

Pediatric overdoses

C)

Pediatric accidental poisonings

D)

Adult poisonings and overdoses

A

adult poisonings and overdoses

58
Q

You are presented with a 25-year-old male complaining of mouth and stomach pain after accidentally ingesting approximately 8 ounces of benzene. Physical examination reveals irritation to the oral mucosa, skin warm and slightly diaphoretic, and lungs clear and equal bilaterally. HR = 100, BP = 118/66, RR = 14, SaO2 = 99%. Based on the clinical exam findings, treatment would consist of all of the following EXCEPT:
Question 58 options:

A)

O2 via nasal cannula 2 lpm.

B)

administration of activated charcoal.

C)

IV of NS KVO.

D)

rapid transportation to an ED for gastric decontamination.

A

administration of activated charcoal

59
Q

Which of the following is commonly indicated in the management of cocaine overdose?
Question 59 options:

A)

Thiamine

B)

Narcan

C)

Diazepam

D)

Flumazenil

A

diazepam

60
Q

Your patient is a 16-year-old female who has taken an overdose of phenobarbital. She is unresponsive. Her skin is cool and pale, BP = 92/60, HR = 60, RR = 6. You have intubated the patient and started an IV. Which of the following is appropriate?
Question 60 options:

A)

50 gm activated charcoal through an NG tube en route to the hospital

B)

Naloxone 2 mg, 25 gm dextrose, transport

C)

Contact poison control—may order bicarbonate.

D)

Sodium bicarbonate 100 mEq

A

contact poison control- may order bicarbonate

61
Q

Your patient is a 24-year-old male complaining of a headache for the past two days. He states he has taken aspirin but cannot get rid of the headache. The patient lives in a basement apartment, which you observe is very chilly. The patient states his furnace hasn’t been working and he had to use the oven to help heat the apartment. Which other findings and complaints are most likely?
Question 61 options:

A)

Nausea, vomiting, decreased hemoglobin saturation

B)

Rash, nausea, a metallic taste in the mouth

C)

Nausea, vomiting, confusion, tachypnea

D)

Pale skin, sluggish pupils, tachycardia

A

nausea, vomiting confusion and tachypnea

62
Q

Which of the following is a narcotic?
Question 62 options:

A)

Mescaline

B)

Heroin

C)

Crack

D)

Cocaine

A

heroin

63
Q

The continued use of the drug despite the fact that it may be harmful and serves no medical purpose is:
Question 63 options:

A)

habituation.

B)

addiction.

C)

withdrawal.

D)

substance abuse.

A

addiction

64
Q

Your patient is a 48-year-old female who is unconscious with snoring respirations after ingesting an unknown substance. You note cold, peripherally cyanotic skin and a weak, rapid pulse. Her pupils are equal and reactive but constricted. She has no unusual odors, and her blood glucose level is 80 mg/dl. HR = 74, BP = 100/68, RR = 4, SaO2 = 91%. Which of the following is appropriate?
Question 64 options:

A)

Assist ventilations using supplemental oxygen, IV, 2 mg naloxone, 100 mg thiamine, 25 gm dextrose

B)

Intubate, ventilate using supplemental oxygen, IV, 1 mEq/kg sodium bicarbonate

C)

Assist ventilations using supplemental oxygen, IV, 2 mg naloxone

D)

Intubate, ventilate using supplemental oxygen, IV, 2 mg naloxone, 100 mg thiamine, 25 gm dextrose

A

assist ventalations using supplemental oxygen IV 2mg naloxone

65
Q

Fifty percent of accidental poisonings occur in:
Question 65 options:

A)

dementia patients.

B)

pediatric patients.

C)

geriatric patients.

D)

adults.

A

pediatric patients

66
Q

In addition to determining potential toxicity based on the type of agent, poison control centers are able to:
Question 66 options:

A)

determine whether transport is needed.

B)

give the paramedic documentation advice.

C)

guide the paramedic in starting definitive treatment in the field.

D)

refer the patient to a specialist.

A

guide the paramedic in starting definitive treatment in the field

67
Q

Some of the most immediate effects from ingesting a poison include:
Question 67 options:

A)

clotting disorders.

B)

oral burns.

C)

localized skin reaction.

D)

absorption by the lower intestine.

A

oral burns

68
Q

Inhalation of a poison causes:
Question 68 options:

A)

increase in secretions.

B)

absorption through the alveolar-capillary membrane.

C)

aspiration.

D)

absorption by the trachea.

A

absorption through the alveolar-capillary membrane

69
Q

Inhaled toxins:
Question 69 options:

A)

are eliminated by first-round metabolism.

B)

are immediately absorbed into the bloodstream.

C)

cause damage and edema in the lungs.

D)

permeate the blood-brain barrier more quickly.

A

cause damage and edema in the lungs

70
Q

The three steps of decontamination are:
Question 70 options:

A)

reduce absorption, reduce metabolism, increase absorption by the kidney.

B)

reduce intake of the toxin, reduce absorption, enhance elimination.

C)

elimination in urine, water, oxygen.

D)

water, elimination in urine, atropine.

A

reduce intake of the toxin, reduce absorption, enhance elimination

71
Q

An antidote:
Question 71 options:

A)

neutralizes a specific toxin.

B)

is not indicated in the field.

C)

is universally oxygen.

D)

enhances the toxin.

A

neutralizes a specific toxin

72
Q

Your first priority in the treatment of an inhaled toxin is to:
Question 72 options:

A)

deluge with water.

B)

remove the patient from the source.

C)

decontaminate the patient.

D)

flood with oxygen.

A

remove the patient from the source

73
Q

You respond to an ill male patient. Upon arrival, you note a farmer who is complaining of not feeling well. The patient presents in a tripod position with copious secretions, lacrimation, vomiting, and evidence of urination and defecation. You suspect:
Question 73 options:

A)

extrapyramidal syndrome.

B)

sympathomimetic exposure.

C)

anticholinergic exposure.

D)

cholinergic exposure.

A

cholinergic exposure

74
Q

The half-life of carboxyhemoglobin is reduced to approximately 22 minutes by using:
Question 74 options:

A)

44% oxygen.

B)

hypobaric oxygen therapy.

C)

100% oxygen.

D)

hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

A

hyperbaric oxygen therapy

75
Q

You respond to an ill patient experiencing flu-like symptoms. Upon your arrival, the patient states that she woke up not feeling well. The patient states that she has been heating her home with wood due to the electric bill being too high. You should suspect:
Question 75 options:

A)

carbon dioxide poisoning.

B)

hypothermia.

C)

carbon monoxide poisoning.

D)

hypercarbia.

A

carbon monoxide poisoning

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