quiz 7 inducing vomiting Flashcards
1
Q
induction of vomiting is sometimes done to remove toxic substances from the GI tract.
- vomiting must happen with n __ hours for liquids and __ hours for solids
A
2 - liquids
4 - solids
2
Q
do not induce vomiting if: (4)
A
- a caustic substance was ingested
- gasoline or other petroleum products were ingested
- animal is unconscious or extremely depressed
- animal can’t normally vomit
3
Q
why should an animal not throw up caustic substances like metal and drain cleaners?
A
the substances are very irritating - we don’t want them going through that area a second time
- can cause GI ulcers
4
Q
these are tasteless
A
gasoline and other petroleum products
5
Q
why should an animal not throw up if it’s unconscious or extremely depressed?
A
it can aspirate the substance back in
