[TOXICOLOGY] Management of Poisoned Patient

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Proverbs 16:3

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MANAGEMENT OF POISONED PATIENT

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a. PRIMARY SURVEY

  • AIRWAY

  • BREATHING

  • CIRCULATION

  • DEPRESSED MENTAL STATUS

  • EXPOSURE

ABCDE

a. PRIMARY SURVEY

b. SECONDARY SURVEY

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b. SECONDARY SURVEY

  • Medication

  • Allergy

  • Past Medical History / Pregnancy

  • Last Meal

  • Events or Environment Related to Injury

MAPLE

a. PRIMARY SURVEY

b. SECONDARY SURVEY

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b. Cleared of obstruction or vomitus

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

In airway management, the airway should first be:

a. Obstructed to prevent aspiration
b. Cleared of obstruction or vomitus
c. Positioned upright
d. Left untouched

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b. Sniffing position

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Which position is recommended to optimize the airway?

a. Trendelenburg position
b. Sniffing position
c. Supine with neck flexed
d. Standing position

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a. Jaw-thrust maneuver

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Which maneuver is used to help open the airway?

a. Jaw-thrust maneuver
b. Heimlich maneuver
c. Valsalva maneuver
d. Babinski maneuver

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c. Head-down and left-sided position

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

A poisoned patient should be positioned:

a. Upright with head elevated
b. Flat prone position
c. Head-down and left-sided position
d. Sitting with neck flexed

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c. Neck injury is suspected

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Neck manipulation should be avoided when:

a. Vomiting is present
b. Respiratory depression occurs
c. Neck injury is suspected
d. Airway obstruction exists

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a. Remove airway obstruction

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Which of the following is part of airway management?

a. Remove airway obstruction
b. Increase gastric emptying
c. Administer insulin
d. Induce vomiting routinely

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b. Oral airway or endotracheal tube insertion

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

An artificial airway may be provided by:

a. Nasal spray or endotracheal tube insertion
b. Oral airway or endotracheal tube insertion
c. Intramuscular injection and oral airway
d. Rectal suppository and oral airway

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d. Pulse oximeter

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Oxygen saturation (O₂ sat) is commonly assessed using a:

a. Thermometer
b. Glucometer
c. Sphygmomanometer
d. Pulse oximeter

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d. 95–100%

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

The normal oxygen saturation range is:

a. 50–70%
b. 70–80%
c. 80–89%
d. 95–100%

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b. 12–21 breaths/min

hindi ba 12-20 lang??

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

The normal respiratory rate (RR) in adults is:

a. 4–10 breaths/min
b. 12–21 breaths/min
c. 22–35 breaths/min
d. 40–60 breaths/min

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c. Acidosis or alkalosis

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is used to determine:

a. Blood glucose levels
b. Kidney function
c. Acidosis or alkalosis
d. Bone density

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c. 7.40–7.45

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

The normal blood pH on ABG is:

a. 6.80–7.00
b. 7.10–7.20
c. 7.40–7.45
d. 7.60–7.80

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b. <95%

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Oxygen supplementation is recommended when oxygen saturation is:

a. >100%
b. <95%
c. >95%
d. <40%

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c. Nasal cannula

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Which oxygen delivery device is commonly used for O₂ saturation of 90–94%?

a. Non-rebreather oxygen mask
b. Endotracheal tube
c. Nasal cannula
d. Face mask only for intubation

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b. Oxygen face mask

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

A patient with oxygen saturation of 80–89% may require:

a. Nasal cannula
b. Oxygen face mask
c. Non-rebreather oxygen mask
d. No oxygen support

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c. Non-rebreather oxygen mask

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Which oxygen delivery device is appropriate for 70–80% oxygen saturation?

a. Nasal cannula
b. Oxygen face mask
c. Non-rebreather oxygen mask
d. Room air

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c. Intubation and manual/mechanical ventilation

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

If oxygen saturation falls below 70%, management should include:

a. Nasal cannula
b. Oxygen face mask
c. Intubation and manual/mechanical ventilation
d. Non-rebreather oxygen mask

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a. Tetanospasmin = Spastic

b. Tetrodotoxin = Spastic

c. NMBs = Flaccid

d. Saxitoxin = Spastic

e. Strychnine = Spastic

f. Botulinum toxin = Flaccid

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[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Paralysis of Ventilatory Muscles: Flaccid or Spastic

a. Tetanospasmin =____

b. Tetrodotoxin =____

c. NMBs =____

d. Saxitoxin =____

e. Strychnine =____

f. Botulinum toxin =____

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a. Alcohols, sedative-hypnotics, opioids, antidepressants, antipsychotics

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[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Ventilatory failure due to CNS depression may occur with:

a. Alcohols, sedative-hypnotics, opioids, antidepressants, antipsychotics
b. Sulfa drugs
c. Methane and nitrogen
d. Organophosphates

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a. Methemoglobinemia = Cellular Hypoxia

b. CO2 = Inert Gases

c. Propane = Inert Gases

d. CO = Cellular Hypoxia

e. Methane = Inert Gases

f. Cyanide = Cellular Hypoxia

g. H2S = Cellular Hypoxia

h. Nitrogen = Inert Gases

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[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Hypoxia: Inert Gases or Cellular Hypoxia

a. Methemoglobinemia = ____

b. CO2 = ____

c. Propane = ____

d. CO = ____

e. Methane = ____

f. Cyanide = ____

g. H2S = ____

h. Nitrogen = ____

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d. Aspiration of gastric contents

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[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Sulfahemoglobinemia Pneumonia may result from:
a. Bronchospasm
b. Carbamate
c. Beta-blocker use
d. Aspiration of gastric contents

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d. Beta-blocker, hydrocarbon aspiration, organophosphates, and carbamates

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[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Bronchospasm is associated with:
a. Sedative-hypnotics, antidepressant, hydrocarbon aspiration, and organophosphates
b. Methemoglobinemia, CO, cyanide, organophosphates, and carbamates
c. CO2, methane, propane, nitrogen, methemoglobinemia, CO, and cyanide
d. Beta-blocker, hydrocarbon aspiration, organophosphates, and carbamates

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a. >90/60 mmHg

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Normal BP is:
a. >90/60 mmHg
b. <90/60 mmHg
c. 65–100 mmHg
d. 30 comp/min

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b. 65–100 bpm

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Normal pulse rate is:
a. 30 comp/min
b. 65–100 bpm
c. >90/60 mmHg
d. 200 mL PNSS IV bolus

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c. Give 200mL PNSS IV bolus to consume 1L

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

For HTN management:
a. Start chest compression
b. Check pulse rate and blood pressure
c. Give 200mL PNSS IV bolus to consume 1L
d. Initial: 30 comp/min and start chest compression

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a. Check breath sounds

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

For HTN management:
a. Check breath sounds
b. Start chest compression
c. Initial: 30 comp/min
d. Pulse rate: 65–100 bpm

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c. Start chest compression

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Pulseless / bradycardic management includes:
a. Give 200mL PNSS IV bolus
b. Check breath sounds
c. Start chest compression
d. Check BP

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c. 30 comp/min

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Initial chest compression:
a. 65–100 bpm
b. >90/60 mmHg
c. 30 comp/min
d. 200mL PNSS IV bolus

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a. Check for responsiveness (tap / sternal rub)

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Assessment for depressed mental status includes:
a. Check for responsiveness (tap / sternal rub)
b. Start chest compression
c. Give 200mL PNSS IV bolus to consume 1L
d. Check breath sounds

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b. 70–200 g/dL

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Normal capillary blood glucose for depressed mental status includes:
a. 65–100 g/dL
b. 70–200 g/dL
c. >90/60 mmHg
d. 0.4–2 mg IV

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c. Dextrose 50/50

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Hypoglycemia for depressed mental status includes management includes:
a. Naloxone 0.4–2 mg IV
b. Vit B1 100 mg IV
c. Dextrose 50/50
d. Flumazenil

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c. Vit B1 100 mg IV

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Alcohol intoxication management includes:
a. Dextrose 50/50
b. Naloxone 0.4–2 mg IV
c. Vit B1 100 mg IV
d. NaHCO3

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b. Wernicke Korsakoff Syndrome

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Vit B1 100 mg IV is given for prevention of:
a. SJS
b. Wernicke Korsakoff Syndrome
c. Bradycardia
d. Salicylism

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c. Naloxone 0.4–2 mg IV

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Opioid toxicity management includes:
a. Naloxone 1–2 mcg PO
b. Naloxone 2–4 mg PO
c. Naloxone 0.4–2 mg IV
d. Naloxone 2–4 mg IV

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b. Flumazenil or alkalinization using NaHCO3

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Sedative/hypnotic toxicity management includes:
a. Naloxone 0.4–2 mg IV
b. Flumazenil or alkalinization using NaHCO3
c. Vit B1 100 mg IV
d. Dextrose 50/50

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1 → C (+4)
2 → D (+3)
3 → E (+2)
4 → F (+1)
5 → B (+5)
6 → C (+4)
7 → D (+3)
8 → E (+2)
9 → F (+1)
10 → A (+6)
11 → B (+5)
12 → C (+4)
13 → D (+3)
14 → E (+2)
15 → F (+1)

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[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Matching Type Quiz: Degree of Disability

Column A (Descriptions)

  1. Spontaneous eye opening

  2. Eye opening to sound

  3. Eye opening to pressure

  4. No eye opening

  5. Oriented verbal response

  6. Confused verbal response

  7. Verbal response: words only

  8. Verbal response: sounds only

  9. No verbal response

  10. Obeys commands (motor)

  11. Localizing pain (motor)

  12. Normal flexion (motor)

  13. Abnormal flexion (motor)

  14. Extension (motor)

  15. No motor response

Column B (Scores)

  1. +6

  2. +5

  3. +4

  4. +3

  5. +2

  6. +1

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d. Exposure

[PRIMARY SURVEY]

Remove clothing for better evaluation
a. Circulation
b. Airway
c. Breathing
d. Exposure

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a. Diagnostics and therapeutics

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

MANAGEMENT includes:
a. Diagnostics and therapeutics
b. Medication and allergy
c. Past medical history and pregnancy
d. Events related to injury

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c. Lavage

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Passage of tube via mouth or nose down to stomach followed by sequential administration of warm saline solution and removal of small volume of liquids


a. Emesis
b. Dilution / Neutralization
c. Lavage
d. Diagnostics and therapeutics

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b. Massive ingestion

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Lavage is used for:
a. Rapid onset coma / convulsion
b. Massive ingestion
c. Alkali and acids
d. Aspiration of gastric contents

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b. Unconscious patients

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Contraindication of lavage:
a. Massive ingestion
b. Unconscious patients
c. Medication allergy
d. Warm saline solution

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a. Ingestion of corrosive substances

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Contraindication of lavage:
a. Ingestion of corrosive substances
b. Last meal
c. Events related to injury
d. Diagnostics

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b. Ingestion of SR and enteric-coated tablets

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Contraindication of lavage:
a. Ingestion of noncorrosive substances
b. Ingestion of SR and enteric-coated tablets
c. Conscious patients
d. Hypoxia

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b. CI in alkali and acids

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Dilution / Neutralization is for:
a. Massive ingestion
b. CI in alkali and acids
c. Sedative toxicity
d. Na in alkali and acids

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b. Syrup of Ipecac / Apomorphine

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Emesis includes:
a. Naloxone / Flumazenil
b. Syrup of Ipecac / Apomorphine
c. PNSS / NaHCO3
d. Methane / propane

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d. Apomorphine

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Emesis includes:
a. Naloxone
b. Methane
c. PNSS
d. Apomorphine

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a. Does not cause rapid onset coma / convulsion → aspiration

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Emesis is used when toxin:
a. Does not cause rapid onset coma / convulsion → aspiration
b. Causes rapid onset coma / convulsion → aspiration

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b. Underdeveloped airway protection mechanism

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Children younger than 6 years old are contraindicated for emesis because of:

a. Increased metabolism
b. Underdeveloped airway protection mechanism
c. Increased gastric emptying
d. Faster toxin elimination

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Children <6 yrs old

Agents which may cause comatose

Agents causes rapid onset convulsions

Agents that are corrosives and hydrocarbons

  • Agents which may cause comatose – alcohol; short acting barbiturates; nonbarbiturates; hypnotics; TCA

  • Agents causes rapid onset convulsions – β blockers; CCBs; chloroquine; camphor; codeine; TCA; organophosphate; mefenamic acid; strychnine; phencyclidine (angel’s dust)

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

4C’s contraindications for emesis

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b. Adsorbing toxins

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Activated charcoal primarily works by:

a. Neutralizing acids directly
b. Adsorbing toxins
c. Stimulating renal excretion
d. Inducing vomiting immediately

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d. 10:1

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

The recommended ratio of activated charcoal to toxin by weight is:

a. 1:1
b. 2:1
c. 5:1
d. 10:1

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b. Unconscious patients

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Activated charcoal is contraindicated in:

a. Conscious patients
b. Unconscious patients
c. Patients with fever
d. Patients with hypertension

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Fe, Li, K, F, cyanide, alcohol, acids, alkali, ethylene glycol

Quick Recall Trick

  • Fierce Lions Keep Fangs → Fe, Li, K, F

  • Cyanide Attacks → Cyanide, Alcohol

  • Alkali Eats → Acids, Alkali, Ethylene glycol

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Substance is poorly absorbed by activated charcoal (ewan na basahin mo nalang)

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a. Repeated doses of charcoal

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

GI dialysis commonly uses:

a. Repeated doses of charcoal
b. IV hypertonic saline
c. Endotracheal intubation
d. Antiemetic medications

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c. Creation of a concentration gradient between intestinal lumen and plasma

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

The mechanism of GI dialysis is based on:

a. Increased renal excretion to remove toxins from the blood
b. Neutralization of toxins in blood to immediately remove from the circulation
c. Creation of a concentration gradient between intestinal lumen and plasma
d. Immediate induction of vomiting

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c. Saline cathartics

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Which type of cathartic is commonly used in poisoning management?

a. Stimulant cathartics
b. Bulk-forming cathartics
c. Saline cathartics
d. Lubricant cathartics

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c. Absence of bowel sounds

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Which of the following is a contraindication to cathartic use?

a. Presence of bowel sounds
b. Foreign body ingestion
c. Absence of bowel sounds
d. Enteric-coated tablets ingestion

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a. Intestinal obstruction

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Cathartics are contraindicated in patients with:

a. Intestinal obstruction
b. Mild dehydration
c. Hypertension
d. Fever

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a. Pre-existing electrolyte imbalance

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Which patient condition is a contraindication to saline cathartics?

a. Pre-existing electrolyte imbalance
b. Controlled diabetes mellitus
c. Hypothyroidism
d. Mild headache

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c. Renal dysfunction

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Which organ dysfunction makes cathartic use contraindicated?

a. Cardiac dysfunction
b. Hepatic dysfunction
c. Renal dysfunction
d. Thyroid dysfunction

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b. A contraindication to cathartics

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

GI bleeding is considered:

a. An indication for cathartics
b. A contraindication to cathartics
c. A sign of improved detoxification
d. An indication for emesis

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b. Foreign bodies

FFED”

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Cathartics are indicated in ingestion of:

a. Fever
b. Foreign bodies
c. Fractures
d. Fat embolism

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a. Iron (Fe) tablets

“FFED”

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Cathartics are indicated in ingestion of:

a. Iron (Fe) tablets
b. Levothyroxine
c. Insulin
d. Antibiotics

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c. Enteric-coated tablets

“FFED”

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Which tablet formulation is an indication for cathartics?

a. Immediate-release tablets
b. Crushed tablets
c. Enteric-coated tablets
d. Sublingual tablets

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a. Illicit drug packets/fillers

“FFED

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Cathartics may be used for patients who ingest:

a. Illicit drug packets/fillers
b. Beta blockers only
c. Sedative-hypnotics only
d. Oxygen supplements

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b. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) with electrolytes

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Whole bowel irrigation (WBI) is performed using:

a. Activated charcoal only
b. PEG with electrolytes
c. IV hypertonic saline
d. Syrup of ipecac

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c. The effluent is the same color as the infusate

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

The goal of whole bowel irrigation is to continue administration until:

a. Vomiting occurs with partial suppression of bowel movement
b. Bowel sounds disappear
c. The effluent is the same color as the infusate
d. Urine output decreases

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b. Poorly absorbed

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Whole bowel irrigation is indicated for substances that are:

a. Rapidly absorbed
b. Poorly absorbed
c. Completely metabolized in the liver
d. Lipid-soluble

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a. Iron (Fe)
b. Lead (Pb)
c. Lithium (Li)

[SECONDARY SURVEY]


Which toxic metal poisoning may warrant whole bowel irrigation?

a. Iron (Fe)
b. Lead (Pb)
c. Lithium (Li)
d. Mercury (Hg)

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a. Slow-release preparations

[SECONDARY SURVEY]


Whole bowel irrigation is indicated for ingestion of:

a. Slow-release preparations
b. Immediate-release medications
c. Injectable drugs
d. Topical medications

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b. Whole bowel irrigation

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

A patient presenting 2–4 hours after ingestion may still benefit from:

a. Emesis
b. Whole bowel irrigation
c. Cathartic
d. GI Dialysis

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b. Filtration, reabsorption, secretion

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

The kidneys primarily function through:

a. Ventilation, secretion, absorption
b. Filtration, reabsorption, secretion
c. Digestion, metabolism, circulation
d. Oxygenation, excretion, ventilation

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b. Salicylates

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Which poison is treated with urinary alkalinization using sodium bicarbonate?

a. Amphetamine
b. Salicylates
c. Lithium
d. Carbon monoxide

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a. Vitamin C &
c. Ammonium chloride (NH₄Cl)

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Amphetamine poisoning may be managed with urinary acidification using:

a. Vitamin C
b. Sodium bicarbonate
c. Ammonium chloride (NH₄Cl)
d. Naloxone

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[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Choices:

Na polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate®)

Cellulose Na PO4

Na bicarbonate

Fuller's Earth, Bentonite

Egg white, milk (demulcents)

Prussian Blue

Cholestyramine

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b. Remove the patient from the hazardous environment

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

The first step in managing inhalation poisoning is to:

a. Give activated charcoal immediately
b. Remove the patient from the hazardous environment
c. Induce emesis
d. Perform gastric lavage

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b. 100% humidified oxygen

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

A patient with inhalation poisoning should receive:

a. 50% dry oxygen
b. 100% humidified oxygen
c. Room air only
d. Nitrogen supplementation

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b. Assisted ventilation

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Which intervention may be necessary if breathing is inadequate in inhalation poisoning?

a. Cathartics
b. Assisted ventilation
c. Whole bowel irrigation
d. GI dialysis

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a. Bronchodilators

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

A patient exposed to toxic inhalants with bronchospasm may benefit from:

a. Bronchodilators
b. Activated charcoal
c. Sodium bicarbonate
d. Cathartics

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b. Remove exposed clothing

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

The first step in managing dermal exposure is to:

a. Induce vomiting
b. Remove exposed clothing
c. Give activated charcoal
d. Perform intubation

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b. Rinsed with copious water and soap

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

After removing contaminated clothing, the affected area should be:

a. Covered immediately without washing
b. Rinsed with copious water and soap
c. Treated with alcohol
d. Rinsed with clean water

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c. Calcium soaks

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Which topical agent is used for skin exposure to hydrofluoric acid?

a. Mineral oil
b. 1% copper sulfate
c. Calcium soaks
d. Isopropyl alcohol

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b. Mineral oil

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Exposure to oxalic acid on the skin is managed with:

a. Calcium soaks
b. Mineral oil
c. Isopropyl alcohol
d. Activated charcoal

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b. Isopropyl alcohol

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Which topical agent is recommended for phenol skin exposure?

a. Soap and water only
b. Isopropyl alcohol
c. 1% copper sulfate
d. PEG with electrolytes

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d. 1% copper sulfate

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Skin exposure to white phosphorus is treated with:

a. Mineral oil
b. Sodium bicarbonate
c. Calcium soaks
d. 1% copper sulfate

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d. Irrigate the eye with saline solution

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

The primary management for ocular exposure is:

a. Induce vomiting
b. Apply bronchodilators
c. Give activated charcoal
d. Irrigate the eye with saline solution

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c. 15–20 minutes

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

The recommended duration of eye irrigation after ocular exposure is:

a. 1–5 minutes
b. 5–10 minutes
c. 15–20 minutes
d. 1 hour

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Hemodialysis

Hemoperfusion

Peritoneal Dialysis

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

EXTRACORPOREAL METHODS

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a. Hemodialysis

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Passing of blood through a semi permeable membrane with counter current dialysate flow, allowing passage of solute

a. Hemodialysis

b. Hemoperfusion

c. Peritoneal Dialysis

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b. Hemoperfusion

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Defined as blood passing through an adsorbent such as charcoal

a. Hemodialysis

b. Hemoperfusion

c. Peritoneal Dialysis

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c. Peritoneal Dialysis

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Least invasive because it does not require anticoagulation

a. Hemodialysis

b. Hemoperfusion

c. Peritoneal Dialysis

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c. Peritoneal Dialysis

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

10-15% as effective as hemodialysis

a. Hemodialysis

b. Hemoperfusion

c. Peritoneal Dialysis

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c. Water soluble

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Which characteristic makes a toxin more likely to be dialyzable?

a. Lipid soluble
b. Highly protein bound
c. Water soluble
d. High molecular weight

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d. Low Vd - <1L/kg

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Which characteristic makes a toxin more likely to be dialyzable?

a. Lipid soluble
b. Highly protein bound
c. High Vd - >1L/kg
d. Low Vd - <1L/kg

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d. Protein binding – <50%

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Which characteristic makes a toxin more likely to be dialyzable?

a. Lipid soluble
b. Highly protein bound
c. High Vd - >1L/kg
d. Protein binding – <50%

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a. Low MW – <500 Daltons

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

Which characteristic makes a toxin more likely to be dialyzable?

a. Low MW – <500 Daltons
b. Highly protein bound
c. High Vd - >1L/kg
d. High MW – >500 Daltons

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a. Hemodialysis

Supportive Measure (AEIOU)

  • Acid-base disturbances that are unresponsive (Severe)

  • Electrolyte disturbances that are unresponsive (Refractory hyperkalemia)

  • Intoxication (Salicylates, methanol, ethylene glycol) lithium,

  • Overhydration / Overload (Volume)

  • Uremia (Bleeding, altered mental status)

[SECONDARY SURVEY]

EXTRACORPOREAL METHOD that requires Supportive Measure (AEIOU)

a. Hemodialysis

b. Hemoperfusion

c. Peritoneal Dialysis