26 Questions
Which substances were once very common causes of poisoning but are now only rarely so?
Barbiturates
What is the role of modern analytical toxicology and poison information centers in treating poisoning cases today?
They enable treating physicians to address each case individually
What are some examples of chronic poisoning mentioned in the text?
Tobacco and ethanol consumption
Which treatment method for lowering absorption of poisonous substances has been substantially restricted?
Gastric lavage
Which method of inducing vomiting is no longer considered appropriate?
Ipecac syrup
What is the preferred method for enhancing the elimination of toxic substances with a long half-life?
Repeated administration of activated charcoal
What treatment has been successful for life-threatening poisoning with local anesthetics?
Lipid emulsions
Which of the following is NOT recommended for lowering absorption of ingested poisons?
Administration of milk to poisoning victims
What samples should be obtained in the treatment of poisoning?
All of the above
What is the recommended dose of activated charcoal for lowering absorption of ingested substances?
0.5–1 g/kg body weight
When is the administration of activated charcoal contraindicated?
All of the above
Which enzyme is responsible for the metabolism of toxic substances?
Alcohol dehydrogenase
What is the recommended treatment for ethylene glycol poisoning?
Fomepizole
Which substance is commonly used as a 'date-rape' drug?
Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB)
What is the treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning?
Administration of oxygen
According to the text, what percentage of deaths in Germany in 2011 were classified under the ICD-10 codes T36-50 and T51-65?
0.38%
What was the main diagnosis for the highest number of in-hospital treatments for acute intoxication in Germany in 2011?
Poisoning with medications, illegal drugs, and biologically active substances
What was the most commonly involved substance of non-medical use in intoxications in Germany according to the text?
Alcohols, mainly ethanol
What is the purpose of poison information centers in Germany according to the text?
To maintain an information-sharing system for cases of poisoning
Which of the following substances is now considered contraindicated for patients who are intoxicated with psychotropic drugs?
Physostigmine
Which group of substances is often involved in poisoning and is best treated symptomatically?
Opioids
Which type of drugs can induce parkinsonism due to neurotoxic by-products?
Illegal drugs
Which non-opioid analgesic is now taken less commonly with suicidal intent?
Paracetamol
Which of the following statements is true about the treatment of intoxications?
Intoxications can only be treated symptomatically and with intensive-care measures.
What role do poison information centers play in the treatment of intoxications?
They offer advice and can help organize toxicological testing.
What is the benefit of ongoing data collection by poison information centers?
It helps refine surveillance measures and provides treatment recommendations.
Test your knowledge on toxic products and poisoning by taking this quiz. Learn about the role of alcohol dehydrogenase, the prognosis of early treatment with fomepizole or hemodialysis, and the importance of toxicological analysis for rapid clinical diagnosis. Explore poisoning from substances like alcohols and ethylene glycol.
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