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Which substances were once very common causes of poisoning but are now only rarely so?
Which substances were once very common causes of poisoning but are now only rarely so?
- Thallium compounds
- Parathion
- Barbiturates (correct)
- Cleaning agents
What is the role of modern analytical toxicology and poison information centers in treating poisoning cases today?
What is the role of modern analytical toxicology and poison information centers in treating poisoning cases today?
- They diagnose and treat poisoning in the same way for all agents
- They prevent poisoning from happening
- They enable treating physicians to address each case individually (correct)
- They provide universal antidotes for all poisons
What are some examples of chronic poisoning mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of chronic poisoning mentioned in the text?
- Illegal drugs and technical products
- Cleaning agents and cosmetics
- Tobacco and ethanol consumption (correct)
- New consuming habits
Which treatment method for lowering absorption of poisonous substances has been substantially restricted?
Which treatment method for lowering absorption of poisonous substances has been substantially restricted?
Which method of inducing vomiting is no longer considered appropriate?
Which method of inducing vomiting is no longer considered appropriate?
What is the preferred method for enhancing the elimination of toxic substances with a long half-life?
What is the preferred method for enhancing the elimination of toxic substances with a long half-life?
What treatment has been successful for life-threatening poisoning with local anesthetics?
What treatment has been successful for life-threatening poisoning with local anesthetics?
Which of the following is NOT recommended for lowering absorption of ingested poisons?
Which of the following is NOT recommended for lowering absorption of ingested poisons?
What samples should be obtained in the treatment of poisoning?
What samples should be obtained in the treatment of poisoning?
What is the recommended dose of activated charcoal for lowering absorption of ingested substances?
What is the recommended dose of activated charcoal for lowering absorption of ingested substances?
When is the administration of activated charcoal contraindicated?
When is the administration of activated charcoal contraindicated?
Which enzyme is responsible for the metabolism of toxic substances?
Which enzyme is responsible for the metabolism of toxic substances?
What is the recommended treatment for ethylene glycol poisoning?
What is the recommended treatment for ethylene glycol poisoning?
Which substance is commonly used as a 'date-rape' drug?
Which substance is commonly used as a 'date-rape' drug?
What is the treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning?
What is the treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning?
According to the text, what percentage of deaths in Germany in 2011 were classified under the ICD-10 codes T36-50 and T51-65?
According to the text, what percentage of deaths in Germany in 2011 were classified under the ICD-10 codes T36-50 and T51-65?
What was the main diagnosis for the highest number of in-hospital treatments for acute intoxication in Germany in 2011?
What was the main diagnosis for the highest number of in-hospital treatments for acute intoxication in Germany in 2011?
What was the most commonly involved substance of non-medical use in intoxications in Germany according to the text?
What was the most commonly involved substance of non-medical use in intoxications in Germany according to the text?
What is the purpose of poison information centers in Germany according to the text?
What is the purpose of poison information centers in Germany according to the text?
Which of the following substances is now considered contraindicated for patients who are intoxicated with psychotropic drugs?
Which of the following substances is now considered contraindicated for patients who are intoxicated with psychotropic drugs?
Which group of substances is often involved in poisoning and is best treated symptomatically?
Which group of substances is often involved in poisoning and is best treated symptomatically?
Which type of drugs can induce parkinsonism due to neurotoxic by-products?
Which type of drugs can induce parkinsonism due to neurotoxic by-products?
Which non-opioid analgesic is now taken less commonly with suicidal intent?
Which non-opioid analgesic is now taken less commonly with suicidal intent?
Which of the following statements is true about the treatment of intoxications?
Which of the following statements is true about the treatment of intoxications?
What role do poison information centers play in the treatment of intoxications?
What role do poison information centers play in the treatment of intoxications?
What is the benefit of ongoing data collection by poison information centers?
What is the benefit of ongoing data collection by poison information centers?
