Activated Charcoal Decontamination Quiz

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What is described as among the earliest medical texts, dating back to around 1500 B.C.?

The Rosetta Stone

The Book of Dead

The Epic of Gilgamesh

The Ebers Papyrus (correct)

Who were the toxicologists of antiquity, according to the text?

Magicians and religious figures (correct)

Merchants and traders

Scientists and physicians

Warriors and hunters

What were the earliest poisons used for, as mentioned in the text?

Building structures and tools

Hunting, waging war, and executions (correct)

Creating artworks and literature

Cooking and medicinal purposes

Which therapeutic intervention involves giving a surgical bowel cleansing solution at high flow rates?

Whole bowel irrigation Signup and view all the answers

When is Multiple-Dose Activated Charcoal (MDAC) usually indicated?

Substances that form solid masses in GIT Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of giving an osmotic cathartic along with activated charcoal?

To decrease transit time of activated charcoal Signup and view all the answers

For which condition is alkalinization not recommended as part of enhanced elimination?

Coma Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of resuscitation and stabilization in cases of toxic exposures?

To detect and correct life-threatening conditions and maintain vital functions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a component of managing toxic exposures based on a risk assessment approach?

Surgical intervention Signup and view all the answers

When considering resuscitation and stabilization, what should be done to assess breathing?

Assess respiratory rate, cyanosis, SaO2, and ABGs Signup and view all the answers

Which intervention is recommended for suspected opioid-induced respiratory compromise during resuscitation and stabilization?

Naloxone Signup and view all the answers

Which therapeutic intervention is recommended for weak acidic toxins better excreted in alkaline urine?

Alkalinization Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended urinary pH level during alkalinization?

7-8 Signup and view all the answers

For which specific toxins is hemodialysis reserved as a therapeutic intervention?

Salicylates, methanol, ethylene glycol, lithium, & theophylline Signup and view all the answers

When is hemodialysis less effective as a therapeutic intervention?

Toxins with large volume of distribution (>1 L/kg) Signup and view all the answers

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