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What is the main reason why the syrup of ipecac has no role in the hospitalized setting?
What is the main reason why the syrup of ipecac has no role in the hospitalized setting?
- It is not effective according to literature (correct)
- It induces arrhythmias
- It causes stomach perforation
- It interferes with drug absorption
Which of the following is NOT a risk associated with gastric lavage?
Which of the following is NOT a risk associated with gastric lavage?
- Arrhythmias
- Stomach perforation
- Aspiration
- Cardiac arrest (correct)
When is gastric lavage typically indicated for ingestion of highly toxic substances?
When is gastric lavage typically indicated for ingestion of highly toxic substances?
- After 24 hours of ingestion
- Within 60 minutes of hospital arrival (correct)
- Within 30 minutes of hospital arrival
- After 4 hours of ingestion
What is the purpose of activated charcoal in drug ingestion cases?
What is the purpose of activated charcoal in drug ingestion cases?
In what timeframe should activated charcoal ideally be administered after drug ingestion?
In what timeframe should activated charcoal ideally be administered after drug ingestion?
Why should gastric lavage be carefully considered before use in patients?
Why should gastric lavage be carefully considered before use in patients?
What is one common risk associated with the use of activated charcoal as a treatment?
What is one common risk associated with the use of activated charcoal as a treatment?
When is multi-dose therapy with activated charcoal considered?
When is multi-dose therapy with activated charcoal considered?
What potential adverse effects are associated with forced diuresis?
What potential adverse effects are associated with forced diuresis?
In what situation is urine pH manipulation typically reserved for?
In what situation is urine pH manipulation typically reserved for?
Why should Diamox be avoided in inducing alkaline diuresis in specific patients?
Why should Diamox be avoided in inducing alkaline diuresis in specific patients?
When is hemodialysis indicated in toxicology cases?
When is hemodialysis indicated in toxicology cases?
What is the potential risk of using alkaline diuresis in drug poisoning cases?
What is the potential risk of using alkaline diuresis in drug poisoning cases?
What is the purpose of urine pH manipulation in the context of salicylate poisoning?
What is the purpose of urine pH manipulation in the context of salicylate poisoning?
In what scenario is routine use of alkaline diuresis not recommended?
In what scenario is routine use of alkaline diuresis not recommended?
What is the most notable clinical triad for opioid toxicity/overdose?
What is the most notable clinical triad for opioid toxicity/overdose?
What is the potency comparison between fentanyl and morphine?
What is the potency comparison between fentanyl and morphine?
Which drug is most notably associated with Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema in opioid overdose cases?
Which drug is most notably associated with Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema in opioid overdose cases?
What is a common symptom of opioids that can cause transient GI upset?
What is a common symptom of opioids that can cause transient GI upset?
Which symptom is notably associated with seizures in opioid overdose?
Which symptom is notably associated with seizures in opioid overdose?
What is the range of symptoms that generalized central nervous system depression from opioids can exhibit?
What is the range of symptoms that generalized central nervous system depression from opioids can exhibit?
What has significantly increased overdose deaths according to the text?
What has significantly increased overdose deaths according to the text?
'History' is emphasized as a major component for which aspect of opioid diagnosis?
'History' is emphasized as a major component for which aspect of opioid diagnosis?
What is the purpose of ordering a CMP for further assessment in this case study?
What is the purpose of ordering a CMP for further assessment in this case study?
What role does CBC play in the assessment described in the case study?
What role does CBC play in the assessment described in the case study?
Which substances are traditionally assessed in a toxicology screen according to the text?
Which substances are traditionally assessed in a toxicology screen according to the text?
What do ethanol levels greater than 300 indicate in the clinical setting?
What do ethanol levels greater than 300 indicate in the clinical setting?
Which assessment should be carried out next after evaluating mental status and pupil size based on the text?
Which assessment should be carried out next after evaluating mental status and pupil size based on the text?
How do labs such as CMP and CBC contribute to ruling out other differential diagnoses in this case study?
How do labs such as CMP and CBC contribute to ruling out other differential diagnoses in this case study?
What is a common electrolyte deficiency seen in patients with chronic alcoholism?
What is a common electrolyte deficiency seen in patients with chronic alcoholism?
What is the approximate number of Americans with Alcohol Use Disorder?
What is the approximate number of Americans with Alcohol Use Disorder?
What is the mortality range from delirium tremens despite modern medical management?
What is the mortality range from delirium tremens despite modern medical management?
What information should a provider investigate if a patient is noted to consume alcohol regularly?
What information should a provider investigate if a patient is noted to consume alcohol regularly?
Alcohol withdrawal is more common in which gender?
Alcohol withdrawal is more common in which gender?
In which population is withdrawal typically seen?
In which population is withdrawal typically seen?
What is a common vitamin replacement needed for patients with chronic alcoholism?
What is a common vitamin replacement needed for patients with chronic alcoholism?
How many hospital admissions are there annually for problems related to alcohol abuse in the U.S.?
How many hospital admissions are there annually for problems related to alcohol abuse in the U.S.?
