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What is the most appropriate initial treatment for a patient who ingested about 50 acetaminophen tablets half an hour ago?

Activated charcoal

N acetyl cysteine (correct)

Syrup of ipecac

Gastric lavage with saline

Which of the following symptoms can begin when carboxyhemoglobin levels are 10 to 20% in carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning?

Confusion

Impaired judgement

Headache

Difficulty concentrating (correct)

What type of poisoning is produced by a massive dose of a poison, leading to rapid death without symptoms?

Chronic poisoning

Acute poisoning

Delayed poisoning

Fulminant poisoning (correct)

What substance, when introduced into the living body or brought into contact with any part, can produce ill effects or death by its local or systemic action?

Toxin Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of poisoning in the age group 21-30 years?

Kerosene Signup and view all the answers

Which toxicological exam component assesses muscle tremors and paralysis?

Movt & muscles Signup and view all the answers

Which parameter is not assessed as part of the clinical toxicology exam?

Liver function Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall mortality rate from poisoning?

7.0% Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the toxicology exam assesses reflexes and plantar responses?

Reflexes Signup and view all the answers

What accounted for 66% of poisoning with household agents?

Kerosene Signup and view all the answers

Which age group exhibited a prevalence of accidental poisoning, mostly with kerosene?

0-5 years Signup and view all the answers

'The 5 Ws of toxicology' does not include which of the following?

'Whom' – responsible for administering the toxin Signup and view all the answers