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What is the most appropriate initial treatment for a patient who ingested about 50 acetaminophen tablets half an hour ago?
N acetyl cysteine
Which of the following symptoms can begin when carboxyhemoglobin levels are 10 to 20% in carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning?
Difficulty concentrating
What type of poisoning is produced by a massive dose of a poison, leading to rapid death without symptoms?
Fulminant poisoning
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?
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What is the most common cause of poisoning in the age group 21-30 years?
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Which toxicological exam component assesses muscle tremors and paralysis?
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Which parameter is not assessed as part of the clinical toxicology exam?
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What is the overall mortality rate from poisoning?
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Which component of the toxicology exam assesses reflexes and plantar responses?
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What accounted for 66% of poisoning with household agents?
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Which age group exhibited a prevalence of accidental poisoning, mostly with kerosene?
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'The 5 Ws of toxicology' does not include which of the following?
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