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Which branch of medicine deals with the effects, detection, and treatment of poisons?
Which branch of medicine deals with the effects, detection, and treatment of poisons?
- Cardiology
- Gynecology
- Toxicology (correct)
- Neurology
What is the purpose of an emetic?
What is the purpose of an emetic?
- Increase appetite
- Induce vomiting (correct)
- Treat infections
- Lower blood pressure
What is the technique for washing poison out of the stomach called?
What is the technique for washing poison out of the stomach called?
- Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Gastric bypass
- Stomach irrigation (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of severe poisoning mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of severe poisoning mentioned in the text?
What determines the severity of symptoms and chances for recovery in case of poisoning?
What determines the severity of symptoms and chances for recovery in case of poisoning?
What is the purpose of an antidote in the context of poisoning?
What is the purpose of an antidote in the context of poisoning?
What is a common reason why children under the age of five are more likely to be victims of poisoning?
What is a common reason why children under the age of five are more likely to be victims of poisoning?
Which group, besides young children, is mentioned as being at a higher risk of poisoning due to specific factors like mental confusion and poor eyesight?
Which group, besides young children, is mentioned as being at a higher risk of poisoning due to specific factors like mental confusion and poor eyesight?
How do some poisons affect the liver or kidneys?
How do some poisons affect the liver or kidneys?
What is one of the effects of certain poisons that can lead to coma and eventual respiratory and circulatory failure?
What is one of the effects of certain poisons that can lead to coma and eventual respiratory and circulatory failure?
Which substance is mentioned in the text as being able to interfere with normal body functions when swallowed, inhaled, injected, or absorbed?
Which substance is mentioned in the text as being able to interfere with normal body functions when swallowed, inhaled, injected, or absorbed?
What is one of the reasons elderly individuals are mentioned as being at risk of poisoning?
What is one of the reasons elderly individuals are mentioned as being at risk of poisoning?
Which of the following is an example of a product that can be ingested in small quantities but is harmful if taken in large amounts?
Which of the following is an example of a product that can be ingested in small quantities but is harmful if taken in large amounts?
Which type of poison is caused by bacterial toxins such as Escherichia coli?
Which type of poison is caused by bacterial toxins such as Escherichia coli?
What type of product is ammonia most likely to be found in?
What type of product is ammonia most likely to be found in?
Which of the following poses a risk specifically to children under age 5 according to the text?
Which of the following poses a risk specifically to children under age 5 according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a toxic household cleaning product in the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a toxic household cleaning product in the text?
What is the primary danger associated with heavy metals like lead, as mentioned in the description?
What is the primary danger associated with heavy metals like lead, as mentioned in the description?
