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What is a common symptom of iron poisoning within the first 6 hours?
What is a common symptom of iron poisoning within the first 6 hours?
- Cyanosis
- Melena
- Nausea and vomiting (correct)
- Coagulation defects
What is the primary concern in lead poisoning?
What is the primary concern in lead poisoning?
- Hypochromic, microcytic anemia
- Kidney destruction
- Encephalitis or inflammation of brain cells
- All of the above (correct)
What is the primary treatment for caustic poisoning?
What is the primary treatment for caustic poisoning?
- Performing X-ray and Laryngoscopy
- Administering Activated charcoal
- Bringing the child to the nearest hospital (correct)
- Administering IV Morphine for pain
What is the typical blood level of lead considered unsafe for children?
What is the typical blood level of lead considered unsafe for children?
What is the purpose of administering Deferoxamine in iron poisoning?
What is the purpose of administering Deferoxamine in iron poisoning?
What is the typical outcome of severe gastric irritation in iron poisoning?
What is the typical outcome of severe gastric irritation in iron poisoning?
What is the first step in managing poisoning at home?
What is the first step in managing poisoning at home?
What is the antidote for acetaminophen poisoning?
What is the antidote for acetaminophen poisoning?
Why should the child not be allowed to vomit in caustic poisoning?
Why should the child not be allowed to vomit in caustic poisoning?
What is the effect of activated charcoal on the stools of a poisoned child?
What is the effect of activated charcoal on the stools of a poisoned child?
What is the common symptom of acetaminophen poisoning?
What is the common symptom of acetaminophen poisoning?
What is the purpose of adding a sweet syrup to activated charcoal?
What is the purpose of adding a sweet syrup to activated charcoal?
What is the recommended treatment for lead levels above 45µg/100ml?
What is the recommended treatment for lead levels above 45µg/100ml?
Which of the following is a contraindication for using Dimercaprol (BAL) in lead poisoning treatment?
Which of the following is a contraindication for using Dimercaprol (BAL) in lead poisoning treatment?
According to the 'Special Parent' theory of child maltreatment, which of the following is a risk factor for a parent to maltreat a child?
According to the 'Special Parent' theory of child maltreatment, which of the following is a risk factor for a parent to maltreat a child?
Which of the following is NOT a type of child maltreatment?
Which of the following is NOT a type of child maltreatment?
Who is responsible for reporting suspected child maltreatment?
Who is responsible for reporting suspected child maltreatment?
