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What is the newly approved antidote for cyanide poisoning in the US?
What is the newly approved antidote for cyanide poisoning in the US?
- Sodium thiosulfate
- Methylene blue
- Amyl nitrite
- Hydroxocobalamin (correct)
Which method detoxifies cyanide by converting it into thiocyanate?
Which method detoxifies cyanide by converting it into thiocyanate?
- Hydroxocobalamin
- Methylene blue
- Intravenous sodium nitrite
- Sulfanegen TEA through intra-muscular injection (correct)
How do blood agents like cyanogen affect oxygen utilization within blood cells?
How do blood agents like cyanogen affect oxygen utilization within blood cells?
- Block the enzyme necessary for aerobic metabolism (correct)
- Promote oxygen transport to tissues
- Convert oxygen into a toxic substance
- Enhance oxygen utilization
Why is methylene blue not a preferred therapy for cyanide poisoning?
Why is methylene blue not a preferred therapy for cyanide poisoning?
What is the primary function of methylene blue in treating cyanide poisoning?
What is the primary function of methylene blue in treating cyanide poisoning?
What is the best defense against blood agents according to the text?
What is the best defense against blood agents according to the text?
Why is hydroxocobalamin considered new in the US for cyanide poisoning treatment?
Why is hydroxocobalamin considered new in the US for cyanide poisoning treatment?
Which antidote kit uses an inhaled dose of amyl nitrite as part of its treatment for cyanide poisoning?
Which antidote kit uses an inhaled dose of amyl nitrite as part of its treatment for cyanide poisoning?
What does Sulfanegen TEA do in relation to cyanide detoxification?
What does Sulfanegen TEA do in relation to cyanide detoxification?
How does cyanogen affect oxygen utilization within blood cells?
How does cyanogen affect oxygen utilization within blood cells?
Which chemical has a similar immediate effect to carbon monoxide due to its blocking of the necessary enzyme for aerobic metabolism?
Which chemical has a similar immediate effect to carbon monoxide due to its blocking of the necessary enzyme for aerobic metabolism?
What is the preferred therapy for cyanide poisoning due to its detoxification properties?
What is the preferred therapy for cyanide poisoning due to its detoxification properties?
Why is amyl nitrite used in the United States standard cyanide antidote kit?
Why is amyl nitrite used in the United States standard cyanide antidote kit?
What can cause a theoretical risk of worsening of cyanide symptoms during treatment?
What can cause a theoretical risk of worsening of cyanide symptoms during treatment?
What is the potential risk when using methylene blue as an antidote to cyanide poisoning?
What is the potential risk when using methylene blue as an antidote to cyanide poisoning?
