Introduction to Evidence-Based Therapy in Toxicology

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What is the primary goal of evidence-based therapy in toxicology?

To focus solely on gender, race, age, and socioeconomic status

To reduce practice variation and provide the best treatment for all patients (correct)

To promote anecdotal medicine over tested therapies

To increase healthcare costs for better outcomes

Why can overdose of therapeutic agents occur unintentionally?

Because these therapies are always safe

Due to intentional misuse by patients

Because these therapies have been thoroughly tested

As a result of altered pharmacokinetics or pharmacodynamics (correct)

What does the term 'toxic substance' refer to?

Any product that can never cause harm when swallowed

Any product that can cause harm through ingestion, inhalation, injection, or skin absorption (correct)

Any substance that is harmless when absorbed through the skin

Any material that is only toxic when inhaled

How does evidence-based pharmacotherapeutic management benefit poisoned patients?

By helping prevent toxic effects and enhance elimination of poisons from the body Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to advance evidence-based pharmacotherapeutic management for poisoned patients?

To ensure all patients receive the best treatment regardless of their characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is a common outcome of emergency poisoning events?

Disturbance of homeostasis in the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the text?

Risk and benefit assessment of drug treatment in poisoning Signup and view all the answers

Which factor makes emergency poisoning distinct from other types of poisoning?

It requires immediate treatment Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of patients involved in overdoses involving opioids in the UK may benefit from opioid antagonist administration?

10% Signup and view all the answers

Why is knowledge of good evidence for a particular drug treatment important?

To make informed decisions on treatment options Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration in treating acute toxic effects according to the text?

Underlying medical problems Signup and view all the answers

What do chronic treatment procedures focus on in cases of poisoning?

Long-term benefits with high patient risk Signup and view all the answers

Why are mechanisms of action and contraindications important considerations in drug treatment for poisoning?

To understand how the drug works and its potential risks Signup and view all the answers

How does understanding the toxicity of ingested substances contribute to effective drug treatment?

By matching the right drug to treat the right problem Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of all human diseases does poisoning cause according to the text?

10% Signup and view all the answers

How does deliberate self-poisoning with prescribed drugs differ according to the text?

It has lower case fatality and more treatment delays Signup and view all the answers

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