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What is the color of the seeds of Strychnos nux-vomica?

  • Blue
  • Green
  • Ash gray (correct)
  • Red

    • What is the main alkaloid obtained from Strychnos nux-vomica?

  • Strychnine (correct)
  • Brucine
  • Loganin
  • Vomicine

    • Which part of the Strychnos nux-vomica tree contains the alkaloids?

  • Bark
  • Leaves
  • Flowers
  • Seeds (correct)

    • Are unbroken seeds of Strychnos nux-vomica poisonous when ingested?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Strychnos nux-vomica?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the facial expression seen in strychnine poisoning?

    <p>Risus sardonicus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic presentation of strychnine poisoning?

    <p>Muscle rigidity and twitching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the muscles during convulsions in strychnine poisoning?

    <p>They become rigid and stiff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a finding associated with strychnine poisoning?

    <p>Increased salivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the color of the face in strychnine poisoning?

    <p>Bluish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an antidote for strychnine poisoning?

    <p>Activated charcoal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended dose of pentobarbital sodium or sodium amytal as an antidote for strychnine poisoning?

    <p>300-600 mg IV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is hyperthermia treated in cases of strychnine poisoning?

    <p>Active cooling with ice water immersion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended urine output to be maintained in cases of strychnine poisoning?

    <blockquote> <p>1 ml/kg/h</p> </blockquote> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an antidote for strychnine poisoning?

    <p>Activated charcoal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a postmortem finding associated with strychnine poisoning?

    <p>Characteristic signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended dose of pentobarbital sodium or sodium amytal as an antidote for strychnine poisoning?

    <p>300–600 mg IV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Strychnos nux-vomica?

    <p>Poison nut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the color of the face in strychnine poisoning?

    <p>Flushed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main alkaloid obtained from Strychnos nux-vomica?

    <p>Strychnine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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