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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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common name for Strychnos nux-vomica?

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

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

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

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

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

What happens to the muscles during convulsions in strychnine poisoning?

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

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

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

What is the color of the face in strychnine poisoning?

<p>Bluish (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

How is hyperthermia treated in cases of strychnine poisoning?

<p>Active cooling with ice water immersion (C)</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 (D)</p> </blockquote> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Characteristic signs (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common name for Strychnos nux-vomica?

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

What is the color of the face in strychnine poisoning?

<p>Flushed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Strychnine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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