Management of Specific Poisonings: Ethanol Intoxication Case
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What is the primary aim of treating ethanol poisoning?

  • Prevent respiratory failure (correct)
  • Correct hyperglycemia
  • Accelerate ethanol absorption
  • Induce airway compromise

    • Which vital sign alteration is most commonly seen in ethanol poisoning?

  • Tachycardia
  • Hypotension (correct)
  • Hypothermia
  • Hypertension

    • In ethanol poisoning, what aspect of neuronal function is disrupted?

  • Neuronal excitability
  • Neuronal metabolism (correct)
  • Neuronal growth
  • Neuronal communication

    • What is the most likely reason for the patient's slurred speech in ethanol poisoning?

    <p>Impaired coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to recognize the potential for sudden changes in physiology in ethanol poisoning?

    <p>To address life-threatening effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of identifying a toxic co-ingestant in the context of ethanol poisoning?

    <p>May cause worsening symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended initial treatment for patients with significant CNS depression to maintain a patent airway?

    <p>Perform head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what blood alcohol level do patients typically experience marked ataxia, confusion, and inebriation?

    <p>300-400 mg/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of carbon monoxide (CO) on the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood?

    <p>Causes functional anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of organophosphate compounds in poisoning cases?

    <p>Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is NOT recommended in the treatment of organophosphate poisoning?

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

    What is the main reason why ethanol intoxication patients should receive dextrose-containing fluids?

    <p>To prevent hypoglycemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does carbon monoxide (CO) affect cellular respiration?

    <p>Binds to cytochrome oxidase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the critical carboxyhemoglobin level where symptoms of carbon monoxide toxicity can be seen?

    <p>&gt;10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum lethal dose of most organophosphate compounds?

    <p>2 grams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT typically seen in organophosphate poisoning?

    <p>Metabolic acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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