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What is the primary aim of treating ethanol poisoning?
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?
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?
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?
What is the most likely reason for the patient's slurred speech in ethanol poisoning?
Why is it important to recognize the potential for sudden changes in physiology in ethanol poisoning?
Why is it important to recognize the potential for sudden changes in physiology in ethanol poisoning?
What is the significance of identifying a toxic co-ingestant in the context of ethanol poisoning?
What is the significance of identifying a toxic co-ingestant in the context of ethanol poisoning?
What is the recommended initial treatment for patients with significant CNS depression to maintain a patent airway?
What is the recommended initial treatment for patients with significant CNS depression to maintain a patent airway?
At what blood alcohol level do patients typically experience marked ataxia, confusion, and inebriation?
At what blood alcohol level do patients typically experience marked ataxia, confusion, and inebriation?
What is the effect of carbon monoxide (CO) on the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood?
What is the effect of carbon monoxide (CO) on the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood?
What is the mechanism of action of organophosphate compounds in poisoning cases?
What is the mechanism of action of organophosphate compounds in poisoning cases?
Which method is NOT recommended in the treatment of organophosphate poisoning?
Which method is NOT recommended in the treatment of organophosphate poisoning?
What is the main reason why ethanol intoxication patients should receive dextrose-containing fluids?
What is the main reason why ethanol intoxication patients should receive dextrose-containing fluids?
How does carbon monoxide (CO) affect cellular respiration?
How does carbon monoxide (CO) affect cellular respiration?
What is the critical carboxyhemoglobin level where symptoms of carbon monoxide toxicity can be seen?
What is the critical carboxyhemoglobin level where symptoms of carbon monoxide toxicity can be seen?
What is the minimum lethal dose of most organophosphate compounds?
What is the minimum lethal dose of most organophosphate compounds?
Which symptom is NOT typically seen in organophosphate poisoning?
Which symptom is NOT typically seen in organophosphate poisoning?
