Methanol Poisoning Symptoms and Signs Quiz
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What is a common laboratory investigation method to determine ethanol levels in liquid specimens?

  • Immunoassay for blood and urine ethanol level (correct)
  • Gas chromatography for arterial blood gases
  • Immunoassay for serum electrolytes
  • Gas chromatography for serum glucose level
  • Which tool is a useful, inexpensive screening method that can be used in the emergency setting to analyze exhaled air ethanol?

  • Breathalyzer (correct)
  • Serum electrolyte test
  • Blood glucose meter
  • Arterial blood gas analyzer
  • What is a common symptom shared by both acute ethanol toxicity and atropine toxicity?

  • Constricted pupils
  • Hoarseness of voice
  • Low body temperature
  • No vomiting (correct)
  • How can acute alcohol toxicity and atropine toxicity be differentiated based on the smell of the breath?

    <p>No characteristic smell in acute alcohol toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which item can help differentiate between acute alcohol toxicity and atropine toxicity based on skin changes?

    <p>Hot and dry skin in atropine toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic speech pattern associated with acute alcohol toxicity?

    <p>Slurred speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In atropine toxicity, what are the pupils' characteristics compared to acute alcohol toxicity?

    <p>Constricted pupils that dilate with pain in atropine toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which laboratory investigation is not typically part of differentiating between acute ethanol toxicity and atropine toxicity?

    <p>Detection of tropic acid analysis in blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What treatment approach should be considered first for a patient presenting with altered mental status?

    <p>Evaluate the patient's level of consciousness and airway patency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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