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What is a common laboratory investigation method to determine ethanol levels in liquid specimens?
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?
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?
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?
How can acute alcohol toxicity and atropine toxicity be differentiated based on the smell of the breath?
Which item can help differentiate between acute alcohol toxicity and atropine toxicity based on skin changes?
Which item can help differentiate between acute alcohol toxicity and atropine toxicity based on skin changes?
What is the characteristic speech pattern associated with acute alcohol toxicity?
What is the characteristic speech pattern associated with acute alcohol toxicity?
In atropine toxicity, what are the pupils' characteristics compared to acute alcohol toxicity?
In atropine toxicity, what are the pupils' characteristics compared to acute alcohol toxicity?
Which laboratory investigation is not typically part of differentiating between acute ethanol toxicity and atropine toxicity?
Which laboratory investigation is not typically part of differentiating between acute ethanol toxicity and atropine toxicity?
What treatment approach should be considered first for a patient presenting with altered mental status?
What treatment approach should be considered first for a patient presenting with altered mental status?
