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Which treatment involves circulating blood through a filter with adsorptive materials to remove toxins?
Which treatment involves circulating blood through a filter with adsorptive materials to remove toxins?
- Hemofiltration (correct)
- Hemodialysis
- Hemoperfusion
- Plasmapheresis
What is a specific antidote for organophosphate poisoning?
What is a specific antidote for organophosphate poisoning?
- N-acetylcysteine
- Naloxone
- Physostigmine
- Atropine (correct)
Why is hemoperfusion not used according to the text?
Why is hemoperfusion not used according to the text?
- Less availability of cartridges in the ED (correct)
- Expensive cost
- Limited by low water solubility
- Limited by high molecular weight
What is a complication associated with peritoneal fibrosis following intraabdominal operations?
What is a complication associated with peritoneal fibrosis following intraabdominal operations?
What is a contraindication for administering activated charcoal (AC) for decontamination?
What is a contraindication for administering activated charcoal (AC) for decontamination?
Which complication can arise from the administration of activated charcoal (AC) in patients?
Which complication can arise from the administration of activated charcoal (AC) in patients?
What is the effect of altering the pH of urine in toxic agents elimination?
What is the effect of altering the pH of urine in toxic agents elimination?
What is a potential consequence of introducing charcoal into the eyes after vomiting?
What is a potential consequence of introducing charcoal into the eyes after vomiting?
What type of tests can be performed in a poison control center for accurate diagnosis?
What type of tests can be performed in a poison control center for accurate diagnosis?
Which substance's blood levels are not typically measured in toxicological screening tests?
Which substance's blood levels are not typically measured in toxicological screening tests?
Which investigation is NOT commonly performed for poison exposure patients?
Which investigation is NOT commonly performed for poison exposure patients?
What is the purpose of performing pseudocholinesterase testing in poison control centers?
What is the purpose of performing pseudocholinesterase testing in poison control centers?
