Questions and Answers
What is a hypnotic drug?
A drug that induces sleep.
What condition should be expected in a patient with rapid breathing, nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears, and hypothermia?
Aspirin ingestion.
What does it mean if a person requires increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect?
Tolerance.
What substance may be indicated for a patient who ingested aspirin?
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After administering activated charcoal, what should you be alert for?
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Airborne substances are diluted with what?
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What is the primary response of EMTs to a patient who has been poisoned?
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Which of the following are common names for activated charcoal? (Select all that apply)
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What type of drug is heroin?
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What symptoms would be expected after an overdose of oxycodone?
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If unsure how to treat a poisoned patient, what should you do?
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Most poisonings occur via the _____________ route.
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What signs and symptoms are associated with sympathomimetic drug overdose?
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What is the most accurate definition of substance abuse?
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What are the major side effects associated with the administration of activated charcoal?
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What does the poison control center require to provide information about a drug overdose?
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What type of poisoning will cause burns around the mouth in children?
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What should be your priority when caring for a patient with potential poison contact?
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Which of the following questions would be least pertinent during the initial questioning of a patient who ingested a substance?
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The Salmonella bacterium itself causes food poisoning.
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Study Notes
Hypnotic Drugs
- Hypnotic drugs are substances that induce sleep.
Aspirin Ingestion
- Symptoms of aspirin ingestion include rapid breathing, nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears, and hypothermia.
- Activated charcoal is indicated for patients who have ingested aspirin.
Substance Misuse and Tolerance
- Tolerance occurs when a person misuses a substance and requires larger amounts to achieve the same effect.
Activated Charcoal Administration
- After administering activated charcoal, monitoring for vomiting is critical.
Airborne Substances
- Airborne substances are diluted with oxygen.
Poisoning Recognition
- EMTs should recognize the occurrence of poisoning as a primary response for a patient who has been poisoned.
Common Names for Activated Charcoal
- Activated charcoal is commonly known by many names, but fructose is not among them.
Opioids
- Heroin is classified as an opioid.
Oxycodone Overdose
- Symptoms of oxycodone overdose include hypertension, hyperventilation, and pinpoint pupils.
Treating Poisoning Cases
- If uncertain on treatment for a poisoned patient, locating the substance's container is advisable.
Routes of Poisoning
- Most poisonings occur via the ingestion route.
Sympathomimetic Drug Overdose
- Signs of sympathomimetic drug overdose include tachycardia (rapid heart rate).
Substance Abuse Definition
- Substance abuse is knowingly misusing a substance to achieve a desired effect.
Side Effects of Activated Charcoal
- A significant side effect of activated charcoal is resulting in black stools.
Poison Control Centers
- Poison control centers provide the most accurate treatment information when they are aware of the substance involved in a drug overdose.
Alkaline Poisoning in Children
- Alkaline poison can cause burns around the mouth in children.
Service Contact Poisoning
- The top priority in caring for a patient with service contact poisoning is to avoid contaminating yourself.
Initial Questions for Poisoned Patients
- During initial questioning, asking why the substance was ingested is the least pertinent.
Salmonella Bacterium
- The Salmonella bacterium itself is responsible for causing food poisoning.
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Description
This quiz covers essential topics related to hypnotic drugs, substance misuse, and the management of poisoning cases. Participants will explore the effects of various drugs, the importance of activated charcoal, and identifying symptoms of drug overdose. It is a crucial quiz for those in medical and emergency response fields.
