Poisoned Patient Management Strategies

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What is the recommended approach for vison control in a poisoned patient?

  • Activated charcoal (correct)
  • Whole bowel irrigation
  • Orogastic lavage
  • Oral administration of syrup of ipecac

Which method is considered not effective and potentially serious for the treatment of a poisoned patient?

  • Oral administration of syrup of ipecac (correct)
  • Whole bowel irrigation
  • Activated charcoal
  • Hemodialysis

What is the documented benefit of orogastic lavage in the treatment of a poisoned patient?

  • Improved vomiting
  • Black tarry stools
  • Palatability
  • Protected airway (correct)

Which toxic substance requires hemodialysis for removal in a poisoned patient?

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Which antidote is recommended for anticholinergic poisoning in a poisoned patient?

<p>(Physostigmine) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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