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?

    <p>(Lithium ionized metals)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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