Poisoning and Its Effects Quiz
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Which of the following is necessary for systemic poisoning?

  • Injection of the poison
  • Skin contact with the poison
  • Absorption of the poison (correct)
  • Inhalation of the poison
  • What distinguishes corrosives from poisons?

  • Corrosives are always labeled with skull and crossbones
  • Corrosives cause immediate symptoms upon exposure
  • Corrosives are only found in industrial settings
  • Corrosives destroy tissue but do not absorb (correct)
  • What is chronic poisoning characterized by?

  • Long-term repeated or continuous exposure to a poison (correct)
  • Symptoms developing in close relation to the degree of exposure
  • Rapid death or impairment from contact with a poison
  • Immediate severe symptoms after exposure to a poison
  • What does toxicology study and practice involve?

    <p>Symptoms, mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment of poisoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antidote is used for acetaminophen (paracetamol) poisoning?

    <p>N-acetylcysteine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the antidote for cyanide poisoning?

    <p>Sodium thiosulfate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause acute poisoning?

    <p>Exposure to a poison on one occasion or during a short period of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the antidote for opioid poisoning?

    <p>Naloxone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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