Poisons Center Functions and Structure
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What is the main function of a poisons center?

  • Clinical treatment of poisoning cases
  • Provision of toxicological information and advice mainly by telephone, especially in an emergency (correct)
  • Research and education in the prevention and treatment of poisoning
  • Conducting toxicovigilance activities

    • What is toxicovigilance?

  • Clinical management of poisoning cases
  • Identifying and evaluating toxic risks in a community and assessing measures to reduce them (correct)
  • Provision of laboratory analytical services for toxicological problems
  • Conducting research and education in toxicology

    • In addition to providing toxicological information, what other service might some poisons centers offer?

  • Research and education only
  • Clinical treatment only
  • No additional services are offered
  • Toxicology laboratory services (correct)

    • What is the role of poison information centers in toxicovigilance?

    <p>Identifying serious poisoning risks in the local community and evaluating measures to reduce them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the functions of a poisons center?

    <p>Provision of laboratory analytical services, management of poisoning cases, toxicovigilance activities, research, education, and training</p> Signup and view all the answers

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