Questions and Answers
Substance abuse is most accurately defined as:
An EMT's primary responsibility to the patient who has been poisoned is to:
Heroin is an example of a(n):
Hypotension, hypoventilation, and pinpoint pupils would be expected following an overdose of:
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Signs and symptoms of a sympathomimetic drug overdose include:
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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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Your priority in caring for a patient with a surface contact poisoning is to:
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Airborne substances should be diluted with:
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Common names for activated charcoal include all of the following, except:
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What type of poisoning will cause burns around the mouth in children?
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The major side effect associated with administration of activated charcoal is:
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After administering activated charcoal to a patient, it is most important to:
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A person who routinely misuses a substance and requires increasing amounts to achieve the same effect is experiencing:
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A hypnotic drug is one that:
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A patient who presents with rapid breathing, nausea and vomiting, ringing in the ears, and hyperthermia should be suspected of ingesting a significant quantity of:
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If you are uncertain how to treat a patient who has been poisoned or exposed to a specific substance, you should:
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The poison control center will provide you with the most information regarding the appropriate treatment for a patient with a drug overdose if the center:
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Most poisonings occur via the __________ route.
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Activated charcoal may be indicated for a patient who ingested:
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Which of the following statements regarding the Salmonella bacterium is correct?
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Study Notes
Substance Abuse
- Defined as misusing a substance to produce a desired effect.
Poisoned Patient Care
- Primary responsibility is recognizing that poisoning has occurred.
Types of Drugs
- Heroin classified as an opioid.
- Oxycodone overdose leads to hypotension, hypoventilation, and pinpoint pupils.
- Sympathomimetic overdose symptoms include tachycardia.
Initial Questions for Poisoned Patients
- Key questions to determine toxicity exclude the reason for ingestion.
Surface Contact Poisoning
- Priority is to avoid contaminating oneself.
Airborne Substance Management
- Dilution should be done with oxygen.
Activated Charcoal
- Alternative names include Actidose, LiquiChar, and InstaChar; Fructose is not an alternative name.
- Major side effect is black stools; monitoring for vomiting is crucial post-administration.
Tolerance and Misuse
- Tolerance leads to the need for increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect.
Hypnotic Drugs
- Defined as inducing sleep.
Aspirin Overdose Indicators
- Signs include rapid breathing, nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears, and hyperthermia.
Uncertainty in Treatment
- When uncertain, finding the substance's container is essential.
Poison Control Center Information
- Most useful information is provided when they are aware of the involved substance.
Routes of Poisoning
- Most poisonings occur via the ingestion route.
Activated Charcoal Indications
- Indicated for patients who have ingested aspirin.
Salmonella Bacterium
- Causes food poisoning and refrigeration does not prevent salmonellosis; symptoms appear within 12 hours.
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts related to substance abuse, including the classification of drugs, management of poisoned patients, and the implications of using activated charcoal. Test your knowledge on the signs of overdose and appropriate care procedures in emergency situations.
