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Large doses of drugs, medicine, or alcohol and ______ can be harmful when swallowed.
Large doses of drugs, medicine, or alcohol and ______ can be harmful when swallowed.
acids
A textbook case of orally ingested poisoning presents in a collapsed patient with respiratory issues, an unpleasant smell of vomit, ______ consciousness, and constricted pupils.
A textbook case of orally ingested poisoning presents in a collapsed patient with respiratory issues, an unpleasant smell of vomit, ______ consciousness, and constricted pupils.
foggy
Under no circumstances should ______ be recommended when the patient is evacuated to the hospital.
Under no circumstances should ______ be recommended when the patient is evacuated to the hospital.
vomiting
A sample or at least a photograph of the ingested substance should be brought with them ______.
A sample or at least a photograph of the ingested substance should be brought with them ______.
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In cases of CO poisoning, the patient ______ carbon monoxide instead of oxygen, which causes cell death.
In cases of CO poisoning, the patient ______ carbon monoxide instead of oxygen, which causes cell death.
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Flashcards
Harmful swallowed substances
Harmful swallowed substances
Large amounts of drugs, medicine, or alcohol, along with acids, can be dangerous if ingested.
Poisoning symptoms
Poisoning symptoms
Symptoms of oral poisoning include collapse, respiratory problems, bad breath (vomit), disorientation, and constricted pupils.
Hospital transport guidance
Hospital transport guidance
Never encourage vomiting during patient transport to the hospital.
Specimen for hospital
Specimen for hospital
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CO poisoning mechanism
CO poisoning mechanism
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