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What type of information should physicians use in self-harm poisoning cases to assist in the diagnosis?
What type of information should physicians use in self-harm poisoning cases to assist in the diagnosis?
- Information from the patient only
- Information from friends, family, prehospital personnel, and medical records (correct)
- Information from friends and family only
- Information from the patient's pharmacist
Why is it important for physicians to ask about over-the-counter drugs and traditional/herbal preparations in poisoning cases?
Why is it important for physicians to ask about over-the-counter drugs and traditional/herbal preparations in poisoning cases?
- To avoid talking about prescription medications
- To make the patient feel more comfortable
- To assess the full extent of potential toxins ingested (correct)
- To comply with hospital regulations
What role does physical examination play in managing poisoning cases?
What role does physical examination play in managing poisoning cases?
- It has no role in poisoning cases
- Increases the risk of misdiagnosis
- Is only useful after laboratory tests
- Helps find the toxidrome and complications of toxins (correct)
Why is it important to send drug levels for testing at the proper time in poisoning cases?
Why is it important to send drug levels for testing at the proper time in poisoning cases?
In what type of cases is supportive care along with decontamination usually sufficient for poisoned patients?
In what type of cases is supportive care along with decontamination usually sufficient for poisoned patients?
In managing poisoning cases, what is sometimes considered the cornerstone of treatment?
In managing poisoning cases, what is sometimes considered the cornerstone of treatment?
What guiding principle should physicians remember when dealing with poisoned patients?
What guiding principle should physicians remember when dealing with poisoned patients?
Why should physicians be cautious with urine or blood toxicology screen assays in acute overdose cases?
Why should physicians be cautious with urine or blood toxicology screen assays in acute overdose cases?
What can focused laboratory tests help physicians understand in poisoning cases?
What can focused laboratory tests help physicians understand in poisoning cases?
What system should physical examination include when assessing a poisoned patient?
What system should physical examination include when assessing a poisoned patient?
