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Toxicological Patient Physical Examination

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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?

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?

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?

To prevent misinterpretation of results Signup and view all the answers

In what type of cases is supportive care along with decontamination usually sufficient for poisoned patients?

Most poisoning cases Signup and view all the answers

In managing poisoning cases, what is sometimes considered the cornerstone of treatment?

Antidotes Signup and view all the answers

What guiding principle should physicians remember when dealing with poisoned patients?

"Treat the patient, not the poison." Signup and view all the answers

Why should physicians be cautious with urine or blood toxicology screen assays in acute overdose cases?

Because they can lead to misinterpretation Signup and view all the answers

What can focused laboratory tests help physicians understand in poisoning cases?

The severity of toxicity and suspected toxin Signup and view all the answers

What system should physical examination include when assessing a poisoned patient?

All organ systems Signup and view all the answers