18 Questions
What type of corrosive substance is oxalic acid?
Organic acid
Which of the following is an inorganic acid?
Sulphoric acid
What is a characteristic of inorganic acids?
They are typically found in metal cleaners
Which of the following corrosive substances is NOT an acid?
Potassium hydroxide
What is a characteristic of organic acids?
They are weak dehydrating agents
What is the effect of a high concentration of corrosive substances?
It increases the severity of the corrosive effect
What is the primary mechanism of action of carbolic acid?
Local anesthetic action
What is the characteristic of carbolic acid in its pure form?
It has a colorless or whitish crystal appearance
What is the primary use of carbolic acid in the field of medicine?
As a nail cauterization agent
What is the primary complication of dilatation therapy for esophageal strictures?
Perforation, aspiration, and dysphagia
What is the solubility of carbolic acid in water?
Slightly soluble
What is the CNS effect of carbolic acid?
Stimulation followed by depression
What is the most common mode of poisoning by this substance?
Suicidal
What is the fatal dose of this substance for adults?
15-30 gm
What is the primary cause of death in poisoning cases involving this substance?
Renal failure
What is the characteristic finding in the urine of individuals poisoned with this substance?
Presence of calcium oxalate crystals and casts
What is the typical time frame for the development of respiratory failure in individuals poisoned with this substance?
Within 15 minutes
What is the electrolyte imbalance that can occur in individuals poisoned with this substance?
Hypocalcemia
Learn about corrosive substances, their classification, and examples of organic acids, inorganic acids, and alkalis. Understand the effects of corrosives on skin and mucous membranes.
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