30 Questions
What is the recommended treatment if a patient's skin comes in contact with sap from Giant Hogweed or Wild Parsnip?
Protect the area from sunlight
What should be done if sap from Giant Hogweed or Wild Parsnip enters a patient's eyes?
Rinse the eyes with water for at least 15 minutes
What is the recommended action if someone is stung by an insect or bitten by an animal, and the creature is still present?
Make a note of any memorable features and avoid capturing the animal
Why is identifying the species of creature important after a sting or bite?
To determine if the creature was venomous
What is the main concern with insect stings according to the text?
They can lead to anaphylactic reactions in some individuals
What is a general piece of advice given for treatment of injected poisons from insect and animal stings?
Seek immediate medical attention regardless of severity
Which of the following is NOT a route through which a poison can enter the body?
Incision
What defines a substance as a poison?
Chemical action causing injury or death
Ingested poisons enter the body through which system?
Digestive system
Which is an example of an ingested poison mentioned in the text?
Alcohol
Poisoning by inhalation occurs when a person breathes in...
Toxic gas or fumes
Which route of poison entry is most likely to involve accidental ingestion by children?
Ingestion
What is withdrawal?
A condition experienced after refraining a substance
In what situations can an overdose occur?
When someone takes too much medication or in a suicide attempt
What are designer drugs?
Chemical variations on other drugs to circumvent laws
Which category do stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens fall under?
Categorized according to their effects on the body
Why might withdrawal occur?
As a result of deliberate decisions to stop using a substance
What is the purpose of designer drugs altering their chemical makeup?
To circumvent drug laws by making it more difficult to detect or technically illegal
What is the main reason carbon monoxide poisoning is often fatal?
It replaces oxygen in the bloodstream
Which of the following is a common source of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Gas stoves
What are some common signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Severe headache and dizziness
How does carbon monoxide affect the body during poisoning?
It replaces oxygen in red blood cells
What should be done if a patient is suspected of having inhaled poisoning?
Move the patient to a well-ventilated area
Why is carbon monoxide poisoning often misdiagnosed?
It mimics symptoms of other common illnesses like flu
What should you do if a patient under the effects of a drug becomes violent or threatening?
Withdraw from the area
How should you handle a situation involving crowd management agents poisoning?
Contact the Poison Control Centre immediately
What is the purpose of crowd management agents?
To temporarily incapacitate groups of people
In what form are tear gas and similar compounds dispersed?
Particles or droplets
Why is it important to include information about a designer drug overdose in a patient's history when transferring care?
To inform the receiving medical team about potential treatment challenges
How may crowd management agents be absorbed into the body?
Through inhalation or skin/eye absorption
Learn how to treat giant hogweed or wild parsnip poisoning, including protecting the skin from sunlight, advising the patient to see a physician, and taking immediate action if sap gets into the eyes.
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