The recommended treatment for absorbed or contact poisons includes _________.
Select one:
A. safely removing or diluting the poisonous substance
B. collecting and transporting the poisonous substance to the emergency department for identification
C. neutralizing the poisonous substance with a chemical
D. transporting the patient to the emergency department with the poisonous substance in place
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Of the four avenues of poisoning, generally ___________ is the most worrisome in terms of treatment to the EMS provider.
Select one:
A. absorption
B. injection
C. ingestion
D. inhalation
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Most poisonings occur via the __________ route.
Select one:
A. ingestion
B. injection
C. inhalation
D. absorption
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In an apparent suicide attempt, a 19-year-old female ingested a full bottle of amitriptyline (Elavil). At present, she is conscious and alert and states that she swallowed the pills approximately 30 minutes earlier. Her blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg, her pulse is 140 beats/min and irregular, and her respirations are 22 breaths/min with adequate depth. When transporting this patient, you should be MOST alert for:
Select one:
A. an increase in her blood pressure.
B. seizures and cardiac arrhythmias.
C. a sudden outburst of violence.
D. acute respiratory depression.
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