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The annual number of poisoning cases in the United States each year is? Options: ½ million, 1 million, 2 million, 5 million

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2 million

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The factor that is LEAST important in determining the effect of a poison is a patient’s

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gender

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Carbon monoxide is an example of an

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inhaled poison

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Many living organisms, such as mushrooms and a variety of houseplants, are capable of producing a(n) _________________ , or substance that is poisonous to humans.

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toxin, toxins

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Sooty sputum, singed nose hairs, coughing, and difficulty breathing are signs of.

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smoke inhalation

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As an E M T, always assume that an infant or a child who has ingested poison has ingested a(n) ____________________ amount

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lethal

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Most poisoning cases result from suicide attempts.

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False

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People generally have similar reactions to toxic or poisonous substances.

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False

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A depressed level of consciousness, pinpoint pupils, and reduced depth of breathing indicate the possible use of:

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narcotics