Toxicology

Any substance whose chemical action can damage or impair body functions.

• Overdose

• Chemical

• Poison

• Injection

The correct dose of Narcan (Naloxone) for an adult is 0.2 mg?

• True

• False

This is an example of something entering the body via:

• exhalation

• ingestion

• absorption

• inhalation

Which exposure would present with signs/symptoms of cherry red skin?

• Pesticide exposure

• Carbon Monoxide exposure

• Sulfuric acid exposure

• Carbon Dioxide exposure

Carbon monoxide binds with:

• red blood cells

• white blood cells

• plasma

• platelets

A patient inhaled an unknown poison while cleaning. The smell is strong and burns the eyes. What should you do immediately?

• Call for specialized services

• Move the patient into fresh air

• Place the patient on oxygen

• Call your supervisor

The proper way to irrigate a patients eyes is from the inside (nose) towards the outside of the eye?

• True

• False

This is an example of which type of medication route?

• Inhalation

• Ingestion

• Injection

• Absorption

Activated charcoal can not be given to a patient that has ingested corrosives, caustics, or petroleum based?

• True

• False

What is the proper dose of Activated Charcoal for an adult?

• 30-100 mg PO

• 15-30 mg PO

• 30-100 grams PO

• 30-100 grams SL