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Most poisonings occur via the __________ route.
Ingestion
Activated charcoal is given to patients who have ingested certain substances
because it:
Binds to the substance and prevent absorption
Which of the following questions would be LEAST pertinent during the initial
questioning of a patient who ingested a substance?
Why was the substance ingested?
Hypotension, hypoventilation, and pinpoint pupils would be expected following
an overdose of:
Oxycodone (Percocet)
If the victim of a toxicologic emergency vomits, an EMT should _________.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment and examine the vomitus for pill
fragments or other clues for patient care
As you enter the residence of a patient who has possibly overdosed, you should:
Be alert for personal hazards