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12 Cards in this Set
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What is the number for poison control?
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1-800-222-1222
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What does ABC stand for in poisoning?
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Airway
Breathing Circulation |
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Which side should you place a patient on to slow absorption of a toxic substance?
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left side
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What are two methods of early decontamination?
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gastric lavage
activated charcoal |
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What is the antidote for black widow bites?
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latrodectus mactans
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What are the two antidotes for pit viper bites?
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crotalidae
crofab |
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Which two antidotes can cause serum sickness?
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latrodectus mactans
crotalidae |
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If a patient has papaya/papain allergies, which antidote should be avoided?
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CroFab
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What is the treatment for acetaminophen overdose within 4 hours of ingestion?
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activated charcoal
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What is the treatment for acetaminophen overdose more than 4 hours after ingestion?
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acetylcystein
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Which antidotes require sensitivity testing prior to use?
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latrodectus mactans
crotalidae |
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What are the "don'ts" when treating a snake bite (list 3 of 5)
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apply a tourniquet
pack with ice cut and suck the area let the victim drink alcohol attempt to capture a live snake |
