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18 Cards in this Set
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What is a substance that, when introduced into the body produces a harmful effect on normal body structures or functions?
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POISON
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What are the two important categories of substances which act locally on the skin, eyes or mucous membranes?
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ACIDS AND BASES
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What type of poisoning does a patient have if they complain of a strange taste, and the mouth may look different than normal?
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NONCORROSIVES
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What is the adult dose for syrup of Ipecac?
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15-30 cc
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What is the child dose for syrup of Ipecac?
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15 cc
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How long does it take for a patient to vomit after taking syrup of Ipecac?
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30 MINUTES
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How long does it take for bacterial and viral food poisoning to appear?
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8 HOURS
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In the Navy, what is the most common route of exposure to toxic substances?
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INHALATION
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What is the most common agent of gas poisoning?
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CARBON MONOXIDE
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What is a common human enzyme deficiency?
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GLUCOSE 6-PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENASE
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How many venomous families of snakes are there?
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5
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What venomous family of snake does sea snakes fall under?
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HYDROPHIDAE
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What family of venomous snakes does the coral snake fall under?
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ELIPIDAE
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When treating a patient with a snakebite what do you use to gently wash the wound?
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SOAP AND WATER
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What type of ointment do you apply in the eyes when treating a patient that suffered from a spitting cobra?
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ANTIBACTERIAL
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How should antivenom be given?
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5 ML/MINUTE IV
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How many liters of vinegar you should pour on a jellyfish sting?
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2
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What type of drug directly affects the central nervous system by increasing mental alertness?
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STIMULANTS
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