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3 types of caustic materials
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1. alkali & acid substances
2. household cleaners 3. disk-type batteries |
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Alkali are proton ___. Acids are proton ___.
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acceptor, donor
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Anatomy most commonly damaged by alkali? acid?
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esophagus
GI |
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T/F. Alkali/acid mgmt goal is for neutralization.
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False - dilution w water or milk
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Automobile batteries are a common for which type of caustic?
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acid
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Which detergent type is more toxic -- anionic vs. cationic?
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cationic
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Cationic detergents are typically ___ amine.
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quaternary -- can cross BBB and cause CNS sx
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Bleach is a ___ irritant which can cause ___ or ___ when large amts are ingested.
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mild; acidosis or hyperNa (monitor electrolytes)
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Bleach + strong acid = ?
Bleach + ammonia = ? |
chlorine gas
chloramine gas |
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Disk battery can be __ or ___ in nature.
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physical: pressure necrosis
chemical: Na or KOH leakage; inc pH |
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What is the best estimate of aspiration potential in hydrocarbons? other potentials?
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viscosity; inc vis, dec pot
volatility; inc vol, inc pulm absorp surface tension; inc st, inc spread |
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Where is the primary organ target in aliphatic HC?
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lungs
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