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| 5184033589 | A _______ is any substance that can harm the body by altering cell structure or function | Poison | 0 | |
| 5184033590 | A ______ is a poisonous substance secreted by bacteria, plants, or animals | Toxin | 1 | |
| 5184033591 | A poison acts as a _______ or an _______ inside the body | Corrosive or irritant | 2 | |
| 5184033592 | _______ poisons are those that are swallowed, such as household/industrial chemicals, medications, improperly stored or prepared foods, etc. | Ingested | 3 | |
| 5184033593 | ______ poisons are poisons that are breathed in, such as household/industrial cleaners, carbon monoxide, ammonia, etc. | Inhaled | 4 | |
| 5184033594 | _______ means able to change very easily from a liquid into a gas | Volatile | 5 | |
| 5184033595 | _______ poisons are poisons that are taken into the body through unbroken skin, such as insecticides and agricultural chemicals, and contact with some plants | Absorbed | 6 | |
| 5184033596 | _______ poisons are poisons that are inserted through the skin, such as illicit drugs and venom from snake fangs or insect stingers | Injected | 7 | |
| 5184033597 | An ingested poison is often a toxic substance that a curious ______ eats or drinks, and a medication which an _______ has accidentally or deliberately overdosed | Child, adult | 8 | |
| 5184033598 | ______ poisoning is caused by bacteria that grows on food when exposed to the right conditions | Food | 9 | |
| 5184033599 | ____________ is a substance that adsorbs many poisons and prevents them from being absorbed by the body | Activated charcoal | 10 | |
| 5184033600 | Patients who have ingested ______ or ______ should not take activated charcoal because the caustic material may have severely damaged the mouth, throat or esophogus | Acids or alkalis | 11 | |
| 5184033601 | Activated Charcoal Indications: Contraidications: Dose: Route: Effects: Side Effects: | Activated Charcoal Indications: Poisoning by mouth Contraindications: AMS, Ingestion of acids or alkalis, inability to swallow Dose: Adults and children: 1 g/kg of body weight, Avg Adult - 25-50 g Child - 12.5-25 g Route: Oral Effects: Adsorbs certain poisons and prevents them from being absorbed by the body Side Effects: Black stools, vomiting (repeat dose if patient vomits) | 12 | |
| 5184033602 | ________ overdose is the most common cause of hospitalization of overdose patients | Acetaminophen | 13 | |
| 5184033603 | After someone takes too much acetaminophen, the _______ becomes overwhelmed and unable to detoxify the substance | Liver | 14 | |
| 5184033604 | _______ is thinning down or weakening by mixing with something else. Ingested poisons are sometimes diluted by drinking water or milk | Dilution | 15 | |
| 5184033605 | An _______ is a substance that will neutralize the poison or its effects | Antidote | 16 | |
| 5184033606 | An antidote that is available in most states is _______, which directly reverses narcotics' depressant effects on level of consciousness and respiratory drive | Naloxone | 17 | |
| 5184033607 | Naloxone Indications: Contraindications: Dose: Route: Effects: Side Effects: | Naloxone Indications: Suspected narcotic overdose, coma of unknown cause Contraindications: Patient breathing adequately and able to maintain own airway Dose: 0.4-2.0 mg Route: Intranasal Effects: Reverses the effects of narcotics, including depressed LOC and respiratory depression Side Effects: May precipitate withdrawal in patient | 18 | |
| 5184033608 | ____________ is a common problem regarding inhaled poisons | Carbon monoxide | 19 | |
| 5184033609 | If a patient is in an unsafe environment (carbon monoxide), have ____________ remove the patient to a safe area | Trained rescuers | 20 | |
| 5184033610 | Administering ___________________ is the single most important treatment for inhaled poisoning after the patient's airway is opened | High-concentration oxygen | 21 | |
| 5184033611 | _____________ is one of the most commonly inhaled poisons, usually associated with motor-vehicle exhaust and fire suppression | Carbon monoxide | 22 | |
| 5184033612 | The signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisonings mimic the _____ | Flu | 23 | |
| 5184033613 | _______ is an antidote for carbon monoxide poisoning, but it takes time to wash out the carbon monoxide from the patient's bloodstream | Oxygen | 24 | |
| 5184033614 | "____________" are common in Japan, and feature a source of acid (household cleaner) and sulfur (pesticides) | "Detergent Suicides" | 25 | |
| 5184033615 | _______ poisons frequently irritate or damage the skin | Absorbed | 26 | |
| 5184033616 | If an absorbed poison is in powder form, ______ the powder off the patient | Brush | 27 | |
| 5184033617 | If the absorbed poison is a liquid, irrigate with ___________ for at least ___ mins and continue en route if possible | Clean water, 20 mins | 28 | |
| 5184033618 | If the absorbed poison is in the eyes, irrigate with _____________ for at least ___ mins and continue en route if possible | Clean water, 20 mins | 29 | |
| 5184033619 | The most important part of the treatment of a patient with an absorbed poison is to get the poison off the skin or out of the eye. The best way to do this is by irrigating the skin or eye with __________ of clean water | Large amounts | 30 | |
| 5184033620 | "_________" acids or alkalis with solutions such as dilute vinegar or baking soda in water should never be done | "Neutralizing" | 31 | |
| 5184033621 | An EMT should only consult a poison control center when directed by ____________ | Local protocol | 32 | |
| 5184033622 | ________ refers to alcohol or drugs, in which the patient's body reacts severely when deprived of the abused substance | Withdrawal | 33 | |
| 5184033623 | ___________ (DTs) are a severe reaction that can be part of alcohol withdrawal, characterized by sweating, trembling, anxiety, and hallucinations. Severe alcohol withdrawal with DTs can lead to death if untreated | Delirium Tremens | 34 | |
| 5184033624 | _____________ is a term that indicates that a chemical substance is being taken for other than therapeutic (medical) reasons | Substance abuse | 35 | |
| 5184033625 | _______ are stimulants that affect the nervous system and excite the user. Caffeine, amphetamines, and cocaine are examples | Uppers | 36 | |
| 5184033626 | _______ have a depressant effect on the central nervous system. May be used as a relaxing agent, sleeping pill, or tranquilizer. Barbituates, rohypnol, and GHB are examples | Downers | 37 | |
| 5184033627 | _______ are drugs capable of producing stupor or sleep. Codeine, OxyContin, and heroine are examles | Narcotics | 38 | |
| 5184033628 | The "Opiate Triad" consists of ____________ pupils, and _______ depression | Coma, pinpoint, respiratory | 39 | |
| 5184033629 | ________ are mind-affecting drugs that act on the nervous system to produce an intense state of excitement or a distortion of the user's perceptions. LSD, PCP, and mushrooms are examples | Hallucinogens | 40 | |
| 5184033630 | ______________ produce vapors that can be inhaled, giving the patient a "rush" then acting as a depressant on the central nervous system. Cleaning fluids, glue, model cement, and correction fluids are examples | Volatile chemicals | 41 | |
| 5184033631 | Patients that abuse _______ display excitement, increased H/R and R/R, rapid speech, dry mouth, dilated pupils, sweating, and the complaint that they haven't gotten sleep in a long time | Uppers | 42 | |
| 5184033632 | Patients that abuse _______ are sluggish, sleepy patients lacking typical coordination of body and speech. H/R and R/R are typically low enough to be a true emergency | Downers | 43 | |
| 5184033633 | Patients that abuse ______ have a reduced H/R and R/R and depth of breathing, which is often seen with a lowering of skin temperature. Pupils are often constricted, muscles relaxed, and sweating profusely | Narcotics | 44 | |
| 5184033634 | Patients that abuse _______ have a rapid H/R, dilated pupils, and a flushed face. They often "see" or "hear" things, have little concept of real time, and may not be aware of their true environment. May be aggressive or very timid | Hallucinogens | 45 | |
| 5184033635 | Patients that abuse ____________ may appear dazed or show temporary loss of contact with reality. May develop a coma. The lining of the nose and mouth may show swollen membranes. Changes in heart rhythm may occur | Volatile Chemicals | 46 |
