Poisoning Quiz: Can You Respond Fast?

1. In methanol poisoning, which metabolite causes retinal toxicity and blindness?

Acetaldehyde

Formic acid

Ethylene glycol

Oxalic acid

2. In suspected poisoning, which nursing action is most critical during initial management?

Obtain detailed exposure history

Establish IV access and monitor vitals

Contact poison control immediately

Administer specific antidotes

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4. Hemodialysis is most effective for removing which toxin?

Tricyclic antidepressants

Salicylates

Lipophilic drugs

Protein-bound toxins

5. In strychnine poisoning, which characteristic sign is observed?

Flaccid paralysis

Risus sardonicus and opisthotonus

Hypotonia and drooling

Ptosis and miosis

6. A child ingests ethylene glycol (antifreeze). Which finding indicates severe toxicity?

Sweet-smelling breath only

Crystalluria and acute kidney injury

Mild confusion only

Elevated blood pressure

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8. In salicylate toxicity, which acid-base disturbance occurs initially?

Metabolic acidosis

Respiratory alkalosis

Metabolic alkalosis

Respiratory acidosis

9. Flumazenil is an antagonist for which class of toxin?

Opioids

Benzodiazepines

Anticholinergics

Sympathomimetics

10. A child presents with cherry-red skin, headache, and confusion. What poisoning is most likely?

Lead exposure

Carbon monoxide poisoning

Hydrogen sulfide exposure

Chlorine gas inhalation

11. A 3-year-old ingests an unknown substance. Which action should the nurse perform first?

Induce vomiting immediately

Assess airway, breathing, circulation

Call poison control after stabilization

Administer activated charcoal

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13. A teen ingests an unknown medication. Which lab value should be monitored for tricyclic antidepressant toxicity?

Prothrombin time

QRS interval on ECG

Serum glucose

Platelet count

14. Gastric lavage is contraindicated in poisoning with which substance?

Acetaminophen

Corrosive agents

Salicylates

Benzodiazepines

15. Which finding suggests organophosphate poisoning?

Mydriasis and tachycardia

Miosis, salivation, and muscle fasciculations

Hypertension and fever

Dry mouth and urinary retention

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17. A child presents with pinpoint pupils, respiratory depression, and altered consciousness. What poisoning should be suspected?

Anticholinergic toxin

Opioid overdose

Stimulant overdose

Corrosive ingestion

18. Which antidote is indicated for cyanide poisoning?

Naloxone

Sodium thiosulfate

Chelation therapy

Methylene blue

19. In acetaminophen overdose, peak liver toxicity occurs at which time post-ingestion?

2–4 hours

6–12 hours

24–72 hours

1 week

Poisoning Quiz: Can You Respond Fast?

1. In methanol poisoning, which metabolite causes retinal toxicity and blindness?

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. In suspected poisoning, which nursing action is most critical during initial management?

3. The term used to describe poisoning from ingestion of contaminated seafood is ____.

4. Hemodialysis is most effective for removing which toxin?

5. In strychnine poisoning, which characteristic sign is observed?

6. A child ingests ethylene glycol (antifreeze). Which finding indicates severe toxicity?

7. The primary antidote for lead poisoning is ____.

8. In salicylate toxicity, which acid-base disturbance occurs initially?

9. Flumazenil is an antagonist for which class of toxin?

10. A child presents with cherry-red skin, headache, and confusion. What poisoning is most likely?

11. A 3-year-old ingests an unknown substance. Which action should the nurse perform first?

12. The antidote for iron poisoning is ____.

13. A teen ingests an unknown medication. Which lab value should be monitored for tricyclic antidepressant toxicity?

14. Gastric lavage is contraindicated in poisoning with which substance?

15. Which finding suggests organophosphate poisoning?

16. Activated charcoal is most effective when administered within ____ hours of ingestion.

17. A child presents with pinpoint pupils, respiratory depression, and altered consciousness. What poisoning should be suspected?

18. Which antidote is indicated for cyanide poisoning?

19. In acetaminophen overdose, peak liver toxicity occurs at which time post-ingestion?