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1
Q

What are the routes for toxic exposure?

A

Ingestion
Inhalation
Surface absorption
Injection

2
Q

How often should you evaluate poisoned patients?

A

Every five minutes

3
Q

Cathartics

A

Such as sorbitol, increased gastric motility and shortening the amount of time toxins stay in the gastrointestinal tract.

4
Q

What effects do Organophosphates have on the heart?

A

Cause bradycardia

5
Q

What effects do methamphetamines have on heart?

A

Tachycardia

6
Q

What airway problem is frequently associated with poisoning?

A

Aspiration