NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
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Inhaling a poison is more toxic than consuming a poison
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true
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false
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Poison Inhalation Hazards (PIH) are toxic substances that are volatile and present a gas phase exposure risk. The PIH designation is broken into zones with Zone A posing the highest risk.
Detailed explanation-2: -The toxicity of any compound is related to the dose. A highly toxic substance causes severe symptoms of poisoning with small doses. A substance with a low toxicity generally requires large doses to produce mild symptoms. Even common substances like coffee or salt become poisons if large amounts are consumed.
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