NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Poisoning that occurs in large doses over a short period time
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acute poisoning
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chronic poisoning
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Poisons can be swallowed, inhaled, absorbed or injected.
Detailed explanation-2: -An example of acute toxicity relates to the over consumption of alcohol and “hangovers”. Chronic toxicity is generally thought of as frequent exposures where effects may be delayed (even for years) and are generally irreversible. Chronic toxicity can also result in acute exposures, with long term chronic effects.
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