NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
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Poisonings that involve high doses over short time periods are referred to as ____
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Acute
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Chronic
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Severe
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Accidental
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Types of poisons Poisons can be swallowed, absorbed through the skin, injected, inhaled or splashed into the eyes.
Detailed explanation-2: -Death from acute poisoning is most commonly the result of either smoke inhalation or illegal drug use. Severe poisoning is only rarely due to the ingestion of chemicals (particularly detergents and cleaning products), cosmetics, or plant matter.
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