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1
Q

any substance - solid, liquid or gas that impairs heath or causes death by its chemical action when it enters the body or comes in contact with the skin

A

poison

2
Q

a drug or substane that is poisonous to a human and will cause certain adverse effects that may potentially lead to death

A

toxin

3
Q
S/S
history of ingestion
swelling of mucosal membranes in the mouth
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
AMS
abd pain, tenderness, distention, cramps
burns or stains around mouth
unusual breath/BO
resp distress
altered heart rate
dilated or constricted pupils
warm and dry or cool and moist skin
coma
seizures
A

poisoning by ingestion

4
Q
s/s
Hx of inhalation of toxins
dyspnea
SOB
chest pain/tightness
cough, stridor, wheezing or crackles
hoarseness
copious secretions
oral or pharyngeal burns
dizziness
H/A
confusion
seizures
AMS
cyanosis
resp rate fast/slow
N/V
paint on lips
singed nasal hairs
soot in the sputum
soot in throat
A

inhaled poisoning

5
Q
S/S
weakness/lethargy
dizziness
chills
fever
N/V
euphoria
sedation
high or low BP
pupillary changes
needle tracks
pain at site of injection
dyspnea
abnormal vitals
possible paralysis
swelling/redness at site of injection
A

toxic injection

6
Q

S/S
history of exposure to poisonous substance
traces of liquid or powder on the Pt skin
burns
itching and/or irritation
redness
swelling

A

adsorbed poison

7
Q
S/S
fluid-filled, oozing blisters
itching and burning
swelling
possible pain
rash
A

poisonous plant

8
Q

from contaminated food and water, or from undercooked food

A

salmonella

9
Q

common poisoning from contaminated poultry, milk, and water

A

campylobacter

10
Q

severe gastrointestinal poisoning from numerous contaminated foods, undercooked foods, and untreated (contaminated) water

A

escherichia coli (e.coli)

11
Q

food poisoning from unhygienic food preparation, associated with foods served cold (such as desserts, custards, and salads

A

staphylococcus aurenus

12
Q
S/S
H/A
tachypnea
N/V
AMS
high pulse ox
A

CO2 poisoning

13
Q
early S/S
H/A
confusion
agitation or combative behavior
burning sensation in the mouth or throat
dyspnea
hypertension
bradycardia or tachycardia
smell of bitter almonds
A

cyanide poisoning

14
Q
late S/S
seizures
coma
hypotension
PE
cardiac dysrhythmias 
acidosis
A

or large dose cyanide poisoning

15
Q
S/S
burns to mouth and lips, around face
dysphagia (difficulty swallowing, drooling)
pain to the lips, mouth, throat
abd pain
hoarsness or dysphasia (difficulty speaking)
stridor
dyspnea
evidence of shock
A

caustic poisoning

16
Q

a substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison or a toxin substance

A

antidote

17
Q

have extremely high pH

A

alkalis

18
Q

have extremely low pH

A

strong acids

19
Q

substances produced from crude oil, coal, or plant sources

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hydrocarbons

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