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Author Question: Which of the following statements regarding the use of syrup of ipecac is TRUE? a. Syrup of ... (Read 82 times)

nummyann

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Which of the following statements regarding the use of syrup of ipecac is TRUE?
 
  a. Syrup of Ipecac is indicated in any overdose where the oral ingestion has occurred.
  b. Gastric lavage should be preformed when ipecac has been administered to remove any residual effects of the ipecac.
  c. Routine use of ipecac is no longer recommended due to the potential for aspiration of stomach contents.
  d. If using ipecac, activated charcoal should be avoided until the patient has emptied their stomach contents.

Question 2

PID can be caused by bacteria and fungi, but not by viruses.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Heffejeff

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c
Rationale: a. SOI is no longer indicated. Also, vomiting of some ingested poisons is contraindicated.
b. Gastric lavage is no longer routinely indicated.
c. Correct.
d. Ipecac IX no longer indicated.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE


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