Question

true/false
if you believe the statement to be more true than false, write the letter “t” in the space provided. if you believe the statement to be more false than true, write the letter “f”.

1. the usual adult dose of activated charcoal is 30 to 100 g.
2. the general treatment of a poisoned patient is to induce vomiting.
3. activated charcoal is a standard of care in all ingestions.
4. inhaled chlorine may produce pulmonary edema and lung irritation.
5. shaking activated charcoal decreases its effectiveness.
6. opioid overdose typically presents with pinpoint pupils.
7. cholinergics include nerve gases used in chemical warfare and organophosphate insecticides.
8. alcohol is a stimulant.
9. dilaudid and vicodin are examples of opioids.
10. cocaine is classically inhaled through the nose and absorbed in the nasal mucosa.
11. alcohol can result in significant respiratory depression.
12. ingestion of the plant dieffenbachia can cause irritation of the upper airway.

Explanation:

1. The usual adult dose of activated charcoal is indeed 30 - 100 g, so it's true.
2. Inducing vomiting is not the general treatment for poisoned patients as it can have risks, so it's false.
3. Activated charcoal is not a standard of care for all ingestions (e.g., metals, caustics), so it's false.
4. Inhaled chlorine can cause pulmonary edema and lung irritation, so it's true.
5. Shaking activated charcoal does not decrease its effectiveness, so it's false.
6. Opioid overdose typically shows pinpoint pupils, so it's true.
7. Cholinergics include nerve gases and organophosphate insecticides, so it's true.
8. Alcohol is a depressant, not a stimulant, so it's false.
9. Dilaudid and Vicodin contain opioids, so it's true.
10. Cocaine is commonly snorted and absorbed in nasal mucosa, so it's true.
11. Alcohol can lead to significant respiratory depression, so it's true.
12. Ingestion of Dieffenbachia can irritate the upper airway, so it's true.

Answer:

1. T
2. F
3. F
4. T
5. F
6. T
7. T
8. F
9. T
10. T
11. T
12. T