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1
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ingested poisons

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poisons that are swallowed

2
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inhaled poisons

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breathed in

3
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absorbed poisons

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taken into the body through unbroken skin

4
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injected poisons

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inserted through the skin (needle, snake, fangs, inserted stinger)

5
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activated charcoal

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adsorbs many poisons and prevents them from being absorbed by the body.

6
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dilution

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thinning down or weakening by mixing something else.

7
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delirium tremens (DTs)

A

severe reaction that is part of alcohol withdrawal

8
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volatile chemicals

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vaporizing compounds such as cleaning fluid to produce a high.

9
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Chronic alcohol abusers often have​ deranged

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blood sugar levels

10
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Amphetamines have what effect on the​ body?

A

Stimulant

11
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A substance that will neutralize a poison is​ called:

A

an antidote.

12
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Poor nutrition and GI bleeding are common complications​ of:

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alcohol abuse.

13
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A sign of alcohol withdrawal​ is:

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tachycardia

14
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To treat a patient exposed to dry lime​ powder, you​ should:

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brush the powder from the​ patient’s skin.

15
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Volatile chemicals​ are:

A

vaporized compounds.