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1
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gastric decontamination: absorbs toxin for excretion or aspiration; efficacy related to ingestion interval

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single dose activated charcoal

2
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gastric decontamination: natural emetic taken with water; former common usage; advocated for domestic stocking; use now discouraged due to cardiotoxic effects with abuse

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syrup of ipecac

3
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the constellation of symptoms and signs resulting from any given poison

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toxidrome

4
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for persistant bradycardia and hypotension in beta blocker toxicity, give IV …, followed by infusion

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glucagon

5
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sodium nitrite + sodium thiosulfate + amyl nitrite

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cyanide antidote kit

6
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besides atropine, another antidote for insecticides is … which regenerates functional capacity of the acetylcholinesterase

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pralidoxime

7
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… elevation is a clear sign of lead exposure

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proto-porphyrin

8
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dimercaprol is a chelating agent for

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lead, arsenic, mercury

9
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succimer is a chelating agent for

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lead

10
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EDTA is a chelating agent for

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lead

11
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penicillamine is a chelating agent for

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arsenic, copper

12
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deferoxamine and deferasirox are chelating agents for

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iron

13
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lipophilic chelator for intracellular metal

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dimercaprol

14
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hydrophilic chelators for extracellular metal

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EDTA and succimer

15
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the use of … alone can lead to mercury redistribution to the brain where further toxicity may ensue

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DMSA

16
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which chelator is used for Wilsons disease

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penicillamine

17
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treatment for snakebite envenomation

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