Induction of vomiting is indicated for the accidental poisoning
patient who has ingested
a) aspirin.
Overdose of aspirin should be treated with emesis or lavage, followed
by ingestion of activated charcoal to absorb the aspirin.
b) rust remover.
Rust remover is an alkaline product, which is corrosive, and induced
vomiting is contraindicated.
c) gasoline.
Gasoline is a petroleum distillate, and induced vomiting is
contraindicated.
d) toilet bowl cleaner.
Toilet bowl cleaners are corrosive, and induced vomiting is
contraindicated.
patient who has ingested
a) aspirin.
Overdose of aspirin should be treated with emesis or lavage, followed
by ingestion of activated charcoal to absorb the aspirin.
b) rust remover.
Rust remover is an alkaline product, which is corrosive, and induced
vomiting is contraindicated.
c) gasoline.
Gasoline is a petroleum distillate, and induced vomiting is
contraindicated.
d) toilet bowl cleaner.
Toilet bowl cleaners are corrosive, and induced vomiting is
contraindicated.