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Toxicology

6 free sample questions. The full bank has hundreds more in this category.

Question 1

Paracetamol

A 25-year-old female presents 2 hours after ingesting 30 × 500 mg paracetamol tablets (15 g) with intent. She is asymptomatic. The MOST appropriate immediate management is:

Question 2

Paracetamol

In a confirmed massive paracetamol ingestion (>30 g) with serum level 1200 mg/L at 4h post-ingestion and metabolic acidosis, the MOST appropriate management is:

Question 3

Stimulant / Sympathomimetic

In a 30-year-old male with confirmed cocaine intoxication presenting with tachycardia, hypertension, and severe agitation, the MOST appropriate first-line management is:

Question 4

Paracetamol

In serotonin syndrome from SSRI + MAOI overdose, the MOST appropriate management is:

Question 5

Opioid

A 5-year-old child has ingested an unknown amount of fentanyl patches found in the rubbish. The patches were used by his grandmother. He is now drowsy with miotic pupils and RR 6. The MOST appropriate management is:

Question 6

Organophosphate / Cholinergic

In confirmed acute organophosphate poisoning with intermediate syndrome (24-96h post-exposure with proximal muscle weakness and respiratory failure), the MOST appropriate management is:

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