Metallic irritants
Q. 1
The average fatal period of copper poisoning is
| A |
30-60 minutes |
|
| B |
1-3 days |
|
| C |
3-7 days |
|
| D |
7-14 days |
Q. 1
The average fatal period of copper poisoning is
| A |
30-60 minutes |
|
| B |
1-3 days |
|
| C |
3-7 days |
|
| D |
7-14 days |
Ans.
B
B
D
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Explanation:
B i.e. 1 – 3 days
Q. 2
Antidote for copper poisoning is:
March 2009
| A |
D-penicillamine |
|
| B |
Potassium ferrocyanide |
|
| C |
BAL |
|
| D |
Desferrioxamine |
Q. 2
Antidote for copper poisoning is:
March 2009
| A |
D-penicillamine |
|
| B |
Potassium ferrocyanide |
|
| C |
BAL |
|
| D |
Desferrioxamine |
Ans.
Explanation:
Ans. B: Potassium ferrocyanide
Treatment of copper poisoning:
- Stomach wash with 1 percent solution of potassium ferrocyanide which acts as an antidote by forming an insoluble cupric ferrocyanide
- Emetics are contraindicated
- Demulcent drinks form insoluble albuminate of copper
- Castor oil
- Chelation with penicillamine/ EDTA/ BAL
Q. 3
Instead of penicillamine, following can be used in copper poisoning:
DNB 08; FMGE 09
| A |
EDTA |
|
| B |
Desferrioxamine |
|
| C |
Succimer |
|
| D |
A and C both |
Q. 3
Instead of penicillamine, following can be used in copper poisoning:
DNB 08; FMGE 09
| A |
EDTA |
|
| B |
Desferrioxamine |
|
| C |
Succimer |
|
| D |
A and C both |
Ans.
Explanation:
Ans. A and C both
