Posted: August 17th, 2017

Induction of vomiting is indicated for the accidental poisoning patient who has ingested

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.