Veterinary Technician

Category - Critical Care

What is the most immediate and common treatment for the ingestion of toxic substances?
  1. Gastric lavage
  2. Inducing vomiting
  3. Stomach pumping
  4. Fluid therapy
Explanation
Answer: B - Inducing vomiting is the most immediate and common form of treatment for the ingestion of toxic substances. This should be performed within four hours of the suspected ingestion, to coincide with gastric emptying time. Once the toxin has entered the small intestines, vomiting will have minimal effectiveness.
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