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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

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When should you give a patient activated charcoal?

During a hypoglycemic episode
After a grand mal seizure
they suffer 3^rd. degree burns to their lower extremities
Following emesis or when emesis is contraindicated, and only in cases of poisoning by ingestion

Explanation

Answer: D -A patient should be given activated charcoal following emesis, or when emesis is contraindicated if they have been poisoned by ingestion. Activated charcoal works by absorbing toxins through chemical binding and prevents gastrointestinal absorption.

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