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Veterinary Technician

Category - Pharmacology

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When treating an animal that has ingested a poisonous substance, when is emesis likely to be the most beneficial?
  1. Within a few hours of ingestion
  2. Within twenty-four hours of ingestion
  3. When the animal has ingested a corrosive substance
  4. When an animal has ingested petroleum distillates
Explanation
Answer: A - Emesis is the most beneficial when induced within a few hours of ingestion of the poisonous substance. It should never be done when the swallowing reflex is absent, when a patient is seizing, or if a corrosive substance or petroleum distillates have been ingested.
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