PracticeQuiz content is free on an ad-supported model.

Unfortunately, we can't support ad blocker usage because of the impact on our servers. If you'd like to continue, please disable your ad blocker and reload page.

Reload page

CEN Practice Exam (Certified Emergency Nurse)

Category - Substance Abuse

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

You are caring for a patient who has taken a drug overdose. You must administer charcoal to the patient. You understand that the reason for giving charcoal is to:

Induce vomiting
Absorb toxins
Decrease serum dug levels
Cause quick evacuation of pill fragments

Explanation

Answer: B - The primary reason for administering charcoal is to prevent absorption of toxins into the system. Charcoal is not used to induce vomiting or diarrhea. It does not reduce current drug levels, but it may reduce future drug levels.

Previous Next

Was this helpful? Upvote!

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

CEN Practice Exam (Certified Emergency Nurse)

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz

Ad-Blocker not supported

CEN Practice Exam (Certified Emergency Nurse)

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz