Which of the following are true? a) Atropine is the most effective treatment aft

Question

Which of the following are true?

a)Atropine is the most effective treatment after exposure to sulfur mustards.

b)Cyanide is only a man-made chemical and does not occur naturally.

c)Most people who are exposed to sulfur mustards don’t die.

d)Pralidoxime is effective after exposure to Sevin.

e)Perchloroethylene is eliminated from the body mainly in your exhaled breath.

f)Styrene is considered a teratogenic chemical.

g)If you were in an area where Sarin was released you should seek the highest point possible.

Explanation / Answer

a)

false

it is treated medically similar to thermal burns.

b)

false

Cyanide is released from natural substances in some foods and in certain plants such as cassava, lima beans and almonds.

c)

True. in world war 1, less than 5% who got exposed died.

d)

true

it works as an antidote

e)

true

More than 80% of inhaled perchloroethylene is eliminated unchanged by the lungs

f)

false

g)

true, as serin is heavier than air.

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