) Which of the following is true regarding therapy with multiple doses of activated charcoal for a poisoning?
A. For drugs for which it is effective, the elimination half-life of the drug can be decreased by multiple doses of activated charcoal.
B. It should be used for most drug overdoses.
C. Substances with a short duration in the body are more likely to respond to this therapy.
D. It should be avoided in patients with hyperactive bowel sounds.
Answer:A
) Which of the following is true regarding therapy with multiple doses of activated charcoal for a poisoning?
A. For drugs for which it is effective, the elimination half-life of the drug can be decreased by multiple doses of activated charcoal. B. It should be used for most drug overdoses. C. Substances with a short duration in the body are more likely to respond to this therapy. D. It should be avoided in patients with hyperactive bowel sounds.