) Which of the following is true regarding the gastric decontamination of a drug taken as an overdose two hours prior to seeking assistance?
A. Ipecac syrup should be administered at the scene regardless of the circumstances.
B. At a health care facility, the patient should receive gastric lavage which has demonstrated to have superior recovery of tablet material.
C. At the health care facility, the use of activated charcoal should be considered if contraindications are not present.
D. A cathartic such as magnesium citrate is all that should be administered.
Answer:C
) Which of the following is true regarding the gastric decontamination of a drug taken as an overdose two hours prior to seeking assistance?
A. Ipecac syrup should be administered at the scene regardless of the circumstances. B. At a health care facility, the patient should receive gastric lavage which has demonstrated to have superior recovery of tablet material. C. At the health care facility, the use of activated charcoal should be considered if contraindications are not present. D. A cathartic such as magnesium citrate is all that should be administered.