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An ingested poison is a substance that can kill or injury a person if swallowed. Examples of ingested poisons are cyanide, household cleaners like bleach, corrosive chemicals, paint thinners, and poisonous mushrooms.
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What is ingested poisons?
Ingested poisons include foods, alcohol, medication, household and garden items, and certain plants
Are fox gloves poisons?
The biannual flower, the Foxglove, is poisonous, and should not ingested.
What are the 2 types of household poisons?
One group is products that were never meant to be ingested or inhaled, the other group contains products that can be ingested in small quantities, but which are harmful if taken in large amounts.
What typr of poisons did romeo use?
A deadly one. It kills within seconds of being ingested. Its exact name isn't specified.
What type of poisons should not be thrown up?
Any poison ingested should not be thrown up, simply clean the mouth and call poison center for further advice.
What poisons were ingested by witches in Salem?
1. There were no witches in Salem 2. They were never accused of/ believed to have ingested poison 3. The only mention of poisoning in Salem literature is the theory that the afflicted got that way from Ergotism, poisoning by eating wheat or rye infected with the fungus Ergot.
How do Charcoal tablets or capsules to induce vomiting?
They are not given to induce vomiting (although sometimes they do). They are given to adsorb chemical poisons that have been ingested and so prevent them from entering the body.
Why must emetic given soon after the egg treatment of metal poisoning?
An emetic like ipecac syrup would only be given for orally ingested poisons, metal poisoning from fumes would not benefit. The use of eggs is outdated advice. The only acceptable adsorbant for oral poisons remains activated charcoal slurries.
What is the meaning by which Cleopatra died?
Cleopatra died by some type of poison. The story of a snakebite is pure myth, that even the ancients writers did not believe. The results of modern research say that she died by a mixture of three poisons which were ingested.
What parts of the body do poisons attack?
Depends on the type of toxin, the method of action of the toxin and the amount of toxin ingested. Some poisons can be absorbed through the skin (dermally) as well. Neurotoxins for example, attack the nervous system; this can cause paralysis, and death normally through asphyxiation or heart failure. Others may may target specific organs or organ groups in the body.
What is used in warrior cats to induce vomit ting?
Warrior cats use a combination of eating certain herbs like yarrow or wild garlic to induce vomiting. This can help them get rid of ingested toxins or poisons.
What kinds of medicines can be legally kept and supplied by authorised seller of poisons in Hong Kong?
As of 31/12/2016, authorised sellers of poisons are allowed to sell non-poisons, part 2 poisons, part 1 poisons, part 1 schedule 1 poisons, part 1 schedule 1 schedule 3 poisons, antibiotics, and dangerous drugs.
