Sunday December 13, 1998 - Question 9

Which of the following statements about the treatment of beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist toxicity is correct?

A. Syrup of ipecac can be safely administered in recent ingestions involving children less than 6 years of age.
 
B. Activated charcoal is not indicated in ingestions that have occurred beyond two hours before presentation.
 
C. Multiple dose activated charcoal has no role in the management of beta adrenergic receptor antagonist toxicity.
 
D. Gastric lavage is not indicated in ingestions that have occurred beyond one hour before presentation.
 
E. Whole-bowel irrigation with a polyethylene glycol solution may be beneficial in patients who have ingested sustained-release preparations.
 
 

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