Wednesday May 19, 1999 - Question 12

Which of the following statements concerning zinc toxicity in dogs is correct?

A. Pennies minted before 1983 contain 96% zinc, and therefore are a risk for zinc poisoning when ingested.

B. A potentially life-threatening problem associated with zinc toxicity is a hemolytic anemia.

C. Acute renal failure is the most common presentation in dogs after zinc ingestion.

D. Treatment for zinc toxicity is primarily with chelating agents such as calcium EDTA.

E. Blood collected for serum zinc levels can be collected in a red top tube.
 
 

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