Monday June 21, 1999 - Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding coral snakes is correct?

A. Symptoms associated with Coral snake envenomation may include: nausea and vomiting, euphoria, slurred speech, paresthesias, ptosis, diplopia, muscle weakness, and respiratory paralysis.

B. Coral snake envenomations are often fatal, despite rapid, aggressive antivenin therapy.

C. In addition to its neurotoxicity, coral snake venom has significant cardiovascular effects.

D. Victims of a possible coral snake bite should be observed in an emergency room for at least 12 hours.  Symptoms delayed beyond this are extremely unlikely.

E. Neurological toxicity progressing to total-body paralysis is often permanent.
 

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