Friday July 16, 1999 - Question 7

Which of the following statements about the treatment of Amanita exposures is true?

A. Thioctic acid is a safe and effective antidote used in the treatment of Amanita exposures.

B. Activated charcoal is able to adsorb amanitin.

C. Penicillin G has been recommended as a treatment for Amanita exposures because of its proposed renal effects.

D. The efficacy of high dose Penicillin G has been established through controlled prospective clinical trials.

E. Silibinin is approved in the United States for the treatment of Amanita exposures.
 

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