Thursday July 29, 1999 - Question 6

Which one of the following statements about orellanine-containing mushrooms is correct?

A. Patients present with anticholinergic symptoms.

B. Hepatotoxicity from exposure to orellanine-containing species is rare.

C. Onset of symptoms is preceded by a latent period of 6-8 hours.

D. Symptoms of oliguric renal failure typically present within 24 hours of ingestion.

E. Activated charcoal is effective in minimizing the toxicity associated with orellanine exposure.
 

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