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Question 12: You are caring for a patient who has taken a drug overdose. You must administer charcoal tothe patient.
You understand that the reason for giving charcoal is to:
A. Induce vomiting
B. Absorb toxins
C. Decrease serum dug levels
D. Cause quick evacuation of pill fragments
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The primary reason for administering charcoal is to prevent absorption of toxins into the
system. Charcoal is not used to induce vomiting or diarrhea. It does not reduce current drug levels,
but it
may reduce future drug levels.
