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Question 1 of 5

The following poisons/drugs have been correctly paired with an appropriate antidote/specific measure: (Select one that does not apply)

A. Paracetamol-acetylcysteine

B. Iron-desferrioxamine

C. Codeine-naloxone

D. Organophosphorus insecticides - dicobalt edetate

Correct Answer: Organophosphorus insecticides - dicobalt edetate

Question 2 of 5

Methadone:(Select one that does not apply)

A. Has the potential to cause dependence

B. Can only be prescribed to registered addicts by doctors with a special licence

C. Is usually administered as an elixir

D. Depresses the cough centre

Correct Answer: Can only be prescribed to registered addicts by doctors with a special licence

Question 3 of 5

Chronic use of anabolic steroids is associated with:

A. Pancreatitis

B. Ototoxicity

C. Hepatic tumours

D. Peripheral neuropathy

Correct Answer: Hepatic tumours

Question 4 of 5

Features of the opioid withdrawal syndrome include:

A. Yawning

B. Rhinorrhoea

C. Mydriasis

D. All the above

Correct Answer: All the above

Question 5 of 5

The combination of coma, dilated pupils, hyperreflexia and tachycardia is consistent with overdose of the following drugs when taken alone:

A. Co-dydramol

B. Dosulepin

C. Aspirin

D. Lorazepam

Correct Answer: Dosulepin

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