You are taking a class on caring for victims of biochemical terrorist attacks. You should learn that what agents produce signs and symptoms within seconds of exposure?
A) Viral agents
B) Nerve agents
C) Pulmonary agents
D) Potassium mustards
Ans: B
Feedback: Latency is the time from absorption to the appearance of signs and symptoms. Sulfur mustards and pulmonary agents have the longest latency, whereas vesicants, nerve agents, and cyanide produce signs and symptoms within seconds.
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