The child who is a candidate for treatment with syrup of ipecac after ingestion of a toxic substance or overdose is the child who has ingested which substance?
a. Acetaminophen elixir
b. Chlorine bleach
c. Kerosene
d. Toilet cleanser
ANS: A
Ipecac should not be given to patients who have ingested caustic substances or petroleum distillates since regurgitation carries a risk of aspiration. Acetaminophen is not a caustic substance or a petroleum distillate. Chlorine bleach and toilet cleanser are caustic substances. Kerosene is a petroleum distillate.
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