The most popularly used emetic is:

A. sorbitol
B. milk
C. ipecac syrup
D. charcoal


c
Rationale: Ipecac syrup is the most popularly used emetic and is an extract from the roots of the Caephalis ipecacuanha plant.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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