In the event that OEC Technicians are exposed to an organophosphate or a chemical nerve agent, they may need to self-administer the nerve agent antidote. Which of the following statements regarding the self-administration of a nerve agent antidote is false?
a. "If severe symptoms are present, three atropine auto-injectors and three 2-PAM Cl injectors are administered in rapid succession."
b. "The medication is administered in a way that is similar to that for an Epi-Pen."
c. "If the nerve agent has been ingested, exposure may continue for some time, and a relapse is a possibility."
d. "Depending on the symptoms observed, the initial treatment will either be an atropine auto-injector or a 2-PAM Cl injector."
Answer: d
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