The ______________________________ contains sodium thiosulfate, sodium nitrate, and amyl nitrate and is useful in the treatment of cyanide poisoning
a. Pasadena Cyanide Antidote Kit
b. Cyanokit
c. Cyclic Antidote Kit
d. California Cyanide Antidote
a
Rationale: a. Correct.
b. The cyanokit contains hydroxocobalamin, a chemical precursor to B-12.
c. No such kit exists.
d. No such kit exists.
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