Acute salicylate (ASA, aspirin) poisoning results in:
a. chemical pneumonitis.
b. hepatic damage.
c. retractions and grunting.
d. disorientation and loss of consciousness.
ANS: D
ASA poisoning causes disorientation and loss of consciousness. Chemical pneumonitis is caused by hydrocarbon ingestion. Hepatic damage is caused by acetaminophen overdose. ASA does not cause airway obstruction.
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