Consider the following terms, and choose the one that describes the source of the
a. Poison Prevention Packaging Act
b. Poison Control Center
c. Toxidromes
d. Poisondex
ANS: D
The most up-to-date information on both human and animal poisonings is provided by Poi-sondex. Developed in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Centers in Denver, Colorado, this detailed toxicology database is designed to identify and provide information on chemical composition, toxicity, and medical management of over 750,000 drugs and other sub-stances.
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