33 4-53. Of the following, which is the most likely area of damage in a victim who has ingested a strong alkali? 1. Stomach 2. Esophagus 3. Liver 4. Colon 4-54. Treatment of a victim who ingested a strong acid includes intravenous infusion therapy and 1. inducing vomiting 2. diluting the stomach contents with water 3. neutralizing the stomach contents with a weak sodium bicarbonate solution 4. gastric lavage 4-55. Which of the following substances, upon ingestion, poses a threat of chemical or aspiration pneumonia? 1. Acid compounds 2. Alkali compounds 3. Petroleum distillates 4. Any of the above 4-56. If you are unable to reach the poison control center or a physician for specific instructions, how should you treat a victim who has ingested turpentine? 1. Induce vomiting and observe 2. Give 1 to 2 ounces of vegetable oil orally 3. Neutralize the poison with vinegar and water 4. Give 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls of milk of magnesia 4-57. Of the following, which, if any, is considered the most common agent in inhalation poisoning? 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Carbon monoxide 3. Freon 4. None of the above 4-58. Treatment for an inhalation poisoning victim includes all of the following EXCEPT 1. removal from the contaminated atmosphere 2. administration of oxygen 3. administration of stimulants 4. treatment for shock 4-59. A patient presents exhibiting signs of anaphylactic reaction to a bee or wasp sting. Of the following, which is NOT considered appropriate treatment? 1. Removal of patient’s jewelry 2. Subcutaneous injection of epinephrine 3. Warm packs over the sting site 4. Removal of the stinger by scraping with a dull knife 4-60. The victim of a scorpion sting may safely be given any of the following pharmaceuticals EXCEPT 1. Demerol or morphine 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Valium 4. All the above are acceptable 4-61. Symptoms of a black widow spider bite may include severe pain, dyspnea, and 1. obvious swelling 2. abdominal rigidity 3. a necrotizing lesion 4. fever and chills 4-62. Excision and corticosterod therapy is early treatment for the bite of which of the following? 1. Scorpions 2. Black widow spiders 3. Brown recluse spiders 4. Snakes