12. The best choice is D. All of the above. As
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ntoxication evolves, the clinical presentation of ethylen
e
g
lycol poisoning changes over time. Signs an
d
s
ymptoms depend on the amount ingested an
d
c
oncurrent use of alcohol. Therefore, making a correc
t
diagnosis requires a reliable history of the time, route,
a
nd magnitude of exposure. A history of ethanol abus
e
mi
ght suggest ingestion of ethylene glycol as an ethano
l
s
ubstitute. Asking about similar symptoms in famil
y
m
embers, friends, pets, and coworkers might hel
p
identify a common exposure source.
F
eedback for A. (Web only): The best choice is D. All of
the above. As intoxication evolves, the clinical
presentation of ethylene glycol poisoning changes over
time. Signs and symptoms depend on the amount
ingested and concurrent use of alcohol. Making a correct
diagnosis requires a reliable history of the time, route,
and magnitude of exposure. A history of ethanol abuse
might suggest ingestion of ethylene glycol as an ethanol
substitute, and a careful history about similar symptoms
in family members, friends, pets, and coworkers might
be helpful in identifying a common source of exposure.
Feedback for B. (Web only): The best choice is D. All of
the above. As intoxication evolves, the clinical
presentation of ethylene glycol poisoning changes over
time. Signs and symptoms depend on the amount
ingested and concurrent use of alcohol. A history of
ethanol abuse might suggest ingestion of ethylene glycol
as an ethanol substitute. Making a correct diagnosis
requires a reliable history of the time, route, and
magnitude of exposure. A careful history about similar
symptoms in family members, friends, pets, and
coworkers might be helpful in identifying a common
source of exposure.
Feedback for C. (Web only): The best choice is D. All of
the above. As intoxication evolves, the clinical
presentation of ethylene glycol poisoning changes over
time. Signs and symptoms depend on the amount
ingested and concurrent use of alcohol. Taking a careful
history about similar symptoms in family members,
friends, pets, and coworkers might help identify a
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