A 44-year-old patient was found at home unresponsive. Based on his clinical presentation and the fact that he was burning a kerosene heater in an enclosed room, you suspect that he is suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. Based on this information, which route of exposure would you recognize as responsible for the poisoning?
a. Transdermal route
b. Inhalation
c. Ingestion
d. Absorption
Answer: b
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A) primary spinal cord injury. B) tertiary spinal cord injury. C) neurogenic/spinal shock. D) secondary spinal cord injury.
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