The AEMT would recognize which of the following as TRUE regarding poisoning?
A) The majority of poisonings is intentional and result in homicide or suicide.
B) All toxins are poisonous when in contact with the human body.
C) A poison is any substance that impairs a person's health by its chemical action.
D) The number one cause of poisoning in the United States is medications.
Answer: C
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