Syrup of ipecac has been used less in recent years because:
a. it can take up to 8-12 hours to work.
b. it removes, on average, less than one-third of the stomach contents.
c. most patients will not drink it.
d. the forceful vomiting removes too much fluid from the body
Answer: b. it removes, on average, less than one-third of the stomach contents.
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