Ethylene glycol is a common poison that is found in:
A. photocopier solutions
B. car oil
C. antifreeze
D. ethanol
c
Rationale: Ethylene glycol is commonly found in antifreeze and windshield deicing solutions and is often colorless with a sweet taste. It can severely damage the liver and even cause inflammation of the lungs (pneumonitis). Gastric lavage should be performed within 30 minutes of the ingestion of ethylene glycol.
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A) The back side faces the buccal surfaces of the teeth and away from the source of radiation. B) The back side faces the lingual surfaces of the teeth and toward the source of radiation. C) The tube side faces the buccal surfaces of the teeth and toward the source of radiation. D) The tube side faces the lingual surfaces of the teeth and toward the source of radiation.