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Workshop 2 Toxic or Not - Answers Introduction to Medicines Calls. Snails. Toxic Low Toxicity. Correct – snails, slugs, tadpoles & worms are generally considered of low toxicity after ingestion Slug Pellets however can be harmful. Compost. Toxic Low Toxicity. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Workshop 2Toxic or Not - Answers
• Introduction to Medicines Calls
Snails
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct – snails, slugs, tadpoles & worms are
generally considered of low toxicity after ingestion
Slug Pellets however can be harmful
Compost
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct – compost, earth, peat & soil are generally considered of low toxicity
after ingestion
Iron Tablets
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct – large quantities of iron can cause coma and
even death after ingestion. Multivitamins may contain
iron
Nail Glue
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct - Ingestion is usually harmless
Wax Crayons
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct - dyes, can be very toxic but the amount contained in
crayons is so small that seriouspoisoning is extremely unlikely
after ingestion.
Nicotine Lozenges
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct - nicotine is highly toxic after ingestion
Oral Contraceptive Pill
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct - rarely produces toxic effects after ingestion
May result in stomach upset, and possible vaginal
bleeding in young girls
Suntan Lotion
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct - low toxicity after ingestion.
Sudocrem
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct - symptoms are unlikely to arise after
ingestion of this product.
Baby Bio Plant Food
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct - very low toxicity after ingestion. A small glass of milk
or water may be helpful.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct - very low toxicity after ingestion. No treatment required in adults or children
Dishwasher Tablets
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct - these products are potentially corrosive and can
be toxic after ingestion
Pencil Lead (Graphite)
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct - low toxicity after ingestion.
Holly
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct - low toxicity after ingestion.
Screen Wash
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct - depends on ingredients and
concentrations (de-icer), but can be toxic after ingestion
Children’s Paints
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct - low toxicity after ingestion, since these
products are water based
Antacids (e.g. Rennie®)
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct - low toxicity after ingestion
Hand Washing Up Liquid
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct - low toxicity after ingestion
Quinine Tablets
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct – highly toxic after ingestion. Deaths
have been reported
Button Battery
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct – Toxicity following ingestion is rare but may be
related to intestinal obstruction or effects from
battery content. X-ray recommended
Lyclear Crème Rinse
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct – Ingestion of more than 15 mL of the lotion by a child or 90 mL by an
adult might cause symptoms of isopropanol poisoning.
Fish Food
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct - low toxicity after ingestion
Daisy
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct – Bellis perennis (Daisy) are of low toxicity after ingestion
Lily of the Valley
• Toxic
• Low Toxicity
Correct – Ingestion of large amounts may cause adverse
effects on the heart.
Points to Remember: Be careful in clarifying that the route of
toxicity is by ingestion only If in doubt - REFER