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BCEN CEN Practice Question

A family of four is brought to the emergency department with symptoms of headache, nausea, and dizziness. They report having used a portable generator indoors during a power outage. Which of the following is the BEST initial treatment for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning?

  • Give sodium bicarbonate to correct metabolic acidosis

  • Administer 100% oxygen via non-rebreather mask

  • Initiate hyperbaric oxygen therapy immediately

  • Administer intravenous acetylcysteine

BCEN CEN
Environment and Toxicology Emergencies, and Communicable Diseases
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