DABAT Practice Questions - Diplomate Of The American Board Of Applied Toxicology (DABAT) Exam

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A poison center receives a call about a 3-year-old who ingested several iron tablets from a prenatal vitamin bottle approximately 1 hour ago. The estimated ingestion is 40 mg/kg of elemental iron. What is the most appropriate recommendation?

Home observation with follow-up call in 4 hours Referral to the emergency department for evaluation and possible whole bowel irrigation Administer syrup of ipecac to induce vomiting Give milk to neutralize the iron

Correct Answer:

Referral to the emergency department for evaluation and possible whole bowel irrigation

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