Question 26 · LDEK · Fluoride
Indicate the most adequate proceeding in the case of accidental intake of fluoride at a dose of 9 mg/kg of body weight by a child:
- A. calcium should be administered orally and the patient should be monitored for the next 4 hours.
- B. calcium gluconate should be administered intravenously and the patient should be monitored for the next 4 hours.
- C. gastric lavage should be administered, than calcium orally and the patient should be monitored for the next 4 hours.
- D. patient should be referred to hospital, the vital functions should be supported, gastric lavage should be administered, than calcium should be administered orally and observation.
- E. patient should be referred to hospital, the vital functions should be supported, activated charcoal administrated than gastric lavage, calcium gluconate intravenously and observation.
Hint
Place 9 mg/kg against the commonly cited thresholds of 5 and 15 mg/kg and match the corresponding management tier.
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