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A young child ingests silver polish by accident. The local poison control center states that cyanide is a common ingredient of silver polish.For the above patient with a toxic ingestion or exposure, select the most likely clinical effect.

Acombines with cytochromes and catalase to block hydrogen and electron transport, thus producing tissue asphyxia (Correct Answer)
Bmethemoglobinemia
Cvertigo, hyperventilation, tinnitus, and deafness
Dbone marrow depression