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.
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.
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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.
β Correct Answer: A. combines with cytochromes and catalase to block hydrogen and electron transport, thus producing tissue asphyxia
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