Question

Which of the following signs and symptoms might lead a healthcare worker to suspect his patient is suffering from poisoning? Check all that apply.

fatigue

nausea and vomiting

unusual breath odor

uncontrollable bleeding

Answer 1

fatigue — Yes
nausea and vomiting — Yes
unusual breath odor — Yes

Uncontrollable bleeding — No (not a common general sign of poisoning; it can occur with specific toxins such as anticoagulant rodenticides, but isn’t a typical acute poisoning sign).