The Antidote for Cyanide poisoning is: (A) Atropine, (B) 2-Pralidoxime, (C) Sodium nitrite with sodium thiosulfate, (D) None of the above
Answer is C. (C) Sodium nitrite with sodium thiosulfate # Cyanide poisoning:> Treatment: Stomach wash or emesis, activated charcoal and cathartic. 100 ml. of 50% glucose, 2 mg. naloxone, and 100 mg. thiamine i.v. 5 to 10 mg. diazepam, if the patient is violent or aggressive. Assure the patient that he will I recover. If flashbacks occur give antianxiety and if necessary antipsychotic drugs, such as haloperidol. Psychotherapy.