This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: FMT Q Bank, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Which of these statements is false regarding snake bite? 
Select and explain. 
A. Anti snake venom is effective for pit viper, B. Cobra venom is neurotoxic, C. Atropine premedication should be used before administering neostigmine, D. ASV administration is done only after the test dose
A: Anti snake venom is effective for pit viper
Answer: A: Anti snake venom is effective for pit viper 
Explanation: Anti- snake venom is not effective for pit viper. It is effective only for- 1. Common cobra 2. Russel's viper 3. Saw-sealed viper 4. Krait Cobra belongs elipidae family & is neurotoxic Atropine premedication should be used before administering neostigmine (which is used for cobra bite). Anti Snake Venom administration is done only after the test dose.