VPT-0064
QUESTION
Cyanide poisoning is often observed in livestock. What is not true about it??
OPTIONS
(A) It occurs in acute and peracute form.
(B) The most frequent cause of poisoning is ingestion of plants containing cyanogenetic glycosides.
(C) The treatment comprises sodium nitrite in distilled water iv 20 mg/kg followed by sodium thiosulphate 20% iv at 500 mg/kg.
(D) It affects oxygen carrying capacity of blood and blood is cherry red coloured.
ANSWER
(D) It affects oxygen carrying capacity of blood and blood is cherry red coloured.
EXPLANATION
The incorrect statement is that cyanide affects the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood; cyanide mainly prevents cellular utilization of oxygen, while blood may appear bright cherry red. Acute or peracute disease, cyanogenic plants, and nitrite followed by sodium thiosulfate are recognized features of cyanide poisoning.
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