Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Poison) List II (Antidote) A. Opium 1. Flumazenil B. Cyanide 2. Naloxone C. Mercury 3. Dimercapto-1-propane sulphate D. Diazepam 4. Sodium thiosulphate
Matching Poisons with Antidotes
Analysis of Matches
The question requires matching specific poisons from List I with their corresponding antidotes from List II. Here is the step-by-step matching based on standard toxicology:
- Opium (A) is an opioid. Its specific antidote is Naloxone (2), which reverses opioid effects.
- Cyanide (B) poisoning requires specific antidotes. Sodium thiosulphate (4) is a key component used in cyanide antidote kits.
- Mercury (C) poisoning is treated with chelating agents. Dimercapto-1-propane sulphate (3) is a chelating agent effective against mercury.
- Diazepam (D) is a benzodiazepine. Its specific antagonist is Flumazenil (1).
Correct Matchings
Based on the analysis, the correct pairings are:
- A - 2
- B - 4
- C - 3
- D - 1
| List I (Poison) | List II (Antidote) |
|---|---|
| A. Opium | 2. Naloxone |
| B. Cyanide | 4. Sodium thiosulphate |
| C. Mercury | 3. Dimercapto-1-propane sulphate |
| D. Diazepam | 1. Flumazenil |
This corresponds to the matching A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1.
Important Questions from Acute Poisoning
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