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Poisoning General Management — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Call Poison Control 1-800-222-1222

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Safety & Infection Control 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Poisoning General Management on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Do

Nursing actions

ABCs first, then identify agent
Activated charcoal if appropriate
Bring container/pill bottle

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Antidotes

Nursing actions

Acetaminophen → N-acetylcysteine
Opioid → naloxone
Benzo → flumazenil

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Avoid

Key facts

NO charcoal if caustic/acid
Don't induce vomiting

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Watch

What to look for

Caustic → dilute water/milk
Protect airway if ↓LOC

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Quick Tip

Supportive care of airway, breathing, and circulation takes priority over identifying the exact substance.

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