September 2007 Version 1.0 START Workshop 2 Toxic or Not Introduction to Medicines Calls
September 2007 Version 1.0 Use the low toxicity poster, and identify whether after ingestion products are considered low toxicity or toxic Choose the correct answer by clicking on the appropriate To move onto the next product or page, click on Good Luck
September 2007 Version 1.0 Snails Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Snails Toxic Low Toxicity Correct – snails, slugs, tadpoles & worms are generally considered of low toxicity after ingestion Slug Pellets however can be harmful
September 2007 Version 1.0 Snails Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect – snails, slugs, tadpoles & worms are generally considered of low toxicity after ingestion Slug Pellets however can be harmful
September 2007 Version 1.0 Compost Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Compost Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect – compost, earth, peat & soil are generally considered of low toxicity after ingestion
September 2007 Version 1.0 Compost Toxic Low Toxicity Correct – compost, earth, peat & soil are generally considered of low toxicity after ingestion
September 2007 Version 1.0 Iron Tablets Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Iron Tablets Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect – large quantities of iron can cause coma and even death after ingestion. Multivitamins may contain iron
September 2007 Version 1.0 Iron Tablets Toxic Low Toxicity Correct – large quantities of iron can cause coma and even death after ingestion. Multivitamins may contain iron
September 2007 Version 1.0 Nail Glue Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Nail Glue Toxic Low Toxicity Correct - Ingestion is usually harmless
September 2007 Version 1.0 Nail Glue Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect - Ingestion is usually harmless
September 2007 Version 1.0 Wax Crayons Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Wax Crayons Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect - dyes, can be very toxic but the amount contained in crayons is so small that serious poisoning is extremely unlikely after ingestion.
September 2007 Version 1.0 Wax Crayons Toxic Low Toxicity Correct - dyes, can be very toxic but the amount contained in crayons is so small that serious poisoning is extremely unlikely after ingestion.
September 2007 Version 1.0 Nicotine Lozenges Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Nicotine Lozenges Toxic Low Toxicity Correct - nicotine is highly toxic after ingestion
September 2007 Version 1.0 Nicotine Lozenges Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect - nicotine is highly toxic after ingestion
September 2007 Version 1.0 Oral Contraceptive Pill Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Oral Contraceptive Pill Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect - rarely produces toxic effects after ingestion. May result in stomach upset, and possible vaginal bleeding in young girls
September 2007 Version 1.0 Oral Contraceptive Pill Toxic Low Toxicity Correct - rarely produces toxic effects after ingestion May result in stomach upset, and possible vaginal bleeding in young girls
September 2007 Version 1.0 Suntan Lotion Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Suntan Lotion Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect - low toxicity after ingestion.
September 2007 Version 1.0 Suntan Lotion Toxic Low Toxicity Correct - low toxicity after ingestion.
September 2007 Version 1.0 Sudocrem Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Sudocrem Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect - symptoms are unlikely to arise after ingestion of this product.
September 2007 Version 1.0 Sudocrem Toxic Low Toxicity Correct - symptoms are unlikely to arise after ingestion of this product.
September 2007 Version 1.0 Baby Bio Plant Food Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Baby Bio Plant Food Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect - very low toxicity after ingestion. A small glass of milk or water may be helpful.
September 2007 Version 1.0 Baby Bio Plant Food Toxic Low Toxicity Correct - very low toxicity after ingestion. A small glass of milk or water may be helpful.
September 2007 Version 1.0 Hormone Replacement Therapy Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Hormone Replacement Therapy Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect - very low toxicity after ingestion. No treatment required in adults or children
September 2007 Version 1.0 Hormone Replacement Therapy Toxic Low Toxicity Correct - very low toxicity after ingestion. No treatment required in adults or children
September 2007 Version 1.0 Dishwasher Tablets Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Dishwasher Tablets Toxic Low Toxicity Correct - these products are potentially corrosive and can be toxic after ingestion
September 2007 Version 1.0 Dishwasher Tablets Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect - these products are potentially corrosive and can be toxic after ingestion
September 2007 Version 1.0 Pencil Lead (Graphite) Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Pencil Lead (Graphite) Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect - low toxicity after ingestion.
September 2007 Version 1.0 Pencil Lead (Graphite) Toxic Low Toxicity Correct - low toxicity after ingestion.
September 2007 Version 1.0 Holly Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Holly Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect - low toxicity after ingestion.
September 2007 Version 1.0 Holly Toxic Low Toxicity Correct - low toxicity after ingestion.
September 2007 Version 1.0 Screen Wash Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Screen Wash Toxic Low Toxicity Correct - depends on ingredients and concentrations (de-icer), but can be toxic after ingestion
September 2007 Version 1.0 Screen Wash Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect - depends on ingredients and concentrations (de-icer), but can be toxic after ingestion
September 2007 Version 1.0 Children’s Paints Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Children’s Paints Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect - low toxicity after ingestion, since these products are water based
September 2007 Version 1.0 Children’s Paints Toxic Low Toxicity Correct - low toxicity after ingestion, since these products are water based
September 2007 Version 1.0 Antacids (e.g. Rennie ® ) Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Antacids (e.g. Rennie ® ) Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect - low toxicity after ingestion
September 2007 Version 1.0 Antacids (e.g. Rennie ® ) Toxic Low Toxicity Correct - low toxicity after ingestion
September 2007 Version 1.0 Hand Washing Up Liquid Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Hand Washing Up Liquid Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect - low toxicity after ingestion
September 2007 Version 1.0 Hand Washing Up Liquid Toxic Low Toxicity Correct - low toxicity after ingestion
September 2007 Version 1.0 Quinine Tablets Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Quinine Tablets Toxic Low Toxicity Correct – highly toxic after ingestion. Deaths have been reported
September 2007 Version 1.0 Quinine Tablets Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect – highly toxic after ingestion. Deaths have been reported
September 2007 Version 1.0 Button Battery Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Button Battery Toxic Low Toxicity Correct – Toxicity following ingestion is rare but may be related to intestinal obstruction or effects from battery content. X-ray recommended
September 2007 Version 1.0 Button Battery Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect – Toxicity following ingestion is rare but may be related to intestinal obstruction or effects from battery content. X-ray recommended
September 2007 Version 1.0 Lyclear Crème Rinse Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Lyclear Crème Rinse Toxic Low Toxicity Correct – Ingestion of more than 15 mL of the lotion by a child or 90 mL by an adult might cause symptoms of isopropanol poisoning.
September 2007 Version 1.0 Lyclear Crème Rinse Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect – Ingestion of more than 15 mL of the lotion by a child or 90 mL by an adult might cause symptoms of isopropanol poisoning.
September 2007 Version 1.0 Fish Food Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Fish Food Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect - low toxicity after ingestion
September 2007 Version 1.0 Fish Food Toxic Low Toxicity Correct - low toxicity after ingestion
September 2007 Version 1.0 Daisy Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Daisy Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect – Bellis perennis (Daisy) are of low toxicity after ingestion
September 2007 Version 1.0 Daisy Toxic Low Toxicity Correct – Bellis perennis (Daisy) are of low toxicity after ingestion
September 2007 Version 1.0 Lily of the Valley Toxic Low Toxicity
September 2007 Version 1.0 Lily of the Valley Toxic Low Toxicity Correct – Ingestion of large amounts may cause adverse effects on the heart.
September 2007 Version 1.0 Lily of the Valley Toxic Low Toxicity Incorrect – Ingestion of large amounts may cause adverse effects on the heart.
September 2007 Version 1.0 Well done you have completed this workshop Points to Remember: Be careful in clarifying that the route of toxicity is by ingestion only If in doubt - REFER