Though You Are an Attentive Parent, You Lost Track of Your

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Essay

Though you are an attentive parent, you lost track of your inquisitive toddler for a few minutes, just long enough for him to wander into the garage and open a package of insecticide that you use to control insects in your garden.You have no idea if any of the poison has been ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through his skin.You take the package away from your child and read under the "caution" section that it is an anticholinesterase.Given that this poison was made for insects, not humans, should you be worried? Explain your answer.What would happen to the child if he has indeed been affected? Explain which type of synapses could be affected.Propose an antidote (it's OK if you don't remember a specific compound, just describe what type of effect may reverse the effects of the insecticide).

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Definitions:

Mouth Care

The routine cleaning and maintenance of the mouth, teeth, gums, and tongue for health and hygiene.

Skin Moisturized

The condition of the skin being hydrated, often achieved through the application of lotions or creams that prevent dryness.

Hospice Care

Specialized care aimed at providing comfort and support to patients and their families during the final stages of a terminal illness.

Terminal Illness

A disease or condition which is incurable and expected to lead to the death of the patient within a relatively short period of time.