Which of the Following Substances May Be Ordered by Medical

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following substances may be ordered by medical control to dilute a poison?

• A) Milk of magnesia or magnesium citrate
• B) Milk or water
• C) Milk or milk of magnesia
• D) Water with syrup of ipecac

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