You Have Been Diagnosed with Neurotoxic Poisoning After Having Ingested

question 74

Multiple Choice

You have been diagnosed with neurotoxic poisoning after having ingested an algal toxin, called brevetoxin, produced by Karenia brevis.In which food did you likely consume this?

• A)Freshwater trout
• B)Canned tuna
• C)Oysters
• D)Tomatoes

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Definitions:

Health Care-Acquired

Infections or conditions that are contracted by a patient while receiving treatment or care in a healthcare facility.

Wound Infection

A complication in the healing process characterized by the invasion of the wound site by pathogenic microorganisms.

Vital Signs

Critical measurements of body function, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, that indicate the state of a patient's health.

MRSA Positive

Indicates the presence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a type of bacteria resistant to several antibiotics, creating treatment challenges.