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1

All are true regarding methanol poisoning except.

AHigh anion gap metabolic acidosis is seen in severe cases

BVisual disturbances are commonly seen

CHemodialysis is not required in methanol poisoning.

DFomepizole acts by inhibiting alcohol dehydrogenase

2

What is the mechanism of metabolism for alcohol, aspirin, and phenytoin at high doses?

AFirst pass kinetics

BFirst order kinetics

CZero order kinetics

DSecond order kinetics

3

In a patient with chronic alcoholism, which nutrient deficiency is most likely to cause neurological symptoms?

AVitamin B6

BThiamine

CFolate

DVitamin B12

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