A 3 yrs old child is brought to the emergency room by his parents after they found him having a generalized seizure at home. The child's breath smells of garlic, and he has bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and muscle twitching. Which poison is it likely that this child has encountered?
AThallium
BCarbon monoxide
CArsenic
DLead
Which of the following statements about Wilson's disease is false?
AAutosomal recessive
BSerum ceruloplasmin level < 20 mg/dl
CUrinary copper excretion < 100 micrograms/day
DZinc acetate is used as maintenance therapy
An industrial worker presents with blue lines on gums and tremors. What is the most probable diagnosis?
AMercury
BLead
CArsenic poisoning
DCarbon monoxide
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