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A girl age 4 years has been admitted to the emergency department after accidently ingesting a cleaning product. Which of the following treatments is most likely appropriate in the immediate treatment of the girl's poisoning?
 
  A) Administration of activated charcoal
  B) Inducing vomiting
  C) Gastric lavage
  D) Intravenous rehydration
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Ans: A
Activated charcoal is the most common treatment for many poisonings and is more effective and safe than induced vomiting or gastric lavage. Rehydration is likely necessary, but this does not actively treat the girl's poisoning.
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