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What Do You Know About Poison Prevention?
Poisons can be solids, liquids, sprays, or gases. They can be something a person eats, breathes, gets in the eyes, or on the skin. Learn more about accidental poisonings by taking this quiz.
Author: Sinovic, Dianna
Online Medical Reviewer: Fraser, Marianne, MSN, RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Novick, Tara BSN, MSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Sather, Rita RN
Date Last Reviewed: 05/01/2023
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