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What is the primary action to take after vomiting has occurred due to poisoning?

  1. Administer more water

  2. Induce more vomiting

  3. Administer activated charcoal

  4. Give the patient lemon juice

The correct answer is: Administer activated charcoal

After vomiting has occurred due to poisoning, the primary action to take is to administer activated charcoal. This is because activated charcoal absorbs and neutralizes the poison in the stomach, preventing it from being absorbed into the body. Administering more water (A) may dilute the poison but not remove it from the body. Inducing more vomiting (B) can be harmful and should only be done under medical supervision. Giving the patient lemon juice (D) has no effect on poisoning and may even irritate the stomach further. Therefore, the best course of action is to administer activated charcoal.

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