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CBRNE - Nerve Agents, G-series: Tabun, Sarin, Soman
Author: Jeffrey L Arnold, MD
 UCI School of Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine and Hallym University Sc
Which of the following is false concerning the clinical effects of nerve agent poisoning?
A)Localized sweating occurs first in low-dose liquid exposures. B)Fasciculations occur with deeper nerve agent penetration in liquid exposures.
C)Vomiting and/or diarrhea are ominous signs in the progression of toxicity in liquid exposure. D)Bronchospasm is the most important factor leading to respiratory arrest in patients exposed to nerve agent.
E)Miosis may last for weeks after exposure to nerve agent vapor.
The correct answer is D
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