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What does JSLIST stand for? |
Joint - Service Intergrated Suit Technology |
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What does MOPP stand for? |
Mission Oriented Protective Posture |
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When under an NBC attack, when do you give the warning? |
After you put on your mask. |
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What are proper masking proceedures? |
1. HOLD breath & CLOSE eyes |
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What does CBRN stand for? |
Chemical |
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NBC hazards are classified into 2 catagories, what are they? |
1. Immediate |
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What will replace the nerve agent antidote kit(NAAK), based on shelf life expiration dates? |
The Antidote Treatment Nerve Agent Autoinjector(ATNAA). |
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What is the number of Antidote treatment nerve agent autoinjector that must be given for 1st aid treatment for nerve agent poisoning? |
3 |
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What is the number of nerve agent antidote kits that must be given as 1st aid treatment for nerve agent poisoning? |
3 |
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What ae 3 types of alarms and signals used to indicate NBC hazards? |
1. AUDIBLE ALARMS |
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What FM covers NBC operations? |
FM 3-11 |
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What FM covers NBC protection? |
FM 3-11.4 |
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What FM covers NBC decontamination? |
FM 3-5 |
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What is FM 3-7? |
NBC handbook |
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What forms do Chemical agents come in? |
1. Vapor |
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Soldiers in MOPP4 may lose how much water per hour through perspiration? |
1 quart or more. |
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When fitting a protective mask, in what sequence should the straps be tightened? |
1. Forehead |
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Which of the NBC reports is most widely used? |
NBC 1. |
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What are 3 types of proceedures for MOPP gear exchange? |
1. Individual |
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What are 3 fundementals of NBC attack? |
1. Avoid contamination |
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How long should you apply pressure when using the Auto-injector? |
10 seconds. |
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The Pro Mask will not protect against what 2 kinds of vapors/gases? |
1. Ammonia |
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Once a unit has masked, who can make the decision to unmask? |
The unit Commander |
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What is the shape of contamination markers? |
Triangle. |
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What type of an attack does an M-22 ACADA alert you of? |
Chemical |
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What are the 3 levels of DEcontamination? |
1. Immediate |
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How often should you check your pro-mask during peacetime? |
Before, during & after training events, mothly and semi-annually. The MINIMUM is MONTHLY. |
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What are the 9 MILD symptoms of nerve agent poisoning? |
1. runny nose |
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When crossing a contaminated area, what 2 things should you aviod doing? |
1. srirring up dust |
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Of these 3, Nerve, Blood and Blister agents; which causes the most casualties? |
Nerve agents. |
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How should an area suspected of contamination be crossed? |
Quickly, avoiding depressions and vegetation. |
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What are the 3 effects of Nuclear explosion? |
1. Blast |
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What is the color of a Neclear(Radiological)contamination marker? |
White background with the word ATOM in black. |
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What is the current US policy regarding the use of Nuclear assets? |
Last resort, use only if necssary. |
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What are Flash Burns? |
Burns produced from the flashof termal radiation from the fireball. |
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What causes the most casualties in a nuclear attack? |
The initial blast and the heat of detonation. |
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What is the difference between dose RATE and TOTAL dose? |
Dose rate is the amount of radiation per hour, Total dose is the actual accumulation. |
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Who has the authority to order the use of Nuclear weapons? |
Only the President of the US. |
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What are 3 types of Nuclear blast? |
1. Air |
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What does an AV VDR-2 detect and measure? |
Nuclear radiation form fall-out and radioisotopes. |
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An NBC 1 report is used to determine what? |
The initial detection of NBC weapons usage by the enemy. |
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What FM cover Nuclear contamination avoidence? |
FM 3-11.3 |
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For maximum radiation effect, which nuclear burst would you use? |
Air burst. |
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What is the best way to protect against Biological agents? |
Personal Hygiene. |
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What is a vector? |
An insect used to disseminate biological agents. |
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What is the current US policy regarding the use of Biological assets? |
NO USE. |
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What is meant by Biological Warfare? |
he intentional use, by the enemy, of germs or toxins to cause death & disease among personnel, animals, plants or to deteriorate material. |
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What isthe color of a Biological contamination marker? |
Blue background with BIO in red letters. |
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What does FM 3-3 cover? |
CBRN contamination avoidence. |
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What are 4 types of micro organisms found in Biological agents? |
1. Bacteria |
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What is the best Decontamination for Biological agent? |
Warm soapy water. |
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Where would a Biological attack be most effective? |
Cities, large troop concentrations, animals and vegetable crops. |
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How may Chemical agents be deployed? |
1. Arterial Spray |
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What are the most effective times to use Chemical agents? |
Evening and eary morning DUSK & DAWN), lack of wind & sun allows agents to persist. |
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Chemical agents are classified by the US into 3 catagories, what are they? |
1. Persistent |
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What is thecurrent US policy regarding the use of Chemical assets? |
No FIRST Use. |
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What is thecolor of the Chemical contamination marker? |
Yellow background with the word GAS in red. |
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What are 4 types of Chemical agents? |
1. Nerve |
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When would MOPP-1 be used? |
When a CB attack is POSSIBLE, pre-attack. |
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When would MOPP-2 be used? |
When a CB attack is LIKELY, pre-attack. |
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When would MOPP-3 be used? |
Used in areas with NO CONTACT HAZARD or significant vapor hazard, POST-ATTACK. |
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When would MOPP-4 be used? |
When highest degree of protection is required, when CB agents are present butactual hazard has NOT been determined. DURING & POST-ATTACK. |
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What color is the CBRNE contamination marker for Chemical (Gas)? |
–YELLOW background with RED lettering |
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What color is the CBRNE contamination marker for Biological? |
–BLUE background with RED lettering. |
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What color is the CBRNE contamination marker for Radiological? |
–WHITE background with BLACK lettering. |
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What color is the CBRNE contamination marker for Chemical Mind Field? |
–RED background with YELLOW lettering and stripe. |
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What does NATO stand for? |
–North Atlantic Treaty Organization |
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What does the M40 Field Protective Mask protect against? |
–Chemical and biological agents. |
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What does the M40 field mask consist of? |
–Face blank |
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What is the vocal CBRN alarm? |
–gas, gas, gas |
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The mask should be donned, cleared, and sealed within how many seconds? |
–9 |
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How many MOPP levels are there? |
–6 |
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–Describe MOPP Ready. |
–When a Marine carries his/her protective mask |
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–Describe MOPP Level 0 |
–When all gear is available but is not worn |
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–Describe MOPP Level 1 |
–OVER GARMENT WORN open or closed |
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–Describe MOPP Level 2 |
–OVER GARMENT WORN open or closed |
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MOPP Level 3 |
–OVER GARMENT WORN open or closed |
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Describe MOPP Level 4 |
–Over garment worn |
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What is the disadvantage of M8 and M9 paper? |
–Their inability to detect vapors |
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How is M9 paper used? What is it's purpose? |
–Comes in a roll and is taped around the ankles, wrist and biceps, and on the exterior of protective clothing. |
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When M9 paper comes in contact with a chemical agent, what color will it turn? |
–light pink to reddish brown |
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What is the purpose of M8 detector paper? |
–Comes with field protective mask or M256A1 chemical agent detector. |
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What do the following colors mean on M8 detector paper? |
–Yellow/Gold: Series G, Nerve |
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What are the three levels of decontamination? |
–IMMEDIATE |
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What are the three immediate decon techniques? |
–Skin decon |
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What are the two operational decon techniques? |
–Vehicle wash down |
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What are the three thorough decon techniques? |
–detailed TROOP decon |
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During Nuclear blast, immediately drop face _______ remain there for ______ seconds. |
–down, with head toward the blast |
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Nerve agents produce their effects by ___________>>>> |
–cholinesterase inhibitors |
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Color and smell of nerve agents? |
–colorless, odorless |
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S/S of nerve agent exposure? |
–pinpoint pupils |
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Treatment for nerve agent exposure? |
–Atropine 2 mg |
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For medical personnel, the frequency of administration of atropine for nerve agent exposure is what? |
–in 15 minute intervals until mild atropinization occurs. Noted by tachycardia and dry mouth |
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Navy and Marine Corps personnel are issued what for nerve agent exposure? |
–three 2mg auto injectors of atropine |
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Steps if mild nerve agent exposure is experienced: |
–Immediately hold breath and don mask |
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Hold the atropine autoinjector firmly in place for at least ________ seconds. |
–10 |
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If you encounter someone with severe nerve agent exposure, what are steps? |
–Rapid succession of 3 sets of nerve agent antidotes. |
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Another name for blister agents? |
–Vesicants |
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Three common blister agents are what? |
–Mustard (HD) |
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How long do mustards take to manifest their symptoms? |
–Several hours after exposure |
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How are HD and HN identified? |
–oily, colorless or pale yellow liquids |
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First noticeable symptoms of mustard exposure: |
–Pain and gritty feeling in the eyes |
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Blistering from MUSTARD exposure begins in _____ hours but may be delayed for up to _______ hours. |
–12 |
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Frequent complication of mustard exposure: |
–Bronchopneumonia |
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Lewisite is an _________. Idenification is ________ |
–Arsenical |
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Lewisites cause ________ upon contact. |
–Intense pain. |
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What is the treatment for Lewisites? |
–Immediately decontaminate the eyes with water |
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How do blood agents work? |
–INTERFERE with ENZYME functions of the body, BLOCK OXYGEN transfer. |
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What are two blood agents? |
–AC Hydrocyanic Acid |
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What are the s/s of blood agent exposure? very serious |
–forceful increase of respirations |
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Treatment for blood agents. |
–amyl nitrate in crush ampules (up to 8) |
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Maximum amount of amyl nitrate ampules? |
–8 |
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Required dose of sodium thiosulfate for blood agents |
–100 to 200 mg IV over 9 minutes |
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Effect of choking agents on the body? |
–extensive damage to alveolar tissue causing pulmonary edema. |
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What are some choking agents? |
–Phosgene (CG) |
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What is the most likely choking agent to be encountered? |
–Phosgene (CG) |
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How is CG Phosgene identified? What does it look like? Smell like? |
–colorless gas |
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Early S/S of choking agent: |
–watering of eyes |
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For choking agents, there will be no s/s _______ hours after exposure. |
–2 to 6 hours |
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Late s/s of choking agent exposure: |
–rapid, shallow labored breathing |
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Treatment of choking agent exposure: |
–No treatment, symptomatic |
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Incapacitating agents are comprised of __________, they produce ________. |
–psychochemicals |
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First symptoms of incapacitating agents occur within _______ minutes and last ________ |
–30 minutes and may persist for several days |
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The standard incapacitating agent is ___________. |
–3–quinuclidinyl benzilate (BZ) |
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S/S of incapacitating agents |
–dizziness |
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Treatment of incapacitating agents |
–Prevent patient from harming themselves or others |
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Four types of riot control/harassing agents: |
–Lacrimators |
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Two types of lacrimators: |
–chloracetophenone (CN) |
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Which is more potent, CS or CN? |
–CS; used for riot control |
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Duration of lacrimators: |
–seldom last over 2 hours |
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What are three types of vomiting agents? |
–Adamsite (DM) |
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How can you identify vomiting agents? |
–strong pepper–like irritation in upper respiratory tract |
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Identification of white phophorus (WP) |
–pale, waxy solid that ignites on contact with air.that give hot dense white smoke composed of PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDE particles. |
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Treatment of White phosphorus smoke: |
–burning particles on skin covered with water, wet cloth, or mud. |
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How are phosphorus particles removed? |
–Surgically |
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BZ, (3–quinuclidinyl benzilate) and other agents in this class are compunds known as _______. The drug trreatment of choice is ________. |
–glycolates |
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If you notice a sudden stimulation of breathing and an ALMOND–LIKE odor, what should you suspect? |
–Cyanide containing compounds known as BLOOD AGENTS |
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____ is less volatile and more persistant that ______ but both have the same blistering effects. |
–HN |
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Effects of these agents are produced mainly by altering or disrupting the higher regulatory activity of the central nervous system. |
–Incapacitating agents |
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Recovery from vomiting agents is usually spontaneos and complete within _____ to _____ hrs. |
–1 to 3 |