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The immediate administration of nitrite is a highly effective treatment for cyanide poisoning. a. What is...

The immediate administration of nitrite is a highly effective treatment for cyanide poisoning.

a. What is the cause of cyanide poisoning?

b. What is the basis for the action of nitrite administration? [Hint: Nitrite oxidizes ferrohemoglobin to ferrihemoglobin]

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