MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #254

A medical student wants to understand the role of ethanol in the treatment of methanol poisoning. Which mechanism is primarily responsible for its efficacy?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #254

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A medical student wants to understand the role of ethanol in the treatment of methanol poisoning. Which mechanism is primarily responsible for its efficacy?

    • A) Inhibition of alcohol dehydrogenase
    • B) Stimulation of methanol metabolism
    • C) Interference with methanol absorption
    • D) Enhancement of methanol excretion

    Answer: Inhibition of alcohol dehydrogenase

    Explanation: Inhibition of alcohol dehydrogenase fails due to the lack of direct stimulation of methanol metabolism in ethanol treatment.