Which option lists a nerve agent correctly?

Which option lists a nerve agent correctly?

• A. Sarin
• B. Mustard gas
• C. Chlorine gas
• D. Chloropicrin

Answer: (A)

Nerve agents are organophosphorus compounds that irreversibly inhibit acetylcholinesterase, causing acetylcholine to accumulate and overstimulate both muscarinic and nicotinic receptors. This leads to rapid cholinergic symptoms such as sweating, drooling, tearing, bronchial Secretions, pinpoint pupils, muscle twitching, weakness, and potentially respiratory failure. Among the listed substances, the one that is a nerve agent is sarin. The others are vesicants or choking/irritant agents (mustard gas causes blistering; chlorine gas irritates and damages the airways; chloropicrin is a choking/irritant). In the field, focus on rapid decontamination and endotreatment protocols as trained.

Nerve agents are organophosphorus compounds that irreversibly inhibit acetylcholinesterase, causing acetylcholine to accumulate and overstimulate both muscarinic and nicotinic receptors. This leads to rapid cholinergic symptoms such as sweating, drooling, tearing, bronchial Secretions, pinpoint pupils, muscle twitching, weakness, and potentially respiratory failure. Among the listed substances, the one that is a nerve agent is sarin. The others are vesicants or choking/irritant agents (mustard gas causes blistering; chlorine gas irritates and damages the airways; chloropicrin is a choking/irritant). In the field, focus on rapid decontamination and endotreatment protocols as trained.