What are the five effects of OC?

• A. Immediate swelling of the mucous membranes
• B. Severe dehydration
• C. Numbness in extremities
• D. Drowsy feeling

Answer: (A)

OC spray irritates mucous membranes, causing rapid, intense irritation that triggers reflexes to escape the exposure. The five main effects you’ll notice are: burning and stinging of the eyes and face; tearing and eye irritation with redness; coughing, throat irritation, and a choking sensation; breathing difficulty or chest tightness; and temporary impairment of vision, often with blurred sight or eyes that won’t open fully. These effects come on quickly and are usually temporary, fading as the irritant is cleared and the person moves away from it. The other sensations listed—severe dehydration, numbness in the extremities, or a drowsy feeling—aren’t the primary responses OC spray typically produces.