Activated Charcoal Flashcards
What are the adverse reactions / side effects of activated charcoal?
A. If aspirated, can induce fatal form of pneumonitis; constipation, black stools, diarrhea, vomiting, bowel obstruction
B. bonds with and generally inactivates whatever it is mixed with (eg, syrup of ipecac)
C. Often used in conjunction with magnesium citrate
D. if aspirated, will help beta 2 recptors; beta 1 effects, white stools, constipation, antiemetic, diarrhea
A. If aspirated, can induce fatal form of pneumonitis; constipation, black stools, diarrhea, vomiting, bowel obstruction
What are the contraindications for activated charcoal administration?
A. oral administration to comatose patients; after ingestion of corrosives, caustics, petroleum distillates ( ineffective and may induce vomiting ); simultaneous administrations with the other oral drugs. Use caution in patients experiencing abdominal pain of unknown origin or known GI obstruction
B. IV/IO administration to comatose patients; after ingestion of alkaloids, acids, and narcotics, simultaneous administration with other oral drugs are recommend. Use caution in patients experiencing head pain of unknown origin or known GI obstruction.
C. Ingestion of foreign objects, prescribed medications
D. Coma of known narcotic, stimulant benzodiazepine, hypnotic, and psysiclin origin, must be given with other po drugs such as sorbitol
A. oral administration to comatose patients; after ingestion of corrosives, caustics, petroleum distillates ( ineffective and may induce vomiting ); simultaneous administrations with the other oral drugs. Use caution in patients experiencing abdominal pain of unknown origin or known GI obstruction
What are the indications of activated charcoal?
A. Diuretic
B. Most oral poisonings and medication overdoses; can be used after evacuation of poisons
C. Absorbs everything and work well for acids taken po if given with ipecac and sorbitol
D. Most IV and IO poisoning and medication overdoses, cannot be used after evacuation of poisons from the renal system
B. Most oral poisonings and medication overdoses; can be used after evacuation of poisons
What are the pharmacological interactions of Activated Charcoal with other medications?
A. Bonds with and generally inactivates whatever it is mixed with syrup and ipecac
B. Generally unbids syrup and ipecac
B. Generally unbinds most medications it is given with to allow them to synergize within the GI tract
C. Acts as an antagonist with all medication given VIA NG/OG/ and feeding tubes
D. Bind to the cells of the small intestine to increase cellular permeability to allows exchange of substances
A. Bonds with and generally inactivates whatever it is mixed with syrup and ipecac
What are the adult dose of activates charcoal?
A. 10 to 20 g/kg IV or IO tube
B. 10 to 20 g/kg PO or NG tube
C. 1 to 2 / kg PO or NG tube
D. 1 to 2 g / kg IV or IO
C. 1 to 2 / kg PO or NG tube
What is the class of activated charcoal?
A. absorbent, antidote
B. Adsorbent, Benzodiazepine
C. General Anesthetic, Narcotic
D. Antipyretic, NSAID
A. absorbent, antidote
What is the Mechanism of Action for Activated Charcoal?
A. Absorbs nontoxic substances from the urinary tract
B. Absorbs toxic substances from the GI tract
C. hydralazine antagonist
D. narcotic antagonist
B. Absorbs toxic substances from the GI tract
What is the pediatric dose of activated charcoal?
A. 1 to 2 g /kg PO or NG tube
B. 1 to 2 g /kg IV or IO
C. 10 to 20 g/ kg PO or NG tube
D. 1 to 2 mcg/ kg PO or NG tube
A. 1 to 2 g /kg PO or NG tube
What is the pregnancy class of activated charcoal?
A. C
B. B
C. N
D. D
E. A
A. C
What is untrue of activated charcoal?
A. Bonds with and generally inactivates whatever it is mixed with syrup of ipecac
B. the dose for all ages is 1 to 2 g / kg PO or NG tube
C. Often used in conjunction with magnesium citrate. Must be stored in a closed container. Be sure to mix contents well before administration due to separation while being stored. Does not absorb cyanide, lithium, iron, lead or arsenic. Activated charcoal is no longer used in some EMS systems, but paramedics may still encounter it.
D. It has a pregnancy class of B
D. It has a pregnancy class of B
Onset: Immediate. Peak effect: Depends on GI function. Duration: Will act until excreted
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