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ACUTE POISONING Flashcards

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Acetaminophen poisoning - Mechanism of toxicity

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Excessive production of the toxic metabolite NAPQI depletes glutathione, leading to hepatotoxicity.

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Acetaminophen poisoning - Antidote

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N-acetylcysteine (replenishes glutathione stores).

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Salicylate (Aspirin) poisoning - Mechanism of toxicity

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Uncouples oxidative phosphorylation and stimulates respiratory centers, leading to mixed respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis.

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Salicylate (Aspirin) poisoning - Antidote

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Activated charcoal (early), sodium bicarbonate (to alkalinize urine), hemodialysis (severe cases).

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Opioid poisoning - Mechanism of toxicity

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Activates opioid receptors causing CNS and respiratory depression.

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Opioid poisoning - Antidote

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Naloxone (opioid receptor antagonist).

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Benzodiazepine poisoning - Mechanism of toxicity

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Enhances GABA activity, causing sedation and respiratory depression.

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Benzodiazepine poisoning - Antidote

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Flumazenil (GABA receptor antagonist; use with caution due to seizure risk).

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Organophosphate poisoning - Mechanism of toxicity

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Inhibits acetylcholinesterase, causing accumulation of acetylcholine and cholinergic symptoms.

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Organophosphate poisoning - Antidote

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Atropine (blocks muscarinic effects) and pralidoxime (reactivates acetylcholinesterase).

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Carbon monoxide poisoning - Mechanism of toxicity

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Binds to hemoglobin with higher affinity than oxygen, reducing oxygen delivery to tissues.

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Carbon monoxide poisoning - Antidote

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100% oxygen or hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

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Cyanide poisoning - Mechanism of toxicity

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Inhibits cytochrome c oxidase, blocking cellular respiration and causing hypoxia at the cellular level.

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Cyanide poisoning - Antidote

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Hydroxocobalamin, sodium thiosulfate, or amyl nitrite (forms methemoglobin to bind cyanide).

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Methanol poisoning - Mechanism of toxicity

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Metabolism to formic acid causes metabolic acidosis and optic nerve damage.

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Methanol poisoning - Antidote

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Fomepizole or ethanol (inhibits alcohol dehydrogenase), bicarbonate (for acidosis), and folinic acid.

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Ethylene glycol poisoning - Mechanism of toxicity

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Metabolism to glycolic and oxalic acid causes metabolic acidosis and renal toxicity.

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Ethylene glycol poisoning - Antidote

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Fomepizole or ethanol (inhibits alcohol dehydrogenase), bicarbonate, and thiamine or pyridoxine.

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Beta-blocker poisoning - Mechanism of toxicity

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Blocks beta-adrenergic receptors, causing bradycardia, hypotension, and hypoglycemia.

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Beta-blocker poisoning - Antidote

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Glucagon (stimulates cAMP independent of beta-receptors), atropine, or inotropes like dopamine.

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Calcium channel blocker poisoning - Mechanism of toxicity

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Inhibits calcium influx in cardiac and vascular smooth muscle, leading to bradycardia and hypotension.

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Calcium channel blocker poisoning - Antidote

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Calcium gluconate, high-dose insulin with glucose, and vasopressors.

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Digoxin poisoning - Mechanism of toxicity

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Inhibits Na+/K+-ATPase, increasing intracellular calcium and leading to arrhythmias.

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Digoxin poisoning - Antidote

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Digoxin-specific antibody fragments (Digibind) and supportive care (e.g., potassium normalization).

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Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) poisoning - Mechanism of toxicity

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Inhibits sodium channels, causing arrhythmias, and blocks muscarinic and adrenergic receptors.

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Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) poisoning - Antidote

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Sodium bicarbonate (for cardiac toxicity) and supportive care.

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Iron poisoning - Mechanism of toxicity

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Generates free radicals causing oxidative damage and metabolic acidosis.

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Iron poisoning - Antidote

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Deferoxamine (chelates iron).

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Heparin overdose - Mechanism of toxicity

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Excessive anticoagulation leading to bleeding.

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Heparin overdose - Antidote

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Protamine sulfate (binds and neutralizes heparin).

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Warfarin overdose - Mechanism of toxicity

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Inhibits vitamin K-dependent clotting factors causing excessive bleeding.

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Warfarin overdose - Antidote

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Vitamin K, fresh frozen plasma, or prothrombin complex concentrates.

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Theophylline poisoning - Mechanism of toxicity

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Causes excessive stimulation of the CNS and cardiovascular system via phosphodiesterase inhibition.

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Theophylline poisoning - Antidote

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Activated charcoal (early), beta-blockers for arrhythmias, and benzodiazepines for seizures.

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Hydrofluoric acid poisoning - Mechanism of toxicity

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Causes tissue damage and binds calcium, leading to hypocalcemia and systemic toxicity.

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Hydrofluoric acid poisoning - Antidote

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Calcium gluconate (topical or intravenous).

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