Adult - poisoning/overdose Flashcards
1
Q
TCAs end in what suffix?
A
-yline
- mine
- in
2
Q
What is the MOA of TCAs?
A
SSRI - serotonin reuptake inhibitor
3
Q
What is the MOA of TCAs?
A
SSRI - serotonin reuptake inhibitor
4
Q
In regard to ECG, how does a TCA affect the ECG?
A
Fast sodium channel blockade in cardiac myocytes
5
Q
A QRS > ____ is predictive of seizures.
A
100 ms
6
Q
QRS > ______ in TCA overdose is predictive of ventricular dysthymia (specifically VT).
A
160 ms
7
Q
For the adult TCA overdose, what is the treatment according to RNEMS protocols?
A
50 mEq sodium bicarbonate IV/IO
Hyperventilate
8
Q
For the adult TCA overdose, what is the treatment according to RNEMS protocols?
A
50 mEq sodium bicarbonate IV/IO
Hyperventilate
