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Anticholinesterase and Anticholinergic Toxicants Flashcards

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What is intermediate syndrome (IMS)?

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syndrome of organophosphate toxicity seen in dogs/cats 24-96 hours after ingestion of highly lipophilic OP, repetitive exposure to low doses, or prolonged dermal exposure that causes decreased AChE activity and nicotinic receptor mRNA expression

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What 6 organophosphates are responsible for intermediate syndrome? Carbamate?

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  1. chlorpyrifos
  2. diazinon
  3. malathion
  4. parathion
  5. phosmet
  6. bromophos

carbofuran

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What 3 chemicals cause organophosphate-induced delated polyneuropathy (OPIDP)? What animals are most affected?

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  1. TOCP
  2. EPN*
  3. leptophos

chickens

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What is characteristic of organophosphate-induced delated polyneuropathy (OPIDP)? What causes this?

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distal degeneration of long and large diameter motor and sensory axons of both peripheral and spinal cord nerves

inhibition of neuropathy target esterase (NTE) and degeneration of axons/myelin sheaths

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What are the 3 most common clinical signs of organophosphate-induced delated polyneuropathy (OPIDP)?

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  1. weakness
  2. ataxia
  3. limb paralysis
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What are 5 ways organophosphate and carbamate toxicoses are diagnosed?

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  1. history of access to or treatment with OP/CM
  2. clinical signs
  3. no atropinization on atropine test
  4. ChE activity in heparinized whole blood
  5. chemical residues in stomach contents, vomitus, hair, and bait by GC-MS
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What is atropinization? How is the atropine test performed?

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appearance of typical signs of atropine administration, like increased heart rate and mydriasis (dilation)

  • obtain baseline heart rate from patient
  • administer a preanesthetic dose of atropine to patient (0.02-0.04 mg/kg IV for dogs and cats)
  • ATROPINIZATION = OP/CM toxicity unlikely
  • NO ATROPINIZATION = OP/CM toxicity likely
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Why does no atropinization on the atropine test point toward organophosphate or carbamate toxicity?

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a much higher dose (10x preanesthetic) is required to resolve the mucarinic signs (DUMBELS) of OP/CM poisoning

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What 8 syndromes should be considered as differential diagnoses with organophosphate and carbamate toxicosis?

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  1. tremorgenic mycotoxicosis
  2. amitraz toxicosis
  3. pyrethrin/pyrethroid toxicosis
  4. pancreatitis
  5. garbage intoxication
  6. blue-green algae toxicosis
  7. muscarinic mushroom toxicosis
  8. cationic surfactant intoxication
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In what 3 ways can a patient be stabilized in the case of organophosphate and carbamate toxicosis?

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  1. induce emesis for recent oral exposure (<2 hr) and administer activated charcoal and cathartics
  2. gastric/enterogastric lavage for ingestion of large amounts before emesis has occur or if emesis is contraindicated
  3. for dermal exposure, wash animal in warm water and mild dishwashing detergent (Dawn) without scrubbing
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What are 2 antidotes for organophosphate and carbamate toxicosis? How do they work?

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  1. Atropine - blocks muscarinic ACh receptors and relieves muscarinic (NOT NICOTINIC) signs to control bradycardia and secretions
  2. Pralidoxime (2-PAM) - reactivates AChE before aging; ineffective on carbamates
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In what 2 ways can symptomatic support be given for organophosphate or carbamate toxicosis?

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  1. Diazepam or short-acting barbiturates to control convulsions
  2. artificial respiration to mitigate effects of respiratory paralysis
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How is intermediate syndrome typically treated?

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mostly SUPPORTIVE
- feed animal parenterally or by pharyngotomy tube
- correct dehydration and electrolyte imbalances
- bathe upon dermal exposure

Atropine is not indicated, but many patients will respond to Pralidoxime (2-PAM)

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What is the main source of anatoxin-a(s)?

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blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), like Anabaena, Aphanizomenon, and Oscillatoria spp.

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What conditions favor conditions for anatoxin-a(s) toxicosis?

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algal blooms in stagnant, eutrophic (high nutrients, NO3, SO4, PO4) water bodies when temperatures are warm, weather is calm, and when wind pushes the blooms to the shoreline

(green discoloration in water)

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What leads to anatoxin-a(s) absorption? What is the mechanism of toxicity?

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  • cyanobacteria are ingested with water
  • cells lyse in acidic stomach and release toxins
  • toxins absorbed in the small intestine
  • toxicosis

irreversibly inhibits acetylcholinesterase in PNS

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What is the characteristic clinical signs of anatoxin-a(s) toxicosis? What leads to lethal cases?

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acute onset DUMBELS

nicotinic signs

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In what 5 ways can anatoxin-a(s) toxicosis be diagnosed?

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  1. history and confirmation of exposure
  2. clinical signs
  3. algae identification in water, on skin samples, and in gastric contents
  4. detection of toxins in water and GI contents by HPLC or LC-MS
  5. mouse inoculation bioassay (not commonly available)
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What are the best 3 treatments of anatoxin-a(s) toxicosis?

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  1. give Atropine - Pralidoxime INEFFECTIVE
  2. provide symptomatic and supportive therapy with emesis, activated charcoal, cathartic, and bath
  3. remove animals from contaminated water source
20
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How can water be treated to kill the algae causing anatoxin-a(s) toxicosis?

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copper sulfate

21
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What are the most common clinical signs of parasympathetic cholinergic blockage?

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SYMPATHETIC SIGNS
- mydriasis
- tachycardia
- hypertension
- hyposalivation
- thirst/dry mouth
- decreased GI motility
- rapid pulse
- constipation/urinary retention
- hyperthermia
- seizures
- altered levels of consciousness (coma, delirium)

22
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What are 5 common ways that signs of parasympathetic cholinergic blockade is described?

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  1. hot as a hare/pistol - hyperthermia
  2. dry as a bone - dry skin
  3. red as a beet - flushed
  4. blind as a bat - mydriasis
  5. mad as a hatter - delirium
23
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What is the mechanism of toxicity of anticholinergic drugs? What do they have no effect on?

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(Atropine, Scopolamine, Ipratropium, Trimethaphan)

competitively antagonizes ACh at postsynaptic muscarinic receptors and autonomic ganglia

NMJ - only have nicotinic receptors

24
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What kind of plants have anticholinergic effects? What causes this?

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members of the Solanaceae family (nightshades/potato)

contain tropane alkaloids very similar to Atropine (hyoscyamine) and Scopolamine

25
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What are other names for the Belladonna plant (Atropa belladonna)? Where are they commonly found?

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deadly nightshade, sleeping nightshade

  • native to Europe
  • garden plant in USA
26
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Who is at a significant risk for developing toxicosis to Belladonna plant (Atropa belladonna)? What does it contain that makes it toxic?

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children

contains hyoscyamine (atropine) and scopolamine —> tropane alkaloids

27
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What are other names for Black Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger)? Where is it commonly found? What makes it toxic?

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poison tobacco, stinking nightshade, insane root

northern USA

contains hyoscyamine and scopolamine

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What are other names for Datura stramonium? Where is it commonly found? What makes it toxic?

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Jamestown weed, devil’s trumpet, mad apple, stink weed

Midwest US

contains atropine and scopolamine

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What is the mechanism of toxicity of anticholinergic plants? What species are affected? Which is most susceptible?

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competitive antagonism of AChE at muscarinic receptors

cattle, swine, horses, goats, sheep, poultry

HORSES —> decreased intestinal motility —> ileus, colic

30
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What are the most common clinical signs of anticholinergic plant toxicity?

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parasympatholytic —> SYMPATHETIC SIGNS
- thirst
- flushed, dry skin
- GI atony and constipation
- reduced urine output
- mydriasis
- tachycardia
- convulsions
- ataxia
- depression
- paralysis
- death

31
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How is anticholinergic plant toxicosis diagnosed?

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  • presence of plant in GI contents, pasture, or hay
  • compatible clinical signs
32
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In what 3 ways is anticholinergic plant toxicosis treated?

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control clinical signs
1. Diazepan or barbiturate (anticonvulsants, sedatives) for seizures
2. large doses of parasympathetic drugs
3. remove animal from source of plants

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