Antidotes Flashcards

1
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Acetaminophen toxicity

A

N-acetylcysteine

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2
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Anti-cholinergic toxicity

A

Physostigmine sulfate

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3
Q

Anti-cholinesterase toxicity

A

Atropine sulfate, pralidoxime

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4
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Benzodiazepine toxicity

A

Flumazenil

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5
Q

Carbon monoxide poisoning

A

Oxygen

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6
Q

Cyanide toxicity

A

Amyl nitrate, sodium nitrate, sodium thiosulfate

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7
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Digoxin toxicity

A

anti-digoxin Fab fragments

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8
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Ethylene glycol toxicity

A

Ethanol

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9
Q

Extrapyramidal signs

A

Diphenhydramine, benztropine

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10
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Heavy metal toxicity

A

Chelaters, calcium disodium edetate EDTA, dimercaprol.

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11
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Iron toxicity

A

desferoxamine mesylate

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12
Q

isoniazid toxicity

A

Pyridoxine

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13
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Methanol toxicity

A

Ethanol

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14
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Methemoglobinemia

A

Methylene blue

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15
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Opiate toxicity

A

Naloxone

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16
Q

What are the signs and symptoms of corneal abrasions

A

Pain, photophobia, tearing and decreased vision

17
Q

What are the steps to diagnose a corneal abrasion

A

floroscein exam under filter light confirms the diagnosis

18
Q

What is the treatment for a corneal abrasion

A

Topical antibiotics, patching

19
Q

What are the signs and symptoms of a concussion

A

Physical changes.
Cognitive changes.
Emotional disturbances.
Sleep disturbances.

20
Q

What is the treatment for a child with a concussion

A

The child should not return to play until they received medical clearance

Pediatric and adolescent athletes should not be returned to play on the same day of the concussion, even if they become asymptomatic

21
Q

When is a CT indicated for a concussion

A
Loss of conscience greater than one minute.
Severe symptoms. 
Abnormal neurological findings. 
Deteriorating neurological status. 
Young infant.
22
Q

Scald burns are most common for what age

A

Less than four years old

23
Q

How is fluid resuscitation determined for burns

A

Using the Parkland formula

-4 mL LR x kg of bodyweight x % BSA burned (2nd and 3rd degree burns)

  • Give half of the fluid in the first eight hours.
  • Give the second half of the fluid in the next 16 hours