B5-055 CBCL Poisoning Flashcards
- inhibits acetylcholinesterase causing an increase in acetycholine
- salivation, bradycardia, miosis
organophosphates
what is the best antidote for organophosphate overdose?
atropine
which antidote blocks muscarinic receptors and decreases constant stimulation by ACh?
atropine
classic signs of anticholinergic OD
organophosphates and carbamates
Salivation
Lacrimations
Urination
Defecation
SLUD
what is the major long term effect of arsenic poisoning?
cancer
bladder, skin and liver
which major organ system is more affected in children with chronic lead exposure?
CNS
causes developmental delays, behavioral issues, and learning/memory problems in children
lead
what is the major effect of dietary supplements on prescription medicines?
changes in pharmacokinetics
St Johns wart is an […] of CYP34A and p-gp
inducer
faster metabolism
- parethesia
- muscle twitching
- ataxia
- hearing/vision impairment
- dark line on gums
pick your poison :)
mercury
what type of poisoning is associated with high fresh water fish diets?
mercury
- vomiting
- abdominal pain, diarrhea
- numbness
- tingling of extremeties
- muscle cramping
pick your poison :)
acute arsenic
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- abdominal pain
- flu-like symptoms
- kidney damage
pick your poison :)
cadmium
- headaches
- numbness in feet and legs
- personality changes
- anemia
pick your poison :)
lead
adults
- headaches
- eye issues
- sore throat
- anxiety, irritability
- insomnia
- memory loss
- hand tremors
pick your poison :)
manganese
used for organophosphate poisoning but contraindicated for carbamates
2-PAM
what antidote is a strong anticholinergic with both central and peripheral actions?
atropine
used to treat both organophosphate and carbamate poisoning
atropine
- headache
- dizziness
- confusion
- weakness
- feeling ill
pick your poison :)
carbon monoxide
treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning
oxygen
hyperbaric oxygen
which poison is treated with chelating agents such as succimer?
lead
[…] oxidize the iron component of RBCs rendering them unable to carry oxygen
nitrates
methemoglobin
methemoglobin should be treated with
methylene blue
characteristic pale to blue-gray color of skin
methemoglobin
succimer is used to treat […] poisoning
lead
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what test should be ordered in a child exibiting behavioral/learning problems, anorexia, constipation and neuromuscular weakness?
blood lead level
erythrocytic stippling
lead poisoning
CaNaEDTA is used to treat
lead poisoning
what is the antidote for cyanide poisoning?
amyl nitrate
used to treat nitrate poisoning
methylene blue
used to treat ethylene glycol and methanol poisoning
fomepizole
used to treat acetaminophen toxicity
acetylcysteine
cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat toxicity by anticholinergic agents
physostigmine
used for organophosphate poisoning
2
atropine
2-PAM
- anticholinergic that does not cross BBB
- used for dilation of pupil during opthalmic examination
methylatropine
[…] poisoning results in significant renal damage
mercury
can cause nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
lithium