Bare Minimum Tox Flashcards
What cleaner category (nonionic, anionic, cationic)has the worst toxicity and what do they do
Cationics. Cause ganglionic blockade and CNS signs
What can anionic solvents cause
Hemolysis
What disinfectant classes are worst for cats
Pine oil and phenols
What type of disinfectants (acids, alkali, oxidizers, or hydrocarbons) are most toxic? What do they cause
Alkali. Cause liquefactive penetrating necrosis
What do acidic disinfectants cause
Coagulative surface necrosis
What is the prognosis with drain cleaner toxicity
Worst of all disinfectants. Is an alkali
How do solvents and bleach enter the body to cause tox
Inhalation
Why can’t you use emetics for caustics, corrosives, or solvents
Stomach wall weakened and may burst, plus potential aspiration
What is the toxicity caused by glyphosate
GI problems from the solvent added
What does 2,4-D acute exposure cause in dogs
Myotonia (probably not lymphoma)
What is the main toxicity seen with Paraquat
Lung issues. Moderate doses can be used maliciously
What syndromes are caused by high doses paraquat and diquat
Convulsive
What does atrazine (a triazine) cause in cattle?
Hyperesthesia
Unrelatedly may be associated with frog defects
How toxic are fungicides? What can they cause
Not very toxic. Possible mutagenic and carcinogenic
What unique organ does diquat target
Eye
What plant are especially toxic to cats
Onion and pine
Choose from buckeye, oak, maple, black walnut and wild cherry. Which is most likely to cause sudden death
Wild cherry
Choose from buckeye, oak, maple, black walnut and wild cherry. Which is a special concern for horses
Maple and black walnut
Choose from buckeye, oak, maple, black walnut and wild cherry. Which is a non lethal neurotoxin
Buckeye
Choose from buckeye, oak, maple, black walnut and wild cherry. Which two have lesions in the same organ
Oak and maple affect the kidney
Maple and wild cherry affect the blood
What is the specific target of pyrethrins? Who is especially sensitive? What is the treatment?
Affects sodium channels. Neurotoxic. Cats sensitive. Decontaminate
What is the specific target of organophosphate toxicity? What is the treatment?
Inhibits acetylcholinesterase, so causes parasympathetic signs. Treatment atropine
