Ch 21 Toxicology

Question 1

S/S of Opiate/Opioid Overdose

Ex: Morphine, codine, herine, methadone, oxycodone

Answer 1

Hypoventilation or respiratory arrest
Pinpoint pupils
Sedation or coma
Hypotension

Question 2

S/S of Sympathomimetics Overdose

Ex: epinephrine, albuterol, cocaine, methamphetamine

Answer 2

Hypertension 
Tachycardia 
Dilated pupils 
Agitation or seizures 
Hyperthermia

Question 3

S/S of Sedative-Hypnotics Overdose

Ex: diazepam, secobarbital, flunitrazepam, midazolam

Answer 3

Slurred speech
Sedation or coma
Hypoventilation
Hypotension

Question 4

S/S of Anticholinergics Overdose

Ex: atropine, diphenhydramine, Chlorpheniramine, doxylamine

Answer 4

Tachycardia
Hyperthermia
Hypertension 
Dilated pupils
Dry skin ad mucous membranes 
Sedation, agitation, seizures, coma or delirium 
Decreased bowel sounds

Question 5

S/S of Cholinergics Overdose

Ex: Nerve gas, pilocarpine, organophosphates

Answer 5

Airway Compromise
S - Salivation
L - Lacrimation (excessive tearing)
U - Urination
D - Defecation, drooling, diarrhea 
G - Gastric upset and cramps
E - Emesis
M - Muscle twitching/Miosis (pinpoint pupils)