Ch. 22 Flashcards
Absorbed poison
Usually a chemical or substance from a poisonous plant that enters through the skin
Activated charcoal
A medication that is occasionally used in the emergency medical care of ingested poisonings
Antidote
Cure to toxins
CNS depressant
Depress the central nervous system
CNS stimulant
Excite the central nervous system
Drug abuse
Defined as the self-administration of drugs in a manner that is not in accord with approved medical or social patterns
Hallucinogen
Sometimes called psychedelic drugs cause hallucinations
Huffer
Patients who inhale paints and propellants are commonly referred to as
Ingested poison
One that is swallowed and enters the gastrointestinal system
Inhaled poison
Breathed through the mouth or nose
Injected poison
One that enters the body through A break in the skin, usually by the intentional injection of drug or by bite or sting of an animal or insect
Narcotic
Are CNS depressants that are derived from opium(opiates) or synthetic opium(opioids)
Opioid
Is any natural synthetic or semisynthetic agent that mimics the effects of morphine
Overdose
An emergency that involves poisoning by drugs or alcohol
Pharming
Refers to adolescents who raid their parents or friends medicine cabinets for prescription medications or who fake symptoms to obtain prescription medications
