Chapter 19 - Toxicology

Question 1

Signs and Symptoms of Opioid Overdose

heroin, oxycodone

Answer 1

Hypoventilation or respiratory arrest
Pinpoint pupils
Sedation or coma
Hypotension

Question 2

Signs and Symptoms of Sympathomimetics Overdose

epinephrine, albuterol, cocaine, methamphetamine

Answer 2

Hypertension
Tachycardia
Dilated pupils
Agitation or seizures
Hyperthermia

Question 3

Signs and Symptoms of Sedative-Hypnotic Overdose

diazepam, secobarbital, flunitrazepam

Answer 3

Slurred speech
Sedation or coma
Hypoventilation
Hypotension

Question 4

Signs and Symptoms of Anticholinergic Overdose

atropine, Jimson weed

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Signs and Symptoms of Cholinergic Overdose
(pilocarpine, nerve gas)
[DUMBELS]

Answer 5

D Defecation
U Urination
M Miosis (pinpoint pupils)
B Bronchorrhea (release of mucus into lungs)
E Emesis
L Lacrimation
S Salivation

Question 6

Poison or harmful substance produced by bacteria, animals, or plants.

Answer 6

toxin

Question 7

Poisons can be introduced into the body in four ways:

Answer 7

Inhalation
Absorption
Ingestion
Injection