Chapter 19: Toxicology Flashcards

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What are some fatally ingested poisons?

A

Benzocaine

Tricyclic antidepressants

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Name commonly abused hallucinogens

A
Dimethyltryptamine (DMT)
Hashish
LSD
Marijuana
Mushrooms
PCP
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What are some examples of sedative-hypnotic drugs?

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Alprazolam (Xanax)
Diazepam (Valium)
Flunitrazrpam (Rohypnol)

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What are some common opioid drugs?

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Codeine
Heroin
Hydrocodene (Vicodin)
Oxycodone (Percocet)

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What are typical signs and symptoms of opioid agents?

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Hypo ventilation or respiratory arrest
Pinpoint pupils
Sedation or coma
Hypotension

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What are typical signs and symptoms of Sympathimimetic agents?

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Hypertension
Tachycardia
Dilated pupils 
Agitation or seizures 
Hyperthermia
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What are typical signs and symptoms of sedative-hypnotic agents?

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Slurred speech
Sedation or coma
Hypoventilation
Hypotension

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What are typical signs and symptoms of Anticholinergic agents?

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Tachycardia 
Hyperthermia
Hypertension
Dilated pupils 
Dry skin and mucous membranes
Sedation, agitation, seizure, coma, or delirium
Decreased bowel sounds
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What are typical signs and symptoms of Cholinergic agents?

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Excess deification or urination 
Muscle fasciculations
Pinpoint pupils
Excess lacrimation
Airway compromise
Nausea or vomiting
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What are some common sources of food poisoning?

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Salmonella

Staphylococcus

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