Chapter 19: Toxicology

Question 1

What are some fatally ingested poisons?

Answer 1

Benzocaine

Tricyclic antidepressants

Question 2

Name commonly abused hallucinogens

Answer 2

Dimethyltryptamine (DMT)
Hashish
LSD
Marijuana
Mushrooms
PCP

Question 3

What are some examples of sedative-hypnotic drugs?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What are some common opioid drugs?

Answer 4

Codeine
Heroin
Hydrocodene (Vicodin)
Oxycodone (Percocet)

Question 5

What are typical signs and symptoms of opioid agents?

Answer 5

Hypo ventilation or respiratory arrest
Pinpoint pupils
Sedation or coma
Hypotension

Question 6

What are typical signs and symptoms of Sympathimimetic agents?

Answer 6

Hypertension
Tachycardia
Dilated pupils 
Agitation or seizures 
Hyperthermia

Question 7

What are typical signs and symptoms of sedative-hypnotic agents?

Answer 7

Slurred speech
Sedation or coma
Hypoventilation
Hypotension

Question 8

What are typical signs and symptoms of Anticholinergic agents?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

What are typical signs and symptoms of Cholinergic agents?

Answer 9

Excess deification or urination 
Muscle fasciculations
Pinpoint pupils
Excess lacrimation
Airway compromise
Nausea or vomiting

Question 10

What are some common sources of food poisoning?

Answer 10

Salmonella

Staphylococcus