Chapter 21: Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies

Question 1

Signs/Symptoms of Acetaminophen Overdose

Answer 1

• Nausea
• Jaundice (Late Sign)
• Asymptomatic

Question 2

Signs/Symptoms of Antiarrhythmic Overdose

Answer 2

• Bradycardia
• Hypotension
• • Conciousness
• Respiratory Depression

Question 3

Signs/Symptoms of Antidepressant Overdose

Answer 3

• Tachycardic
• Hypertensive
• Tremors
• Nausea

Question 4

Signs/Symptoms of Antipsychotic Overdose

Answer 4

• Drowsiness
• Coma
• Tachycardia

Question 5

Signs/Symptoms of Antihistamine or Cough Suppressant Overdose

Answer 5

• Drowsiness or Hyperactivity
• Tachycardia
• Flushed Skin
• Dilated Pupils

Question 6

Signs/Symptoms of Aspirin Overdose

Answer 6

• Ringing in the ears
• Deep rapid breaths
• Bruising

Question 7

Signs/Symptoms of NSAID Overdose

Answer 7

• Upset Stomach
• Nausea
• Drowsiness
• GI Bleeding (Could present in stool, so ask)

Question 8

Signs/Symptoms of Insecticide Poisoning

Answer 8

• Bradycardia
• Excessive salivation and sweating
• Nausea
• Difficulty Breathing
• Constricted Pupils
• Diarrhea

Question 9

Containdications for Activated Charcoal

Answer 9

• Patient unable to swallow
• Altered
• Poison in question is caustic
• Petroleum ingestion (patient will be violently coughing and unable to swallow)

Question 10

Delirium Tremens (DT)

Answer 10

Seizures charecterized by sweating, trembeling, anxiety, and hallucinations.