Chapter 22- Toxicology

Question 1

What are some signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Answer 1

Headache, tachypnea, Nashe and vomiting, altered mental status, high spo2 level. As posioning progresses the patient may suffer temporary blindness, hearing loss, convulsions, coma, and even death.

Question 2

What is absorption?

Answer 2

When a poisonous substance can enter the body when it comes in contact with the skin or mucous membranes.

Question 3

What are some signs and symptoms of opiate overdose?

Answer 3

Bradycardia, hypotension, inadequate breathing rates and volume, cool clammy skin, lethargy, constricted pupils, nausea. Respiratory arrest can occur in these patients.

Question 4

What is the most effective way to decrease absorption in an ingested toxin?

Answer 4

Activated charcoal

Question 5

What age group do most accidental poisonings happen?

Answer 5

Children

Question 6

What do you do with a dry chemical on a patient?

Answer 6

Brush any dry chemicals or solid toxins from the skin, taking extreme care not to abraded he skin or spread the contamination. Contact medical direction weather or not to flush with clean water.