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Clinical Toxicology Flashcards

1
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Things activated charcoal are not effective for:

A 
(Micoal)
Minerals
Iron
Cyanide
Organic Solvents
Alcohol
Lithium
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Two types cathartics

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Saline (Mg) and saccharides (sorbitol)

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[True/False] Cathartics can enhance drug removal which decreases morbidity/mortality.

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False.

Cathartics have never been shown to decrease morbidity/mortality.

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Cathartics contraindications.

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Ingestion of corrosives.

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What is the best known drug removed by dialysis?

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Ethanol

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Naloxone

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Opioid overdose

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Diphenhydramine

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Antipsychotics-acute dystonic reactions

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Desferroxamine

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Iron overdose

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Dimercaprol (BAL)

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Heavy Metal overdose

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N-acetylcysteine

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Tylenol overdose

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Glucagon

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For insulin and beta blocker overdose

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Methylene blue

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Nitrate overdose

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Pralidoxime (2-PAM)

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Organophosphate overdoses

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CaNa2EDTA

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Heavy Metal overdose

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Sodium Thiosulfate

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Cyanide overdose

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Ethanol

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Antifree (its metabolite-ethylene glycol) and methanol overdose

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Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)

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INH overdose

Can be used in Ethylene Glycol Overdose

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Phentolamine (alpha-1 antagonist)

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Any alpha-1 agonist overdose

Pseudophedrine

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Syrup of Ipecac Contraindications

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Gastric Lavage Contraindication

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Unprotected airway
Hydrocarbons
Corrosives

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Cocaine Toxidromes

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Sympathomimetic
Euphoria
CVAs are common
Rhabdomyalysis (muscle break down)
Hyperthermia
Possible seizures
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Management of Cocaine Overdose

Anxiety/psychosis

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Diazepam/haloperidol

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Management of Cocaine Overdose

Sinus tachycardia

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Observation/diazepam

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Management of Cocaine Overdose

Hypertension

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Labetalol

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Management of Cocaine Overdose

Headache (HA)

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CT scan (could be due to bleeding)

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Management of Cocaine Overdose

Seizures

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Phenytoin/diazepam/CT Scan

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Management of Cocaine Overdose

MI

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Nitrates, Calcium Channel blockers, avoid Beta-blockers

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Management of Cocaine Overdose

Rhabdomyalysis

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Alkalinization of urine (bicarbonate)

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Management of Cocaine Overdose

CVA

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Supportive

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Treatment

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Supplemental 100% oxygen

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Treatment

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Supplemental 100% oxygen

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Two types cathartics

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Saline (Mg) and saccharides (sorbitol)

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[True/False] Cathartics can enhance drug removal which decreases morbidity/mortality.

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False.

Cathartics have never been shown to decrease morbidity/mortality.

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34
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Cathartics contraindications.

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Ingestion of corrosives.

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What is the best known drug removed by dialysis?

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Ethanol

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Naloxone

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Opioid overdose

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[True/False] You can induce emesis when someone overdoses on TCAs or do gastric lavage.

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False
Do not induce emesis in someone with a TCA overdose
Only do lavage if less than 1 hour post ingestion

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38
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TCA Overdose QRS interval meaning:
0.10-0.15
0.16
Below 0.10

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Correlates with increased risk of seizures
Correlates with increased risk for both seizures and arrhythmia
Dose not rule out the possibility of toxicity

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Dimercaprol (BAL)

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Heavy Metal overdose

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N-acetylcysteine

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Tylenol overdose

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Classical triad of opioid intoxication

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Miosis (pupil constriction)
Respiratory Depression
Depressed level of consciousness

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Methylene blue

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Nitrate overdose

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Pralidoxime (2-PAM)

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Organophosphate overdoses

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44
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CaNa2EDTA

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Heavy Metal overdose

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45
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Sodium Thiosulfate

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Cyanide overdose

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Ethanol

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Antifree (its metabolite) and methanol overdose

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47
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Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)

A

INH overdose

48
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Phentolamine (alpha-1 antagonist)

A

Any alpha-1 agonist overdose

Pseudophedrine

49
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Syrup of Ipecac Contraindications

A

Less than 6 months
Seizing or comatose patients
Corrosive substances

50
Q

Gastric Lavage Contraindication

A

Unprotected airway
Hydrocarbons
Corrosives

51
Q

Cocaine Toxidromes

A 
Sympathomimetic
Euphoria
CVAs are common
Rhabdomyalysis (muscle break down)
Hyperthermia
Possible seizures
52
Q

Management of Cocaine Overdose

Anxiety/psychosis

A

Diazepam/haloperidol

53
Q

Management of Cocaine Overdose

Sinus tachycardia

A

Observation/diazepam

54
Q

Management of Cocaine Overdose

Hypertension

55
Q

Management of Cocaine Overdose

Headache (HA)

A

CT scan (could be due to bleeding)

56
Q

Management of Cocaine Overdose

Seizures

A

Phenytoin/diazepam/CT Scan

57
Q

Management of Cocaine Overdose

MI

A

Nitrates, Calcium Channel blockers, avoid Beta-blockers

58
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Management of Cocaine Overdose

Rhabdomyalysis

A

Alkalinization of urine (bicarbonate)

59
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Treatment of Organophosphate Poisoning

A

Flushing of body
Atropine for CNS and nicotininc effects
2-PAM for CNS effects

60
Q

When there is inadequate tissue oxygenation is metabolic alkalosis or acidosis present?

A

Metabolic acidosis

61
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Treatment

A

Supplemental 100% oxygen

62
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What two medications are chemically and structurally similar to TCAs?

A

Carbamazepine

Cyclobenzaprine

63
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TCA Cardiac Toxicity Signs

A

Tachycardia and HTN
Vasodilation
Myocardial depression and cardiac conduction from inhibition of fast Na+ channels

64
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TCA CNS Toxicity

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Sedation/coma from anticholinergic effects

Seizures from NE and Serotonin reuptake inhibition

65
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Clinical Presentation of TCA toxicity

A

TCA
Tonic-clonic seizures
Cardiac
Anticholinergic

66
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TCA Bicarbonate Mechanisms

A

Increases plasma protein binding

Stabilization of fast Na+ channels

67
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What is your optimum pH of the blood when treating TCA overdose?

68
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[True/False] You can induce emesis when someone overdoses on TCAs or do gastric lavage.

A

False
Do not induce emesis in someone with a TCA overdose
Only do lavage if

69
Q

TCA Overdose QRS interval meaning:

  1. 10-0.15
  2. 16
A

Correlates with increased risk of seizures
Correlates with increased risk for both seizures and arrhythmia
Dose not rule out the possibility of toxicity

70
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TCA Contraindications

A

Physostigmine

Flumazenil

71
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What vasopressors can be used in a TCA overdose if needed?

A

NE and phenylephrine

Dopamine should be avoided secondary to depletion of amines.

72
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Classical triad of opioid intoxication

A

Miosis (pupil constriction)
Respiratory Depression
Depressed level of consciousness

73
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Signs of Beta-Blocker Overdose

A

Bradycardia and depression of inotropy (force of contraction)

74
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Treatment of Beta-Blocker Overdose

A

Glucagon 3mg IV
Can follow-up with continuous infusion.
Monitor for hyperglycemia

75
Q

Where does hydrocarbon toxicity mainly come from?

A

Aspiration

Pneumonitis

76
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Group 1 Hydrocarbons

A

Greases (non-toxic)

77
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Group 2 Hydrocarbons

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Kerosene, gasoline

78
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Group 3 Hydrocarbons

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Ring hydrocarbons-benzene

79
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Group 4 Hydrocarbons

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Chlorinated hydrocarbons: carbon tetrachloride

80
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Hallmarks of Phencyclidine (PCP) toxicity

A

Violent or bizarre behavior

81
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What is the primary concern of PCP toxicity?

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Self-induced injury.

82
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What can achieve chemical calming in PCP toxicity?

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Haloperidol or diazepam

83
Q

What are the characteristics of Theophylline toxicity?

A

N/V, agitation

Dysrhythmias and seizures

84
Q

What levels of Theophylline does toxicity begin?

85
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What are life threatening levels of Theophylline toxicity?

86
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What exacerbates Theophylline toxicity?

A

Hypokalemia

87
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What do seizures due to Theophylline toxicity respond to?

A

Phenytoin

Diazepam

88
Q

In severe seizures due to Theophylline toxicity what do you want to consider to treat it?

A

Hemoperfusion

89
Q

What three deleterious effects do organophosphates have on the body systems?

A

Parasympathetic-SLUDGE
Nicotinic-muscle weakness
CNS-confusion, slurred speech, respiratory depression

90
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Treatment of Organophosphate Poisoning

A

Flushing of body
Atropine for CNS and nicotininc effects
2-PAM for CNS effects

91
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Characteristics of Barbiturate poisoning

A

Respiratory depression
Hypotension
Decreased level of consciousness

92
Q

Clinical Presentation of Barbiturate poisoning

A 
Slurred speech
Lethargy
Ataxia
Hypothermia
Coma
Death
93
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Treatment of Barbiturate poisoning

A

Forced diuresis
Alkalinization of the urin
Multiple dose charcoal

94
Q

Normal Plasma Blood levels of Barbiturates

95
Q

Clinical Presentation of BZDs

A 
Lethargy
Slurred speech
Ataxia
Respiratory Depression
Coma
96
Q

Avoid ____ especially in ultra-short acting BZDs due to rapid progression to coma.

97
Q

What is indicated for pure benzo overdoses only?

A

Flumazenil

98
Q

What is the dose of flumazenil for benzo overdose?

A

0.2mg IV repeat with 0.5mg every 1 min. until response is achieved or to a max dose of 3mg

99
Q

How does methanol become toxic?

A

It is metabolized and its metabolites are toxic.

formic acid

100
Q

How does methanol toxicity present itself?

A

Osmolar/anion gap.

101
Q

What do you always draw in methanol toxicity?

A

ASA/APAP and ethylene glycol levels

102
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Treatment of Methanol Toxicity

A

EtOH therapy: 10% EtOH in D5W over 30-60 minutes then start 1.39ml/kg/h of 10% EtOH solution.
EtOH bind alcohol dehydrogenase, preventing methanol metabolism

Folinic Acid and folic acid-enhances the conversion of formate to CO2 and H2O.

4-methylpyrazole/Fomepizole (4-MP)-blocks alcohol dehydrogenase without causing inebriation.

Hemodialysis-removes methanol and formate from the circulation

103
Q

How is ethylene glycol toxic?

A

Glycolic acid accumulates and causes renal tubular damage. Glycolic acid is metabolized and the metabolites can cause acidosis and some can form oxalate crystals in tissues (within 1-3 hours).

104
Q

Ethylene Glycol Toxicity

Stage 1

A

CNS Stage:
30 minutes to 12 hours
Characterized by intoxication, slurred speech, lethargy, ataxia.
Patients may complain of GI distress

105
Q

Ethylene Glycol Toxicity

Stage 2

A

Cardiac Stage:
Occurs 12-48 hours after ingestion and is characterized by cardiac edema, cardiac dilation, and the development of arrhythmias.
Death is most common during this stage.

106
Q

Ethylene Glycol Toxicity

Stage 3

A

Renal Stage:
Occurs 24-72 hours after ingestion
Characterized by development of acute renal failure, flank pain, and CVA tenderness on physical exam.

107
Q

In Ethylene Glycol overdose what levels must you draw and what must you monitor?

A

Draw ASA/APAP levels

Place patients on an EKG monitor.

108
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Treatment of Ethylene Glycol Toxicity

A

Gastric Lavage if less than 4 hours post ingestion
Bicarbonate for metabolic acidosis
Calcium Chloride or Calcium Gluconate for hypocalemia
Ethanol
4-MP
Thiamine, pyridoxin, and folate
Hemodialysis in cases with ARF or high serum EG levels (more than 50mg/L)

109
Q

Childhood ingestions are usually single _____, _____, and _____ recognized.

A

Single chemical agents
Known
Promptly recognized

110
Q

Adult/adolescent ingestions are usually multiple chemical agents, intentional, ____, and with _____ recognition.

A

Unknown

Delayed

111
Q

What is the most common cause of toxic ingestions in the elderly?

A

Chronic overmedication (polypharmacy)

112
Q

What do you want to identify in a patient that you believed has overdosed?

A

Substance
Amount
Route

113
Q

What do you look for upon physical exam?

A 
Vital signs
Coma grade/level of consciousness
Neurologic findings (seizures, nystagmus, miosis (cholinergics), mydriasis (anticholinergics), fixed dilated pupils)
Cardiac-(dysrhythmias)
Odors
114
Q

What are some lab assessments that you can obtain during an overdose?

A 
Electrolytes (anion gap)
Blood gases
Serum osmolality
EKG
Toxic Screen
115
Q

Treatment Principals are?

A 
Provide supportive care
Prevent absorption
Enhance elimination
Interrupt or alter metabolism
Provide specific antibiotics

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