Exam 2 Flashcards
Adult lead level: severe
- Encephalopathy, wrist/foot drop, pallor/anemia, abdominal colic, nephropathy
- > 100 mcg/dL
Adult lead level: moderate
- HA, weakness, peripheral neuropathy, abdominal pain, constipation
- 70-100 mcg/dL
Adult lead level: mild
- Fatigue, confusion, somnolence, HTN, kidney impairment
- <70 mcg/dL
Lead toxicity diagnosis
- Environmental, occupational, recreational exposure, PICA
- Blood Lead Level (BLL) = gold standard
- CBC, CMP
- X-rays can spot “lead lines” on bones
Lead toxicity treatment steps
- GI decontamination: WBI
- Chelation: start ASAP
- BZD if seizures
Lead toxicity treatment: overt encephalopathy
Dimercaprol & Calcium disodium EDTA
Lead toxicity tx: Symptoms suggestive of encephalopathy or >100 in adults, >69 in peds
Dimercaprol & Calcium disodium EDTA
Lead toxicity tx: mild symptoms or 70-100
Succimer
Lead toxicity tx: asymptomatic or <70 in adults or 45-69 in peds
Treat peds with succimer vs X in adults
Arsenic acute toxicity s/s
- GI: N/V/D w/i mins to hrs
- CV: tachy, HoTN, QTc prolongation
- Encephalopathy: seizure, delirium, coma
- Dermatologic: “mees lines”
Arsenic Chronic toxicity s/s
- Neuropathy, malignancy, DM
- Dermatologic: carcinomas, hyperpigmentation
- Hepatic portal fibrosis
Arsenic toxicity diagnosis
24-hr urine level (gold standard)
- [Arsenic] >50
- Creatinine >100
- Total Arsenic >100
Arsenic toxicity tx: including mild vs severe
- GI decontamination: charcoal, WBI only if visible radiopacities
- Chelation:
- Mild (N/V): succimer
- Severe (encephalopathy/seizure): dimercaprol (BAL) IM - Acute encephalopathy seizures: BZD
Mercury toxicity s/s: elemental
Tremor
Mercury toxicity s/s: inorganic
Tremor, erethism, GI ulcer, acute tubular necrosis (ATN), acrodynia
Mercury toxicity s/s: organic
Tremor, paresthesia, ataxia, dysarthria, tunnel vision, GI distress, AKI
Mercury toxicity diagnosis
24-hr concentration
- Normal: serum <10, urine <20
- Severe: serum >35, urine >150
Mercury toxicity tx
- WBI for inorganic
- Chelation:
- Inorganic: Dimercaprol BAL
- Inorganic or organic (able to take PO): succimer
- 3rd line: d-penicillamine
Iron toxicity stage I s/s
0-6 hrs
- GI: N/V/D, abdominal pain
- Potential to recover or exhibit systemic toxicity
- Absence of vomiting in first 6 hrs decrease likelihood of toxicity
Iron toxicity s/s: stage II
6-24 hrs - Latent stage
- Resolution of GI
- Progressive systemic deterioration secondary to volume loss & worsening metabolic acidosis, lethargy
Iron toxicity s/s: stage III
24-48 hrs
- Shock, lactic acidosis
- Coagulopathy -> bleeding -> hypovolemia -> increased aPTT
- Renal failure, cardiomyopathy, elevated LFTs, encephalopathy
Iron toxicity s/s: stage IV
2-5 days
- Hepatotoxicity, lipid peroxidation
- Increased aminotransferase -> acute fulminant hepatic failure
Iron toxicity s/s: Stage V
4-6 weeks
- Sequela: gastric outlet obstruction due to corrosion of the pyloric mucosa
Iron toxicity diagnosis based on serum [ ] & clinical manifestation: 300-500 mcg/dL
- Significant GI symptoms
- Modest systemic toxicity
Iron toxicity diagnosis based on serum [ ] & clinical manifestation: 500-1000 mcg/dL
Metabolic acidosis, shock
Iron toxicity diagnosis based on serum [ ] & clinical manifestation: >1000 mcg/dL
Organ failure, mortality
Iron toxicity management: do not give
Ipecac syrup, AC, cathartics, oral sodium bicarbonate, phosphosoda
Iron toxicity management: WBI if…
Radiopacities present
Iron toxicity management: chelating agents indicated if…
Repeatedly V, HoTN, lethargic, acidotic, peak iron level >500 mcg/dL
Chelating agent (Antidote) for iron toxicity
Deferoxamine, (Vin Rose Urine- with deferoxamine)
OTC_Anticholinergic management
BZD, Physostigmine slow IV push
OTC_Loperamide (Imodium): symptoms
QRS, QTc prolongation, mono- & polymorphic (TdP) ventricular arrhythmias
CBD gummies toxicity symptoms
CNS depression, excitation, children = resp depression, seizures
Dinitrophenol (DNP) toxicity symptoms, management
- Hyperthermia, agranulocytosis, tachycardia/pnea, maculopapular erythematous skin eruptions
- Aggressive supportive care: cooloing, BZD
Pong Pong Seeds toxicity: symptoms, management
- Continues vomiting
- One dose AC, Digoxin-specific antibodies (Fab)
Dextromethorphan (Triple C’s, Robitussin) toxicity symptoms, management
- Confused, hallucinating, behavioral & dissociative effects, false(+) urine test for PCP
- Supportive care: BZD
Neptune’s Fix (Tianeptine) toxicity: symptoms, management
- Unresponsive, AMS, naloxone-responsive resp depression, opioid-like withdrawal upon cessation of chronic use
- Wean down detoxification, buprenorphine & clonidine
Hypoglycemic diagnosis: BG level, symptoms
- <60 mg/dL
- Decreased level of alertness, dizziness, confusion, seizures, tachy, bizarre behavior, tremors, hypothermia, diaphoresis, pallor, N
Hypoglycemic toxicity absorption prevention
- AC: w/i 2 hrs
- WBI: not generally recommended
Hypoglycemic treatment of symptomatic
- “Rule of 15” - glucose PO
- Dextrose 0.5-1 g/kg IV
- Glucagon IM
Hypoglycemic Sulfonylureas toxicity: causing agents, MoA, management, prophylaxis
- 2nd gen: Glimepiride, Glipizide, Glyburide
- Sulfonylureas are Insulin secretagogues (increase insulin)
- Prolonged & delayed onset of hypoglycemia, rebound hypoglycemia
- ABCDs, AC, octreotide for maintaining euglycemia
- Not recommended