Final Flashcards
Ethanol: Tk
readily absorbed orally, widely distributed in CNS
Ethanol: MoA
CNS depression
Ethanol: Signs
CNS depression, abnormal behavior, vomiting, ataxia, dehydration
Ethanol: Dx
ID it (blood), history, signs
Ethanol: Tx
supportive
Phenolic Compounds: Tk
readily absorbed in GI, poor absorption through skin
Phenolic Compounds: Use
Cleaning products (lysol)
Phenolic Compounds: MoA
denature and precipitate proteins, hepato-/nephro-/neurotoxic
Phenolic Compounds: Signs
MM coagulative necrosis/ulcerations, ataxia, weakness
Phenolic Compounds: Dx
ID it (urine), History, signs
Phenolic Compounds: Tx
detox, supportive
Detergents: Classifications
Nonionic - soaps
Anionic - laundry/dishwasher detergent
Cationic - fabric softeners
Detergents: MoA
corrosive
Detergents: Signs
nausea, v/d, colic, irritation
Detergents: Dx
history, signs
Detergents: Tx
Detox, supportive
Bleach: MoA
releases Cl gas when combined with acid/ammonia, corrosive
Bleach: Signs
GI + Resp. irritation
Bleach: Tx
detox, supportive
Xylitol: Use
sugar substitute
Xylitol: Tk
readily absorbed in GI
Xylitol: MoA
potent insulin release promoter
Xylitol: Signs
hypoglycemia, liver failure
Xylitol: Dx
history, signs
Xylitol: Tx
detox, supportive
Methylxanthines: Use
chocolate, caffeine
Methylxanthines: Tk
readily absorbed in GI, widely distributed throughout the body, crosses BBB, enterohepatic recycling
Methylxanthines: MoA
inhibits phosphodiesterases
Methylxanthines: Signs
nausea, v/d, hyperactivity, ataxia
Methylxanthines: Dx
history, signs
Methylxanthines: Tx
detox, supportive
Ammonia (NH): Sources
decomposing manure, fertilizer
Ammonia (NH): Properties
heavier than air, sharp odor
Ammonia (NH): Tk
absorbed by inhalation
Ammonia (NH): MoA
mm irritant, inc. susceptibility to resp. infection
Ammonia (NH): Signs
red mm, lacrimation, cough, sneezing
Ammonia (NH): Dx
history, signs
Ammonia (NH): Tx
detox (ventilation), supportive
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S): Source
decomposing urine/feces, natural gas
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S): Properties
rotten eggs odor, heavier than air, flammable,
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S): Tk
readily absorbed by inhalation/ingestion, converted in blood
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S): MoA
mm irritant, inhibits cellular respiration
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S): Signs
sudden death, cyanosis, dyspnea, dark blood, odor
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S): Dx
history, signs
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S): Tx
detox (ventilation), supportive
Carbon Monoxide (CO): Source
fire, propane, vehicle exaust
Carbon Monoxide (CO): MoA
replaces oxygen on hemoglobin
Carbon Monoxide (CO): Signs
sudden death, hypoxia, drowsiness, ataxia, dyspnea, red mm/blood
Carbon Monoxide (CO): Dx
ID it (air, blood), history, signs
Carbon Monoxide (CO): Tx
detox, supportive
Nitrogen Oxide (NO2): Source
incomplete fermentation (silage)
Nitrogen Oxide (NO2): Properties
yellow-brown color, heavier than air, chlorine like odor
Nitrogen Oxide (NO2): MoA
mm irritant, lung damage
Nitrogen Oxide (NO2): Signs
dyspnea, pulmonary edema, cyanosis, methemoglobin
Nitrogen Oxide (NO2): Dx
history, signs
Nitrogen Oxide (NO2): Tx
detox (ventilation), supportive
Sulfur Oxide (SO2): Source
industrial pollutants
Sulfur Oxide (SO2): MoA
mm irritant, lung damage
Sulfur Oxide (SO2): Signs
cough, dyspnea, cyanosis
Sulfur Oxide (SO2): Dx
history, signs
Sulfur Oxide (SO2): Tx
detox, supportive
Smoke Inhalation: MoA - Simple Asphyxiation
lack of O2 in air
Smoke Inhalation: MoA - Irritants
chemical irritant in air
Smoke Inhalation: MoA - Chemical Asphyxiation
chemicals in air => asphyxiation
Smoke Inhalation: Signs
cough, dyspnea, tachypnea, hypoxia
Smoke Inhalation: Dx
History, signs
Smoke Inhalation: Tx
detox, supportive
Petroleum Products: Types
Crude, Refined
Crude Oil: Subsets
Sweet - gasoline
Sour - lubricant oils
Refined Products: Subsets
Aliphatic hydrocarbons - 5C chains (Gasoline) Chlorinated Aliphatic (DDT) Aromatic Hydrocarbons (benzene)
Petroleum Products: Tk
readily absorbed in GI/skin/inhalation, smaller mol. wt = faster absorption,
Petroleum Products: MoA
aspiration pneumonia, GI irritant
Petroleum Products: Signs
aspiration pneumonia, v/d, CNS depression, odor, mm ulcers
Petroleum Products: Dx
ID it (GI), history, signs
Petroleum Products: Tx
detox, supportive