General medical stuff (ED/GP) Flashcards

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Symptoms and Signs of opioid overdose

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miosis
reduced consciousness (airway obstruction)
respiratory depression (bradypnoea, hypoxia)
hyporeflexia

nausea and vomiting 
constipation
pruritis
tiredness
confusion
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Antidote for opioid overdose

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IM naloxone

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Antidote for benzo overdose

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IV flumazenil

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Features of serotonin syndrome

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hyper-reflexia, clonus, rigidity
hyperthermia
altered mental state
supportive MX, benzos

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