General medical stuff (ED/GP) Flashcards
1
Q
Symptoms and Signs of opioid overdose
A
miosis
reduced consciousness (airway obstruction)
respiratory depression (bradypnoea, hypoxia)
hyporeflexia
nausea and vomiting constipation pruritis tiredness confusion
2
Q
Antidote for opioid overdose
A
IM naloxone
3
Q
Antidote for benzo overdose
A
IV flumazenil
4
Q
Features of serotonin syndrome
A
hyper-reflexia, clonus, rigidity
hyperthermia
altered mental state
supportive MX, benzos