intro Flashcards
___ is the study of the nature, effects, detection, tx of poisoning, while ___ is the capacity of an agent to cause injury
toxicology
toxicity
POISON is any harmful substance
-____ is poison prod by an organism, whereas ___ is a toxin INJECTED by an organism
toxin
venom
constellation of signs/symptoms that suggest partic class of poison (there are 5 classes) -anticholinergic, cholinergic, opioid, sedative, stimulant
toxidrome
a ____ poison will cause dilated pupils, dry skin, fever, hallucinations
anticholinergic
a ___ poison causes bradycardia, diarrhea, increased salivation/urination, vom, wheezing (PURGE behavior)
cholinergic
poisons that cause altered mental status, bradycard, constricted pupils, decreased bowel sounds, hypothermia, slow resp
opioid
poisons that cause blurred vision, confusion, coma, nystagmus, sedation, slurred speech
sedative
poisons that cause hallucinations, insomnia, restlessness, tachycardia, tremors
stimulants
___ employees are exposed to poisons during SYNTHESIS while ___ workers can be exposed to harmful quantities during APPLICATION
industrial
agricultural
toxic effects of phys/chem agents on pops and orgs in a SPECIFIC ECOSYSTEM
ecotoxicology
substances encountered in food, air, water, and soil are defined within ___ toxicology, and when they enter the food chain are defined in terms of acceptable daily intake - AKA ____
environmental
bioaccumulation
ABCDEs of emergency mgmt
airway breathing circulation disability exposure
mc factor contrib to death from drug overdose or poisoning due to lose of protective reflexes, obstruction, aspiration of gastric conents
airway
ER tx for airway protection includes endotracheal intubation and/or admin of ____ (for opioids) or ____ for benzos)
naloxone
flumazenil
strain with resp rate cyanosis, vein distention, auxiliary mm is indicative of ___ problems
breathing
