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L1. Intro to Toxicology Flashcards

1
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Poison: Toxicant

A

any solid, liquid, or gas when introduced into a biologic system can interfere with the life processes of the cells of that organism by its own inherent properties.

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Poison: Mechanism of Action

A

Attack common receptors

compete for metabolites

Damage membranes

Alter nucleic acid synthesis

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Toxin

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Poison from a biological process

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4
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Biotoxin

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general

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5
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Zootoxin

A

insect / reptile

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Mycotoxin

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fungal

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7
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Phytotoxin

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plant

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8
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Phycotoxin

A

Algea

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9
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Toxic

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refers to adverse effects

Arsenic is toxic to the GIT and kidney

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Toxicosis

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Disease state of being poisoned

Arsenic toxicosis = acute onset of vomiting progressing to hemorrhagic diarrhea

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11
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Toxicity

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Essentially the dose

the acute toxicity of Arsenic is 5mg/kg BW

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12
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LD50

A

lethal dose 50

Quantal response of a group

Straight line on semi log or probit paper

Lethal to 50% of animals defined conditions

Does not address severity/clinical characteristics

No relationship to chronic toxicity or other effects

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13
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ED50

A

effective dose 50

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14
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NOEL

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No Observed Effect Level

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15
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NOAEL

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No Observed Adverse Effect Level

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16
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HNTD

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Highest Non-Toxic Dose

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17
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Dose-Response

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Fundamental relationship in Toxicology

Paracelsus: “All things are poison and nothing is without poison; only the dose makes a thing not a poison”

dose makes the poison

Analytical capabilities are better than our interpretive abilities

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18
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Assumptions

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  1. Response is due to the poison
    1. may only be “associated with”
  2. Magnitude of the response is dose-related
    1. higher dose = bigger response
  3. Quantifiable method of measuring response
    1. related to molecular events caused by the agent
    2. Secondary biomarkers
      1. AChE, AST
      2. Clinical Response
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19
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“Agent”

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Poison/toxicant

Chemical - of chemical origin

Xenobiotic - any foreign compound

Toxin - biological origin

Elements - lead, selenium, copper

Pharmaceuticals - Antimicrobial, physiologic drugs

Nutrients - Protein, fat

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20
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Response:

What

A

clinical signs, lesions, sub-clinical

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21
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Response:

where

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Local, systemic, organ-specific

22
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Response:

When

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Acute, Chronic

23
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Response:

Why

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Sources, intended

24
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Response:

How

A

Access, route of exposure

25
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Dose-Response Curves:

No effect

26
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Dose-Response Curve:

No threshold

27
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Dose-Response Curve:

Threshold

28
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Therapeutic Index

A

TI=LD50/ED50

29
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Standard Safety Margin

A

SSM = LD1/ED99

30
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Chronicity Factor

A

Acute LD50/90 day LD50

measure of cumulative toxicity

31
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Risk

A

The likelihood fo Poisoning occurring under the conditions of normal use

Risk Ratio compares toxiticy to use

32
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Factors Affecting Outcome:

Physiological:

Species

A

Nitrate poisoning in ruminants vs. monogastrics

33
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Factors Affecting Outcome:

Physiological:

Breed

A

Ivermectin toxicosis in collies

34
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Factors Affecting Outcome:

Physiological:

Age

A

neonates and geriatrics are generally more susceptible

35
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Factors Affecting Outcome:

Physiological:

Sex

A

Gossypol can cause infertility in males

36
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Factors Affecting Outcome:

Physiological:

Pregnancy

A

Abortive agents

37
Q

Factors Affecting Outcome:

Physiological:

Lactation

A

ergot alkaloids can inhibit lactation

38
Q

Factors Affecting Outcome:

Physiological:

Nutritional status

A

Healthy vs. malnutrition

39
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Factors Affecting Outcome:

Physiological:

Health status

A

Healthy vs. chronically ill

40
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Factors Affecting Outcome:

Environmental

A

Seasonal - blue-green algea

Transportaion - Copper toxicosis in sheep

Water quality and quantity

41
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Factors Affecting Outcome:

dose

A

how much toxin did the patient ingest

42
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Factors Affecting Outcome:

Route

A

IV vs, inhalation

43
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Factors Affecting Outcome:

Physical Nature of Agent

A

pellet vs. powder

44
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Factors Affecting Outcome:

Solubility

A

Changes adsorption/metabolism

45
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Factors Affecting Outcome:

Chemical Interactions

A

Alters ADME within biological system

4 Types

  • Additive: 2+4=6
  • Synergistic: 2+4=12
  • Potentiation: 0+4=6
  • Antagonistic: 3+6=7
46
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Diagnosing Intoxications

A

Overview of Diagnostic Strategy:

History is crucial

Clinical Sings and progression

Clinical Pathology

Analytical toxicology

Necropsy findings

Histopathology

47
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Managing Intoxications

A

“Treat the patient not the poison”

  • Each patient and toxicant are unique
  • General guidelines
    • stabilize airway, breathing, circulation
    • Get more history and re-evaluate
    • Prevent further absorption
    • Give specific antidote in available
    • Enhance elimination
48
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Calculations:

Essential units to commit to memory:

Part Per Million (PPM)

A

1 ppm = 1mg/kg = 1microgram/g

1 penny in $10,000

49
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Calculations:

Essential units to commit to memory:

Part Per Billion (PPB)

A

1 PPB = 1ug/kg = 1ng/g

1 penny in $10,000,000

1 second in 32 years

50
Q

Conversions:

Active ingredient

A

Active ingredient often reported as %

Exposure data in PPM

Conversion is easy

Look at the pic for math.

“MOVE DECIMAL 4 PLACES”

1 PPM = 0.0001%

1% = 10,000 PPM

51
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Conversions:

Feeds

A

Ingredients often lbs/ton or g/ton

Remeber feed and water intake are extremely vairiable

52
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Feed Concentration to Dosage

A

Feed tags report inclusion concentration

Toxicity data in mg/kg dosages

Need to Know:

Concentration of compound in feed

Animal weight

Amount of feed consumed (estimate as %BW)

Toxicology VAP845 (15 decks)

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