Naphthalene and opioids

Question 1

Describe the MOT of Naphthalene

Answer 1

Poisoning from naphthalene destroys or changes red blood cells so they cannot carry oxygen.

Naphthalene may produce hemolysis, especially in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.

Question 2

Describe the clinical presentation of napht

Answer 2

Acute ingestion usually causes prompt nausea, vomiting and diarhhea.
Volatile, and inhalation of vapors may cause eye, nose, and throat irritation.
Agitation, lethargy, and seizures may occur with naphthalene ingestion.
Chronic inhalation has also caused hemolytic anemia (abnormal breakdown of RBC).

Question 3

describe Emergency and supportive measures
of napt

Answer 3

Maintain an open airway and assist ventilation if necessary.
Treat coma and seizures if they occur.
Treat hemolysis and resulting hemoglobinuria, if they occur, by intravenous hydration and urinary alkalinization.

Question 4

Describe Decontamination
of napt

Answer 4

Administer activated charcoal orally if conditions are appropriate.
Gastric lavage is not necessary after small to moderate ingestions if activated charcoal can be given.
Inhalation
Remove the victim from exposure; fresh air is all that is required.

Question 5

describe Enhanced elimination and antidotes of nap

Answer 5

none

Question 6

Describe the MOT of opiods

Answer 6

Opioids stimulate several specific opiate receptors in the CNS, causing sedation and respiratory depression.
Death from respiratory failure

Question 7

Receptors for opioids

Answer 7

: (Mu (μ),Delta (δ),Kappa (κ),opioid receptor like-1 (ORL1)