Organophosphate (insecticide) Poisoning

Question 1

Insecticides

Answer 1

Malathion

Parathion

Question 2

Insecticides signs/symptoms

Answer 2

N/V, cramping, diarrhea
Excessive salivation
Ha
**Blurred Vision and miosis
**Brady
Mental confusion, slurred speech, coma

Question 3

Insecticide poisoning management

Answer 3

Wash skin thoroughly
If insecticide was ingested, activated charcoal should be ordered
** Atropine is the drug of choice for organophosphate toxicity