Peer Prep Flashcards
MC finding of cyanide poisoning
lactic acidosis
benzocaine can cause
methyl hemoglobinemia; benzocaine found in teething gel
TX methyl hemoglobinemia
methylene blue
charcoal is usually used with what overdose?
acetylsalicylate acid
phases of iron toxicity
- vom/diarrhea
2.recovery of phase 1 - acidosis, liver failure, shock, seizures
4.pyloric stenosis
when to give digfab
ventricular tachycardia present
systemic fluoride poisoning electrolyte abnorms
hypo calcium and hypomagnesium
drug that can cause methemoglobinemia
chloroquine
strychnine
like tetanus
rationale for hyperbaric chamber for CO poisoning
decrease risk for delayed neuro sequela
medication best for opioid withdrawal symptoms
buprenorphine
water hemlock poisoning
GI sx, convulsions
poison hemlock poisoning
like nicotine; GI sx
oleander poisoning
GI sx; hyperkalemia and dysrhythmias
amanita mushroom poisoning
delayed GI sx; hepatic failure
if patient on SSRI and is intubated, what post intubation sedation medication should be avoided?
fentanyl