Pharm Flashcards
1
Q
symptoms of aspirin overdose
A
- sweating (aspirate)
- tachypnoea (respirate)
- tinnitus (aspiringing)
- vomiting
2
Q
aspirin overdose treatment
A
- supportive
- charcoal within 1 hour
- haemodialysis in severe overdose
3
Q
signs of severe aspirin overdose
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- pulmonary oedema
- seizures
- persistent acidosis
4
Q
what enzyme metabolises paracetamol
A
CYP450
5
Q
symptoms of paracetamol overdose
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- asymptomatic for the first 24 hrs
- RUQ pain and vomiting in the next 2 days
- liver failure eventually
6
Q
treatment for paracetamol overdose
A
IV acetyl cysteine
7
Q
triad of opiate overdose
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- respiratory depression
- reduced consciousness
- constricted pupils
8
Q
treatment for opiate overdose
A
naloxone
9
Q
symptoms of cocaine overdose
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- dilated pupils
- sweating
- tachycardia
10
Q
symptoms of tricyclic overdose
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- dry mouth
- dilated pupils
- tachycardia
- arrhythmias
11
Q
2 ECG changes in tricyclic overdose
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- sinus tachycardia
- wide QRS
12
Q
treatment for tricyclic overdose
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IV bicarbonate
