Pharmacology Soup Sem 1

Question 1

What kind of medication is Etomidate and it’s key attributes ?

Answer 1

a type of Induction agent for RSI
a hypnotic
CNS depressant
Offers no analgesia

Question 2

What kind of common medications can cause a ANTICHOLINERGIC TOXIDROME?

Answer 2

TCA Antidepressants, Antihistamines

Question 3

What are S/S of ANTICHOLINERGIC TOXIDROME, and what is an available treatment ?

Answer 3

Not enough Ach activity…….

MAD AS A HATTER, DRY AS A BONE, HOT AS THE SUN, RED AS A BEET, BLIND AS A BAT

Confusion, dry mouth/urinary retention, Hyperthermia, Flush Skin, Pupil Dilation (Mydriasis) - - - also tachycardia and decreased bowel sounds

TX: Physostigmine (AChEsterase Inhibitor) - - increases ACH

Question 4

Organophosphate Poisoning S/S ? (pesticide, or sarin gas)

Answer 4

SLUDGE : (toooo much Ach)

Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Diarrhea, GI Upset , Emesis.