Poisoning Flashcards
1
Q
What is biochemical toxicity?
A
Drug or active metabolite that causes cellular damage
2
Q
How can you overcome biological toxicity?
A
Used drugs in combination to donate a thiol group
3
Q
What can be used to prevent absorption?
A
Activated charcoal
4
Q
What sort of things should be checked in medication review?
A
Age-life expectancy risk benefit, measurable outcome, cost, time limited medications
5
Q
Which patients is the STOPP START tool used for?
A
over 65s