Poisoning Flashcards

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1
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What is biochemical toxicity?

A

Drug or active metabolite that causes cellular damage

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How can you overcome biological toxicity?

A

Used drugs in combination to donate a thiol group

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3
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What can be used to prevent absorption?

A

Activated charcoal

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What sort of things should be checked in medication review?

A

Age-life expectancy risk benefit, measurable outcome, cost, time limited medications

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Which patients is the STOPP START tool used for?

A

over 65s

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