Poisoning, Chemicals, and Medications Flashcards
1
Q
Anticholinergic
A
warm dry and red skin, hyperthermia, and dilated pupils.
2
Q
Nerve agents
A
Tabun, Sarin, and VX
3
Q
Anhydrous Ammonia
A
fertilizer
4
Q
prevents cells from utilizing oxygen
A
Hydrogen cyanide
5
Q
binds to hemoglobin and blocks oxygen transport
A
Carbon monoxide
6
Q
doses: 1 dose 81, 4 doses 324 and Inhibits platelet aggregation (reduces likelihood of AMI) (for ACS only)
A
Aspirin
7
Q
for cardiac pain and arrest (doses of .4 with a max of 1.2)
A
Nitro
8
Q
bronchodilator, relaxes bronchial smooth muscles, and reverses bronchospasms.
A
Albuterol
9
Q
EPI contradictions
A
angina or cardiac arrhythmias (.3 for adults and .15 for peds)
10
Q
A patient has had skin contact with a poison. For how long should their skin be flooded with water
A
15-20 Minutes
