Poisoning & Overdose

Question 1

A substance, ingested, inhaled, injected, or absorbed that interferes with normal physiological functions and causes harm

Answer 1

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Question 2

Neutralizes poison

Answer 2

Antidote

Question 3

Induces vomiting***

Answer 3

Emetic (ex. Syrup of Ipecac)

Question 4

Induces adhesion of atoms, ions, or molecules to a surface

Answer 4

Adsorbent (ex. Activated charcoal)

Question 5

Pumping of stomach

Answer 5

Gastric Lavage

Question 6

MC method of poisoning***

Answer 6

Ingestion

Question 7

Children aged _ - _ are most at risk

Answer 7

1-5 yrs old

Question 8

First step in any poisoning

Answer 8

contact LOCAL poison control

Question 9

Contraindications to induce vomiting***

Answer 9

Corrosive, volatile petroleum products, convulsants, no gag reflex,

Question 10

Most effective way to remove a stinger

Answer 10

credit card

Question 11

Characteristic odors - Bitter almonds

Answer 11

Cyanide

Question 12

Characteristic odors - Garlic

Answer 12

Organophosphates, Arsenic

Question 13

Characteristic odors - Fruity

Answer 13

DKA, Isopropyl Alcohol

Question 14

Majority of poisonings are intentional or unintentional?

Answer 14

Unintentional

Question 15

Majority of DEATHS secondary to poisoning are intentional or unintentional?

Answer 15

Intentional overdose

Question 16

Most poisonings occur where?

Answer 16

Home

Question 17

1 cause of UNINTENTIONAL overdose

Answer 17

Opioid Narcotics

Question 18

1 drug used for INTENTIONAL overdose

Answer 18

Acetaminophen (ex. Tylenol)

Question 19

Most commonly reported poison

Answer 19

Analgesics (specifically Acetaminophen)

Question 20

Least commonly reported poison

Answer 20

Alcohol

Question 21

Poison associated with MOST deaths

Answer 21

Opioid narcotics

Question 22

Poison associated with LEAST deaths

Answer 22

Hydrocarbons

Question 23

1 poisonous killer

Answer 23

Carbon Monoxide

Question 24

Most toxic methyxanthine (caffeine derivative)

Answer 24

Theophylline

Question 25

Antidote - Acetaminophen

Answer 25

N-acetylcysteine (“ANA”)

Question 26

Antidote - Benzodiazepines

Answer 26

Flumazenil (“BF”)

Question 27

Antidote - Carbamate Insectisides

Answer 27

Atropine (“CIA”)

Question 28

Antidote - Lead

Answer 28

EDTA

Question 29

Antidote - Opiods

Answer 29

Naloxone

Question 30

Antidote - Organophosphates

Answer 30

Atropine and pralidoxime (2-PAM)

Question 31

Antidote - Warfarin (Coumadin), heparin

Answer 31

Vitamink K (phytonadione)

Question 32

NBCE cheat acronyms - Bradycardia

Answer 32

PACED

Question 33

NBCE cheat acronyms - Tachycardia

Answer 33

FAST

Question 34

NBCE cheat acronyms - Hypothermia

Answer 34

COOLS

Question 35

NBCE cheat acronyms - Hyperthermia

Answer 35

NASA

Question 36

NBCE cheat acronyms - Hypotension

Answer 36

CRASH

Question 37

NBCE cheat acronyms - Hypertension

Answer 37

CTSCAN

Question 38

NBCE cheat acronyms - Hypoventilation

Answer 38

SLOW

Question 39

NBCE cheat acronyms - Hypyerventilation

Answer 39

PANT

Question 40

NBCE cheat acronyms - Mental Status

Answer 40

AEIOU TIPS (Vowels + TIPS)

Question 41

NBCE cheat acronyms - Seizures

Answer 41

OTIS CAMPBELL

Question 42

NBCE cheat acronyms - Miosis

Answer 42

COPS (kind of like a sobriety test)

Question 43

NBCE cheat acronyms - Mydriasis

Answer 43

AAAS

Question 44

NBCE cheat acronyms - Diaphoresis

Answer 44

SOAP