Sympathomimetics Flashcards
1
Q
List the clinical effects of sympathomimetics.
A
HTN hyperthermia Tachycardia Diaphoresis nervous system excitation
2
Q
List the three most rapidly fatal toxicities of cocaine.
A
- Hyperthermia
- Hypertensive emergencies
- Cardiac dysrhythmias
3
Q
What are the complications of exposure of cocaine adulterated with levomasole?
A
- Agranulocytosis, vasculitis, dermatologic manifestations
4
Q
What eye finding helps to distinguish PCP intoxication from that of cocoine?
A
Multidirectional nystagmus with PCP
5
Q
What clinical findings may help differentiate anticholinergic toxicity form that of cocaine?
A
- Urinary retention
- Dry skin
- Minimally reactive pupils
6
Q
What agents are used to treat hypertensive emergencies in cocaine toxicity?
A
BZDs if not responsive try phentolamine 10mg IV x 2
7
Q
How would you manage the cocaine dissection?
A
CCB + nitro
8
Q
List injuries that occur during illicit production of methamphetamines.
A
- Anhydrous ammonia exposure
- HCl exposure
- NaOH exposure
- Ether exposure
- Ephedrine exposure
- Burn injuries
- Explosion/blast injuries
