Tox Flashcards
What agents ⬆︎risk for Methemoglobinemia - 3
- dAPSONE
- nITRITES
- tOPICAL ANESTHETICS
Pulse Ox Saturation will be low and PaO2 will “seem” to be normal
What are the Lead chelating agents?-2
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At what lead level do you use them?
- [Dimercaptosuccinic acid (45-69)]
- [DimerCaProl + EDTA ( ≥70 or acute encephalopathy)]
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Be sure to confirm lead levels with venous lead level before starting tx
What is the MOA for Sodium Bicarbonate in TCA OD
[⬆︎extracellular sodium] and [⬆︎ extracellular pH] alleviates [TCA cardio-depressent action] on sodium channels
cp for Arsenic toxicity - 3
3 P’s
- Painful Polyneuropathy
- Pigmentation abnormalities
- Pancytopenia
RF: pressure treated wood, pesticides
What are the most serious consequences of methanol intoxication? - 2
- VISION LOSS
- Coma
What is the most reliable sign of opioid intoxication
Respiratory Depression
Toxicity of which compound causes Bitter Almond Breath?
{CYanide toxicity ➜ [PINK SKIN with Yucky BITTER ALMOND BREATH]}