Tox Flashcards
how to dose naloxone drip
2/3 dose required to reverse resp depression
long acting mu receptor antagonist
naltrexone (effect for 72 hours)
estimated lethal dose of salicylates
> 500mg/KG
how to obtain labs in patient with salicylate tox
obtain level followed by q2h levels if levels continue to rise
goal of urination in salicylate toxicity
alkalinize the urine
salicylate doses that indicate need for HDS in acute and chronic toxicity
- acute= 100mg/dl
2. chronic= 50mg/dl
for every 50mL NaHCO3, how much serum pH increase by?
by 0.1
3 things you can take salicylate tox from
- aspirin
- wintergreen
- bismuth subsalicylate
mixed resp alkalosis and anion gap metabolic acidosis
salicylate toxicity
VSA that can occur with clonidine overdose
hypertension
hallmark feature of cyanide poisoning
severe metabolic acidosis
hyperventilation, bradycardia, hypotension after smoke exposure
cyanide poisoning
pits of apricots, bitter almond, cherry, and peach can cause
cyanide poisoning
mechanism of cyanide poisoning
within the mitochondria, cessation of electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation inhibiting cellular respiration and decreasing ATP
BM suppression, hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis from immunosuppressant drug- toxicity?
azathioprine
hyperkalemia, nephrotoxicity can occur from what rejection drug toxicity
cyclosporine
level of elemental iron that warrants deferoxamine
500mcg/dl
indications for deferoxamine for iron toxicity
- level >500mcg/fdl
- shock
- vomiting/diarrhea
- altered mental status
- elevated anion gap MA
prognosis of patients with iron toxicity that don’t vomit within first 6 hours
good prognosis
tinnitus in aspirin toxicity- reversible or irreversible
reversible
toxic metabolite of methanol
formic acid
ingestion + visual snowstorm
methanol
formula for expected serum osmolality
2xNA + BUN/2.8 + glu/18+ ethanol/4.6
bilateral cranial neuropathies and symetric descending muscle weakness
botulism
inhibits ACh release at presynaptic receptors- tox
botulism
MC valve involved in endocardititis
tricuspid
MC pathogen involved in native valve endocarditis (not from drugs)
streptococci, mitral valve
MC pathogen in endocarditis from IVDU
s. aureus, tricuspid
GI malignancy + endocarditis
s. bovis
how do TCAs cause cardiac toxicity
blocking fast inward sodium channels
managment of TCA with widened QRS
give sodium bicarb in 50mEq until QRS complex narrows, then continuous infusion of 15mEq in 1L D5W at a rate of 2-3 times maintenance; follow K
inhibition of Na-K ATPase channel is how what drug works
digitalis
cough medicine that presents similar to TCA overdose
benzonatate
cold medicine with similar effects to PCP
dextremethorphan
bacterial organism associated with iron toxicity
yersinia (feeds on iron)
physical appearance of brown recluse
violin shaped mark on thorax, 3 pairs of eyes
hyper-reflexia in lower>upper extremities
Serotonin syndrome
fluoxetine and dextromethorpan together can cause
serotonin syndrome
treatment of serotonin syndrome
BZDs, cyproheptadine
lead pipe rigidity
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
treatment of malignant hyperthermia
dantrolene
toxic metabolites of ethylene glycol
oxalic acid
osmolar gap with normal anion gap
isopropanol
blurry yellow vision with nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain
digoxin toxicity
cardiac arrest with digoxin toxicity- treatment
20 vials of digoxin antibody
poor prognostic indicator in digoxin toxicity
hyperkalemia
PVCs, PAT with AV block, bidirectional ventricular tachycardia- toxicity
digoxin
what electrolyte abnormality increases risk of digoxin toxicity
hypokalemia
treatment for lead toxicity
succimer
BLL (lead)>70 is indication for what
inpatient treatment for lead toxicity
inpatient treatment for lead toxicity
dimercaprol followed by CaNa2EDTA
outpatient treatment for lead toxicity
oral succimer
herbicide that is activated by sunlight and affects the lungs, causing pulmonary fibrosis and respiratory failure
paraquat
opiate that causes mydriasis in overdose
meperidine
HD indications for aspirin toxicity
level >100 coma rising levels despite alkalinization renal failure pulm edema altered mental status clinical deterioration
“silo filler’s” disease
methemoglobinemia
endpoint for treatment of organophosphate poisoning with atropine
drying of secretions
Fe 3+ in which hgb cannot bind O2
methemoglobinemia
how does pralidoxime work
regenerates cholinesterace activity at neuromuscular sites
dapsones, antimalarials, nitrates, “-aines” cause what toxicity
methemoglobinemia
hyperammonemia is suggestive of
VPA toxicity
management of valproic acid toxicity
l-carnitine
indications for HD With valproic acid toxicity
severe (level > 1300 mg/L, cerebral edema, shock) or is cases of acute hyperammonemic encephalopathy, pH < 7.10, and coma or respiratory depression.
indications for HD with lithium toxicity
renal failure, inability to handly aggressive hydration, severe CNS toxicity, level >4 in acute toxicity, level >2 in chronic toxicity
to prevent nitrogen narcosis, what depth do basic training for diving allow people to dive to
60feet
confusion altered mental status with descent in a diver
nitrogen narcosis
rotten egg odor with cyanide like affect
hydrogen sulfide
hay odor in textiles
phosgene
general side effect of toxic fumes, gases, and vapors
pulmonary edema
TCAs have what effects
anticholinergic
anticholinergic effects
mydriasis, dry, hot, flushed skin, tachycardia, decreased or absent bowel sounds, and urinary retention
mechanism of TCAs on heart
Na channel blockade
TCA toxicity is worsened by what acid base status
acidosis
lead pipe rigidity
NMS
compare serotonin syndrome vs NMS
serotonin-clonus, NMS- lead pipe
treatment for akathisia
benadryl, benztropine
how to calculate osmolar garp
measured- calculated osm
what is considered a positive osmolar gap
> 10
ketosis without acidosis
isopropanol
toxic metabolite in tylenol toxicity
NAPQI (normally broken down by glutathione)
manic symptoms, mydriasis, tachycardia, nystagmus, visual hallucinations
dextromethorpan overdose
blood pressure in clonidine overdose
transient hypertension from alpha effects and then central effects cause hypotension, etc
muscle rigidity + elevated CK
NMS
toxic dose of ASA
200-300mg/kg
ASA level indicating need for dialysis
> 100
what two co-factor adjuncts should be given in ethylene glycol ingestion
thiamine and pyridoxine
indications for HD with ethylene glycol ingestion
ethylene glycol>50
anion gap >20
initial pH less than 7.3
what to think about in a patient with isolated tachypnea
salicylate toxicity
define hypothermia
core body temp < 35
at what temperature shoudl hypothermic patients be warmed to to asess if they should be resuscitated
32C (89F)
patient is 32C and remains asystolic- management
call it, unlikely to be revived in asystole
how does iron cause damage
uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation causes anaerobic metabolism
management of dystonia for haldol
benztropine or benadryl
first line treatment for beta blocker overdose
glucagon bolus followed by a drip
BB vs CCB overdose
bb- normal glucose
CCB- hyperglycemia
musty hay or freshly grown grass
phosgene
main injury from phosgene
turns into hydrochloric acid and causes delayed pulonary injury leading to edema and inflammation
anticholinergic mnenomic
Mad as a hatter Blind as a bat (mydriasis) Red as a beet Hot as a hare Dry as a bone
cholinergic mnemonic
Salivation Lacrimation Urination Diarrhea Diaphoresis GI upset Emesis killer bs- bronchoospasm, bronchorrea, bradycardia
treatment of anticholinergic toxicity
supportive of physostigmine
how long after cessation of alcohol do alcohol seizures occur
6-48 hours after stopping but can occur up to five days after
EMTALA is part of what law
consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985
who cannot recieve methylene blue
G6PD defic- causes anemia
treatment for metHgb in patients with G6PD
blood tranfusions to dilute blood with metHgb
feared side effect from fentanyl for procedural sedation
chest wall rigidity, needs neuromuscular blockade, narcan won’t work
treatment of CCB overdose
glucagon/insulin, calcium lipid emulsion, ECMO
antidote for valproate toxicity
carnitine
BG in CCB toxicity
hyperglycemia
three contraindications of physostigmine
- asthma (causes bronchoconstriction)
- seizures- lowers seizure threshold
- slows conduction (contraindicated in AV block, NA channel blockers)
when to use physostigmine
in patients who are very altered from anticholinergic toxicity and you need to help distinguish what is going on
what is pyridozxine an antidote for
- INH
2. ethylene glycol
what does quinine do
causes ototoxicity and blindness
3 indications to use digifab
- ventricular dysthryhtmias
- 3rd degree av block
- hyperkalemia >5
what is leucovorin used as an antidote for
- methotrexate
2. methanol toxicity
what is glucarpidase an antidote for
MTX toxicity
antidote for cesium
prussian blue
when should sodium nitrite not be used for cyanide poisoning
if CO may be on board because the MetHgb may bind to CO more strongly
what is considered the antiviral for pox virus
tecovirimat
what is obiltoxaximab used for
inhalation anthrax
treatment of body packers
whole bowel irrigation with polyethylene glycol, if ruptures-> OR
withdrawal of dopamine agonists can cause what
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
antibiotic that can can cause tyramine reaction
linezolid
what numbing medication can be used on open wounds
LET gel
what numbing medication is used for intact skin
EMLA
max dose of lidocaine
5mg/kg
max dose of lidocaine w. epi
7mg/kg
concentration of 1% lidocaine
10mg/ml
what type of medication is succinylcholine
depolarizing neuromuscular blocker
3 conditions in which a lower dose of succinylcholine is needed
- organophosphate toxicity
- eaton lambert
- hypothyroidism
what condition is a bigger dose of succinylcholine warranted
MG
garlic smell
arsine gas poisoning
semiconductor facility toxic fumes
arsine gas poisoning
classic triad of arsine poisoning
- abdominal pain
- hematuria
- jaundice
first line antidote for iron overdose
deferoxamine
medications that reduce immunosuppressant effect of cyclosporine and why
phenytoin, nafcillin, phenobarbital, rifampin-> induce CYP45 enzymes which reduces half life of cyclosporine
what medication may be able to be given in severe brown recluse bites
dapsone- but really only prevents worsening of local infection, and there is no antivenin
how does fomepizole work
competitive antagonist of alcohol dehydrogenase which is the rate-limiting emzyme involved in the conversion of ethylene glycol into toxic metabolites
toxic metabolite of ethylene glycol
oxalic acid
shape of crystals in urine with ethylene glycol toxicity
maltese cross
what level of radiation is needed to be at risk for acute radiation syndrome
> 200 rads (2 Gy)
what is the first system to show injury in acute radiation syndrome
hematopoeitic
when should lymphocyte level be measured after acute radiation exposure
at 48 hours
what lymphocyte count indicates poor prognosis 48 hours after radiation exposure
ALC<1500-> poor prognosis
ketosis without acidosis
isopropyl alcohol
what is responsible for the elevated osmolar gap in isopropyl alcohol toxicity
acetone
treatment of isopropyl alcohol ingestion
supportive
what substance is responsible for toxic effects of methanol
formic acid
what can be used to reverse dabigatran if praxbind isn’t available
hemodialysis
what types of anesthetics are more allergics- esters or amides
esters because they are broken down to PABA which is a known allergen
examples of amides
lidocaine, bupivicaine (two Is)
most cardiotoxic of all topical anesthetics
bupivicaine
what is the toxin in rodenticide
brodifacoum (long-acting anticoagulant)
management of small unintentional ingestion of rodenticide
coag studies 48 hours after ingestion
indications for oral vitamin K after rodenticide ingestion
INR 5.0 to 9.0 without significant bleeding
management of NSAID ingestion
<100mg/kg-> discharge home
>100mg/kg-> observation x4h
level that is considered a massive overdose of NSAIDs
> 400mg/kg (about 140 tablets for 70kg human)
side effects of NSAID ingestion
mild GI and CNS side effects
ingestion of hemlock causes what symptoms
nausea, vomiting, and sympathomimetic effects such as tachycardia, diaphoresis, and anxiety-> parasympathetic findings and paralysis. Severe toxicity from water hemlock can cause intractable seizures and can lead to death.
Anthrax treatment
Obiltoxaximab
Treatment of stingray bite
Hot water (113F)
Treatment of jellyfish bites
Place in vinegar- helps deactivate the nematocysts
Elevated lactate + WAGMA- consider what toxicity
Cyanide
Bidirectional vtach
Digoxin
Febrile illness, headache, myalgia, rash, chills; leukopenia , thrombocytopenia
Ehrlichiosis- treat with doxy
XR in HAPE
Patchy infiltrates, usually in right middle lobe
Treatment for high altitude cerebral edema
Descent, dexamethasone, hyperbaric
Most common cause of death from high altitude illness
HAPE
What kind of drug is rocuronium
Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker
most immediate cause of death in mushroom toxicity
Hypoglycemia
Prognosis after toxic mushroom ingestion
Symptoms last >6 hours
indications for active rewarming in hypothermia
Indicators for active rewarming include cardiovascular instability, temperature ≤ 32°C (89.6F), impaired thermogenesis, impaired thermoregulation, traumatic or toxicologic peripheral vasodilation, and failure to rewarm by 0.5°C to 2°C per hour
type 1 decompression illness
pain in joints and extremities, skin mottling
type 2 decomrpession
lungs, heart, CNS, vestibular system, spinal cord
type 3 decompression
all of type 2 plus stroke like symptoms from arterial air embolism
seizure medicine that causes nystagmus, somnolence, dizziness, GI disturbance at toxic levels
phenytoin
seizure medication taht can aso be used antiarrhythmic
phenytoin (class 1b)
what is phenytoin bound to
protein bound
in which patients should you definitely check a phenytoin level
those suspected to have low albumin
phenytoin may be useful for dysrhythmias cuased by what medicaion
digoxin
medication that can help with phenytoin toxicity
MDAC
Treatment of VPA toxicity
Activated charcoal, L-carnitine, hemodialysis
Hard edema and clear blisters- degree of frostbite
Second degree
When to stop rewarming in second degree frostbite
Warm until edema is softer and there is only mild erythema
Severe pain with rewarming- degree of frost bite
Third degree
Nystagmus, coma, ataxia, drowsiness- seizure medication toxicty
Phenytoin
Found down in sewage plant
Hydrogen sulfide
MC finding in digoxin toxicity
PVC
what medication is contraindicated in digoxin toxicity
No calcium for hyperkalemia
treatment for venemous fish and stingrays
hot watter immersion (113F), remove spines, leave wounds open for delayed primary closure
side effects of octopus bite
paresthesias, flaccid paralysis, and eventual respiratroy failure- supportive care