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The Kalmia species are what type of toxins?

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Grayanotoxins

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The Rhododendron species are what type of toxins?

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Grayanotoxins

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What is the range and habitat of the grayanotoxins?

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South east Appalachia to mid-Atlantic coast

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True or False: All parts of the Rhododendron species are toxic.

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TRUE

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What is the MOA of the andromedotoxin of the Rhododendron species?

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Binds and blocks the inactivation of sodium channels in cell membranes –> prolonged neuronal depolarization and excitation

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Is there an antidote for Rhododendron species?

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No

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In which parts of the world are plants of the Araceae family found?

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Tropics and subtropics

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What is the toxic principle of the Araceae family?

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Insoluble calcium oxalates

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Plants of the Araceae family have several proteolytic enzymes that trigger the release of ____ and ____.

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Kinins and histamines

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Araceae plants have contractile cells called ____ containing _____.

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Araceae plants have contractile cells called IDIOBLASTS containing RAPHIDES (oxalate crystals).

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What are the clinical signs associated with consumption of Araceae plants?

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  1. Irritation and pain on chewing
  2. Headshaking
  3. Hypersalivation
  4. Dyspnea

(Severe cases: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Rarely: arrhythmia, mydriasis, coma, death)

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How would you treat poisoning by Araceae plants?

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  1. Oral calcium to aid in precipitation of soluble oxalates
  2. Antihistamines/anti-inflammatories
  3. Activated charcoal
  4. Mouth rinse
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Members of the Euphorbiaceae family contain a variety of phytotoxins, including what 4?

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  1. Lectins
  2. Glycosides
  3. Alkaloids
  4. Diterpine esters
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What is the antidote for Castor beans?

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None

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How would you diagnose a castor bean poisoning?

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  1. History of exposure
  2. Leukocytosis
  3. Elevated ALT/AST
  4. Detection in gastric contents
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What are the 4 Euphorbia species?

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  1. Poinsettia
  2. Snow on the mountain
  3. Spotted spurge
  4. Leafy spurge
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What is the toxic principle of the Euphorbia species?

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Diterpenoid phorbol esters

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Euphorbia species cause direct irritation as they are what kind of compounds?

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Blistering

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What 3 parts of the body do Euphorbia species affect?

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  1. Skin
  2. Mucous membranes
  3. GIT
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True or False: Euphorbia species only contain toxin within their seeds.

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FALSE: Euphorbia species are contain toxin in ALL parts of the plant.

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What are the clinical signs associated with Euphoria species of plants?

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  1. GI irritation
  2. Blistering
  3. Hypersalivation
  4. Periocular/perioral swelling
  5. Vomiting/diarrhea

Sap may cause contact dermatitis

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How would you treat a topical exposure to Euphoria plants?

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Wash with alcohol

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How would you treat an oral exposure to Euphoria plants?

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Dilute orally using water or milk

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What is the toxic principle of the Viscaceae family?

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What type of plants do the Viscaceae parasitize?
Oak trees Walnut trees Other deciduous trees
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What do plants of the Viscaceae family obtain by parasitizing other plants?
1. Nutrients | 2. Water
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What is the lay term for Phoradendron?
Mistletoe
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What is the toxic principle of the Liliaceae family?
Unknown
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What is the absorption rate of Liliaceae species?
Quick (within 3 hours)
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With Liliaceae poisoning, what would you see on gross pathology?
1. Swollen kidneys 2. Pulmonary congestion 3. Hepatic congestion
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With Liliaceae poisoning, what would you see on microscopic pathology?
1. Diffuse acute renal tubular necrosis, usually in the proximal tubules 2. Granular and hyaline casts in the collecting ducts
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What would you see on urinarlysis due to Liliaceae poisoning?
1. Proteinuria 2. Glucosuria 3. Isosthenuria 4. Casts
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What would you see on bloodwork due to Liliaceae poisoning?
1. Increased BUN 2. Increased creatinine 3. Increased K 4. Increased P 5. Stress leukogram
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How would you treat a Liliaceae poisoning?
1. Decontaminate GIT | 2. Fluids (prior to anuria)
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True or False: Grape and raisin susceptibility is only limited to dogs and ferrets.
FALSE: Grape and raisin toxicity is only limited to DOGS.
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What is the MOA of grapes and raisins?
Unknown
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At what dose would raisins and/or grapes cause clinical signs?
11 - 30 g/kg
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At what dose would raisins and/r grapes cause renal damage?
32 g/kg
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What are the clinical signs associated with grapes and raisins?
1. Diarrhea 2. Vomiting 3. Anorexia 4. Polydipsia 5. Tremors 6. Decreased to no urine production
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What causes death associated with grape and/or raisin toxicity?
Renal failure once anuric
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With grape/raisin toxicity, what would your calcium levels be?
High Ca
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With grape/raisin toxicity, what would your phosphate levels be?
High PO4
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With grape/raisin toxicity, what would your BUN and creatinine levels be?
High
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What types of lesions would you see microscopically with grape/raisin toxicity?
Necrosis of proximal convoluted tubule epithelium
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Which animals are most often affected by stinging nettles?
Hunting dogs
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Stinging nettles express fine stinging hairs containing what 4 compounds?
1. Acetylcholine 2. Histamine 3. Serotonin 4. Formic acid
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How would you treat a poisoning from stinging nettles?
Depends on the signs: atropine (bradycardia), antihistamines (pawing at mouth), supportive care

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