Toxicity-Gases Flashcards

1
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Gas associated with “cherry red” brain and affects the globus pallidus

A

Carbon monoxide

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Gas associated with an ataxic polyneuropathy

A

Cyanide

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3
Q

Gas that can precipitate subacute combined degeneration

A

Nitrous oxide

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4
Q

What is the mechanism of CNS/PNS toxicity of nitrous oxide

A

Inactivated vitamin B12

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