Toxicity-Gases Flashcards
1
Q
Gas associated with “cherry red” brain and affects the globus pallidus
A
Carbon monoxide
2
Q
Gas associated with an ataxic polyneuropathy
A
Cyanide
3
Q
Gas that can precipitate subacute combined degeneration
A
Nitrous oxide
4
Q
What is the mechanism of CNS/PNS toxicity of nitrous oxide
A
Inactivated vitamin B12