Toxicologic Emergencies Flashcards

1
Q

Ethylene Glycol: S/S, Electrolyte Abnormalities, Treatment

A

N/V, ataxia, coma, depressed deep tendon reflexes, hypothermia, low grade fever. Profound anion-gap metabolic acidosis. Hypocalcemia. Dialysis, Fomepizole. A&SPT 517-518

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Cyanide Poisoning

A

Bitter almond taste. Antidotes: amyl nitrate, sodium nitrate, sodium thiosulfate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Iron overdose

A

Antidote: deferoxamine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Anticholenesterase - (Organophosphates, Carbamates) Antidote

A

Atropine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Acetaminophen Antidote

A

N-acetylcysteine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Anticholinergics (Benadryl) Antidote

A

Physostigmine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Digoxin Antidote

A

Calcium

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Beta/Calcium channel blockers - Antidote

A

Protamine, glucagon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

TCA’s Antidote

A

NaHcO3-, Digoxin fab

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly