Toxicology Flashcards
1
Q
Zinc phosphide affects what two things? Onset time? VOMIT OUTSIDE
A
kidney and liver
48-72h onset
2
Q
Organophosphate toxicity signs?
A
SLUDGE
- salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI distress, emesis
3
Q
Snake envenomation - four ways it fucks up bleedy things
A
- rbc destruction (echinocytes)
- inhibits coagulation
- breaks down fibrinogen
- beats up vascular walls
4
Q
Blue-green algae toxic effects: Anatoxins
acetylocholinesterase inhibitors -
A
similar to organophosphate tox
- SLUDGE
- neurotoxic - seizures, (paralysis including breathing)
5
Q
Antivenin administration considerations
A
treat like blood product (slow at first)
6
Q
Snake envenomation - 89% of victims have what rbc abnormality in 24 hours?
A
echinocytes
7
Q
Fort Dodge vs. Crofab antivenin
A
FD: equine protein - last longer but more allertgic
CF: sheep protein - q6h but less allergic
8
Q
Blue-green algae toxic effects: Microcystins
A
liver failure
