Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

MRCP > Toxicology > Flashcards

Toxicology Flashcards

1
Q

What are the acute symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?

A

THINK FLU!
Headache, nausea and vomiting, tachypnea, malaise

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

What are the neurological symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning

A

Confusion, dizziness, ataxia, syncope, agitation, seizure, low GCS

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

Why is carbon monoxide poisoning so dangerous

A

Forms carboxyhemoglobin which means bings to hemoglobin with 240x more affinity
Less oxygen binds to hemoglobin
Causes hypoxia

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

MRCP (21 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions