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Toxicology Flashcards

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Antiemetic dose of 3% hydrogen peroxide

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1-2mL/kg with max dose of 45mL/dog; If unsuccesful you can repeat x1

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What are the adverse effects/mechanisms of hydrogen peroxide administration?

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  1. Corrosive damage: peroxidation of membrane lipids resulting in gastric ulceration. 2. Gas production: gastric dilation or gas emboli (portal vein, gastric wall, brain) —> 1mL of 3% H2O2 = 10mL O2. 3. Oxidative damage: to lipid membranes —> RBC hemolysis has been reported in a dog treated with 5x the max dose of H2O2
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What is the MOA of intravenous lipids?

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Lipid sink theory: ILE creates lipophilic circulating blood volume to which the lipid soluble toxins can translocate from tissue to plasma, enabling more rapid toxin elimination

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What are some toxins ILEs may be used for?

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Loperamide, Vit D, Bromethalin, Naproxen, ivermectin, synthetic cannabinoids, THC, permethrin, macrocyclic lactose’s, diltiazem, lidocaine, ibuprofen, beta-blockers

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What compound is responsible for CNS signs with eythylene glycol in cats?

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Glycoaldehyde

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What body system is most affected with castor bean toxicity?

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GI

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What is the toxic dose of ethylene glycol in dogs and cats?

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Dog: 4.2-6.6mL/kg; Cat: 1.5mL/kg

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What is the rate limiting step of ethylene glycol toxicity?

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Oxidation in the liver via alcohol dehydrogenase

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What is the major metabolite of ethylene glycol?

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Glycoaldehyde

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What metabolite of ethylene glycol causes metabolic acidosis?

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Glycolate/glycolic acid

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What clinical signs are associated with each stage of ethylene glycol toxicosis?

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Stage 1 (30m-12h): CNS depression, ataxia, vomiting, PU/PD; Stage 2 (12-24h): Pulmonary changes (NCPE), tachycardia, anorexia; Stage 3 (24-72h): Oliguric/anuric renal failure, vomiting, uremia, +/- seizures

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What type of crystals can be found on UA if a patient ingested ethylene glycol?

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Calcium oxalate - monohydrate (picket fences)&raquo_space;» diphydrate (envelope-shaped)

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What clin path findings might you see with ethylene glycol toxicosis?

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Hyperosmolality, high anion gap metabolic acidosis, hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, hyperkalemia, hyperglycemia, isosthenuria, azotemia

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What are the two substances that can be used to treat dogs that ingest ethylene glycol?

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Ethanol - competitive inhibitor of ADH; 4-methylpyrazole (Antizol) - DOGS ONLY similar MOA to ethanol

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Through what mechanism does strychnine cause clinical signs?

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Inhibition of glycine, which is normally an inhibitory neurotransmitter. By inhibiting glycine you increase excitability of neurons

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What are the clinical signs of strychnine toxicosis?

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Apprehension, tension, stiff muscles +/- hyperthermia hours after exposure

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How is strychnine toxicosis treated?

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Sedate to prevent seizures, Methocarbamol for muscle tremors, Avoid stimulation, Acidify urine with ammonium chloride –> promotes urinary excretion

18
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Why do patients with strychnine typically die?

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Paralysis of respiratory muscles - will be in opisthotonus

19
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What species of Lillies are toxic to cats?

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Lilian and Memerocallis

20
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Lilly ingestion causes what in cats?

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Acute renal failure - all parts of the plant are toxic

21
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Why is aspirin more toxic to cats than dogs?

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They have reduced glucuronyl-conjugating capacity

22
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How is aspirin metabolized?

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Glucuronidation in the liver

23
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What are clinical signs of aspirin toxicosis?

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GI signs, renal, bleeding/methemoglobinemia

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What is the mechanism through which cardiac glycoside plants cause toxicity?

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Inhibits Na/K ATPase pump —> slowed electrical conductivity w/decreased active transport of Na and and efflux of K —> RBC fragility and shortened life span

25
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What plants are considered cardiac glycosides?

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Common oleander, yellow oleander, foxglove, lily of the valley, kalanchoe

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What are clinical signs of cardiac glycoside toxicosis?

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GI signs, cardiovascular changes (bradycardia, 1-3rd degree AV block, ventricular arrhythmias, asystole), sudden death

27
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What is the mechanism of toxicity of yew plants?

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Contain taxine which is a cardio toxic alkaloid

28
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What are clinical signs of lead toxicity in dogs?

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GI signs (with chronic low level exposure); Anemia; CNS signs (with acute, high level exposure –> causes ataxia, tremors, seizures, coma

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What CBC changes might you see with lead toxicity in a dog?

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Nucleated RBCs, basophilic stippling of RBCs, anemia

30
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What is the half life of lead in dogs?

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Triphasic - 12d, 184d, 4591d

31
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What form of lead is most readily absorbed in the GIT?

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Organolead (then lead salts, then metallic lead)

32
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What happens in the GIT when lead is ingested?

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It is ionized in the acidic environment of the GIT. Ionization increases absorption. Absorption is also increased in animals deficient in Fe, Zn, Ca, or VIt D

33
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Once absorbed, how much of the lead is bound to RBCS?

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> 90%

34
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What are the effects of lead toxicity?

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  1. Competes with Ca and alters flux across membranes (lead can substitute for Ca in activation of protein kinase C) 2. Inhibition of cytochrome P-450 leading to aberrant neurotransmission of serotonergic levels. 3. Impaired growth hormone secretion . 4. Increased catecholamine levels. 5. Compete with other cations (ferrous iron, zinc) to alter enzyme function . 6. Interferes with cellular energy and metabolism in mitochondria. 7. Toxic to fetus/young animals - inhibits dendritic arborization in the brain. 8. Binds with sulfhydryl groups of enzymes –> interferes with enzymes involved in heme synthesis which results in RBC abnormalities and anemia. 9. Basophilic stippling of RBCs is due to accumulated ribosomal RNA aggregates
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How is lead toxicity treated?

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Decontamination, chelation, supportive care

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T/F: Chelation can be nephrotoxic so you should check the patient’s renal status before starting

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TRUE

37
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How does chelation work?

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Binds lead into a soluble complex to be excreted in urine

38
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What are some chelators that can be used to treat lead toxicosis?

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Calcium disodium EDTA (clinical improvement in 24-48h); British anti-lewisite (contraindicated in hepatic dysfunction); Succimer (PO admin; less nephrotoxic, doesn’t bind essential minerals); D-penicillamine (binds essential nutrients like Cu, Zn, Fe), chelates may be nephrotoxic

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What is the prognosis for dogs with CNS signs from lead toxicosis?

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Guarded to severe; Prognosis is favorable with mild-moderate clinical signs

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What is the mechanism for acteaminophen toxicity in cats?

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Acetaminophen is converted to NAPQI (more toxic metabolite) by cytochrome p450. NAPQI can then be detoxified by glutathione, but cats have a relative deficiency in this enzyme system

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