Toxicology Flashcards

1
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Timing of treatment for acetaminophen ingestion

A

Obtain levels at least four hours post ingestion before initiating treatment 

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2
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Anticholinergic toxicity

A

Mad as a hatter
Blind as a bat
Dry as a bone
Hot as a hair
Full as a flask
Read as a Beet

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3
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How to reverse anticholinergic toxicity

A

Physiodigmine
Anticholinesterase inhibitor

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4
Q

Treatment of organophosphate poisoning

A

Atropine

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5
Q

Organophosphate poisoning

A

Cholinesterase inhibitors
DUMBBBELS
Defecation
Urination
Meiosis
Bronchorrhea
Bronchospasm
Bradycardia
Emesis
Lacrimation
Salvation

Weakness
Paralysis

Treat with atropine

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