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toxicology Flashcards

1
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Silica gel packs can cause severe gastroenteritis and diarrhea

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false

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pennies minted prior to 1982 contain copper so there are no concerns for a azinc toxicity

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true

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cats are roughly 10 times more sensitive to acetaminophen than dogs are

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true

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3
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emesis should rapidly be induced in patients that have a recent history of ingesting prodcuts like toilet bowl cleaners

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false

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4
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bleach exposure should include flushing topical exposures and oral fluids to help dilute the product

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true

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5
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which of the following nuts is known to cause hind end paresis in dogs?

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macadamia nuts

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6
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the antidote for anticoagulant type rodenticides

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vitamin K

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7
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products containing artificial sweetener can cause potential intoxications

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xylitol

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8
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amitraz tick collars can cause problems if ingested. Amitraz is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist and can cause sedation, bradycardia and hypotension. Fortunately, the signs can be reversed with

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yohimbine or antipamazole

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9
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cold water or ice cubes should be administered by mouth or via a stomach tube to dogs that have ingesed

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bread dough

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10
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common household sources of ____ include: toilet bowl cleaners, drain openers, automobile batter fluid and pool sanitizers

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acids

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11
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when dealing with corrosive substances that have been ingested

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dilute with milk or water

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12
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this important step in treating permethrin intoxication should be accomplished as soon as the muscle tremors are somewhat controlled

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bathing to remove dermal exposure

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13
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which organization is available to call when poisoning is suspected?

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ASPCA

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14
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where does insoluble calcium oxalate produced by plants such as philodendron and peace lilies cause problems when ingested by companion animals?

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mouth

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15
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NSAIDs in excessive doses will lead to all of the following except

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hemolysis

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16
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nicotine intoxication can lead to death due to

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respiratory paralysis

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17
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oleander, lily of the valley or foxglove ingestion will lead to vomiting, diarrhea, and cardiac arrhythmias- the toxic principle would be

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cardiac glycosides

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18
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garlic, leeks, chives, and onions contain compounds that will cause

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hemolytic anemia

19
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which emetic medication can be administered via the conjunctival sac?

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apomorphine

20
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ethylene glycol ingestion will result in

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renal failure

21
Q

which of the following chocolate types will have the greatest amounts of methylxanthines?

A

bakers

22
Q

this intoxication will produce depression, bradycardia, urinary incontinence, ataxia and mydriasis

A

marijuana

23
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with which of the following scenarios should activated charcoal be used to prevent absorptions of a toxin into the bloodstream/

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a dog ingests multiple aspirin tablets

24
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the use of cathartics is best described as

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increasing the speed of GI content removal

25
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the active toxicants in chocolate include

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both caffeine and theobromine

26
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what is the typical cause of death due to the ingestion of rodenticides that contain zinc phosphide?

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respiratory failure

27
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ingestion of grapes and raisins can casue _____ in some dogs when eaten

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kidney failure

28
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zinc ingestion can lead to

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hemolytic anemia

29
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pesticides and rodenticides are common toxicities. For which of the following should emesis be induced outside in a well ventilated area?

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mole bait

30
Q

acetylcysteine is the antidote for which of the following toxic drugs?

A

acetaminophen

31
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the antidote for castor bean ingestion would be

A

no antidote

32
Q

bromethalin intoxication will cause

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brain edema and seizures

33
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A patient presents with muscle tremors, ataxia and quickly leads to convulsive activity. Upon questioning the owner they reveal the patient likes to eat out of the trash can and they also compost materials in the back yard. What would be a possible explanation for his symptoms.

A

tremerogenic mycotoxins

34
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acetaminophen ingestion will lead to

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methemoglobinemia

35
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why is ethanol administered in cases of ethylene glycol toxicity?

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it decreases toxic metabolite production

36
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_____ is the toxic principle of castor beans and is considered to be one of the most potent plant toxins known

A

ricin

37
Q

to treat permethrin intoxication in patients which drug has been shown to work the best?

A

methocarbamol

38
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how long after ingestion of chocolate should emesis be attempted in dogs?

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up to 8 hours after ingestion

39
Q

cycad palms are noted for causing

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liver failure

40
Q

ingestion of lilies can cause acute _____ and death in cats

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renal failure

41
Q

when an animal owner phones a veterinary practice expressing concern that the animal might have been poisoned, a veterinary technician should be able to do all of the following without input from the veterinarian except

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call a local pharmacy and place an order for appropriate antidote

42
Q

how long is the antidote for anticoagulant rodenticide intoxication usually prescribed

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30 days

43
Q

which of the following rodenticides causes soft tissue calcification/

A

cholecalciferol

44
Q

the crystal that can be seen in patients with ethylene glycol toxicity is

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calcium oxalate monohydrate

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