toxicology

Question 1

Silica gel packs can cause severe gastroenteritis and diarrhea

Answer 1

false

Question 1

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

Answer 1

true

Question 2

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

Answer 2

true

Question 3

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

Answer 3

false

Question 4

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

Answer 4

true

Question 5

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

Answer 5

macadamia nuts

Question 6

the antidote for anticoagulant type rodenticides

Answer 6

vitamin K

Question 7

products containing artificial sweetener can cause potential intoxications

Answer 7

xylitol

Question 8

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

Answer 8

yohimbine or antipamazole

Question 9

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

Answer 9

bread dough

Question 10

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

Answer 10

acids

Question 11

when dealing with corrosive substances that have been ingested

Answer 11

dilute with milk or water

Question 12

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

Answer 12

bathing to remove dermal exposure

Question 13

which organization is available to call when poisoning is suspected?

Answer 13

ASPCA

Question 14

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

Answer 14

mouth

Question 15

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

Answer 15

hemolysis

Question 16

nicotine intoxication can lead to death due to

Answer 16

respiratory paralysis

Question 17

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

Answer 17

cardiac glycosides

Question 18

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

Answer 18

hemolytic anemia

Question 19

which emetic medication can be administered via the conjunctival sac?

Answer 19

apomorphine

Question 20

ethylene glycol ingestion will result in

Answer 20

renal failure

Question 21

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

Answer 21

bakers

Question 22

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

Answer 22

marijuana

Question 23

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

Answer 23

a dog ingests multiple aspirin tablets

Question 24

the use of cathartics is best described as

Answer 24

increasing the speed of GI content removal

Question 25

the active toxicants in chocolate include

Answer 25

both caffeine and theobromine

Question 26

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

Answer 26

respiratory failure

Question 27

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

Answer 27

kidney failure

Question 28

zinc ingestion can lead to

Answer 28

hemolytic anemia

Question 29

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

Answer 29

mole bait

Question 30

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

Answer 30

acetaminophen

Question 31

the antidote for castor bean ingestion would be

Answer 31

no antidote

Question 32

bromethalin intoxication will cause

Answer 32

brain edema and seizures

Question 33

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.

Answer 33

tremerogenic mycotoxins

Question 34

acetaminophen ingestion will lead to

Answer 34

methemoglobinemia

Question 35

why is ethanol administered in cases of ethylene glycol toxicity?

Answer 35

it decreases toxic metabolite production

Question 36

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

Answer 36

ricin

Question 37

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

Answer 37

methocarbamol

Question 38

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

Answer 38

up to 8 hours after ingestion

Question 39

cycad palms are noted for causing

Answer 39

liver failure

Question 40

ingestion of lilies can cause acute _____ and death in cats

Answer 40

renal failure

Question 41

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

Answer 41

call a local pharmacy and place an order for appropriate antidote

Question 42

how long is the antidote for anticoagulant rodenticide intoxication usually prescribed

Answer 42

30 days

Question 43

which of the following rodenticides causes soft tissue calcification/

Answer 43

cholecalciferol

Question 44

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

Answer 44

calcium oxalate monohydrate