Toxicology Flashcards
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Flumazenil is not recommended for patients with BZD overdose at increased risk of seizure
2
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What are some concerning ODs of prescription drugs that can kill
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CCB, insulin, colchicine, iron, potassium
3
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What does decontamination mean in toxicology?
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Activated charcoal
-needs to be offered within 2 hours, give via NGT.
- NOT for alcohols, acid, alkali, metals
Whole bowel irrigation –> indication iron, lithium, lead, body-packers
NOT gastric lavage or induced emesis
4
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What are some drugs and their antidotes
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5
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What is a toxic dose of paracetamol
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200mg/kg or 10g whichever is less is absolutely toxic. but even 4mg
6
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Mechanism of paracetamol toxicity
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7
Q
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worried about QT prolongation
8
Q
Diazepam equivalent
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9
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Risk of serotonin toxicity- opioids and antidepressants
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