Toxicology Flashcards
gastric decontamination: absorbs toxin for excretion or aspiration; efficacy related to ingestion interval
single dose activated charcoal
gastric decontamination: natural emetic taken with water; former common usage; advocated for domestic stocking; use now discouraged due to cardiotoxic effects with abuse
syrup of ipecac
the constellation of symptoms and signs resulting from any given poison
toxidrome
for persistant bradycardia and hypotension in beta blocker toxicity, give IV …, followed by infusion
glucagon
sodium nitrite + sodium thiosulfate + amyl nitrite
cyanide antidote kit
besides atropine, another antidote for insecticides is … which regenerates functional capacity of the acetylcholinesterase
pralidoxime
… elevation is a clear sign of lead exposure
proto-porphyrin
dimercaprol is a chelating agent for
lead, arsenic, mercury
succimer is a chelating agent for
lead
EDTA is a chelating agent for
lead
penicillamine is a chelating agent for
arsenic, copper
deferoxamine and deferasirox are chelating agents for
iron
lipophilic chelator for intracellular metal
dimercaprol
hydrophilic chelators for extracellular metal
EDTA and succimer
the use of … alone can lead to mercury redistribution to the brain where further toxicity may ensue
DMSA
