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Toxicology Flashcards

1
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Tylenol; an antipyretic analgesic that causes liver damage (hepatotoxic)

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Acetaminophen

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An absorbent; treats poisonings and overdoses following oral ingestion; binds poison and prevents absorption by the GI Tract.

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Activated Charcoal

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Antiviral (Herpes)

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Acyclovir

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Naturally occurring mycotoxins produced by Aspergillus; found in peanuts, cooking oils, cosmetics; can cause hepatic necrosis

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Aflatoxins

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Decreases xanthine oxidase activity; used to treat chronic gout

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Allopurinol

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Decreases kidney function, causes lung problems, muscle weakness, anemia and CNS problems

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Aluminum Toxicity

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A stimulant used to treat narcolepsy and ADHD

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Amphetamine

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Odor of garlic

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Arsenic

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Sleeping pills can produce respiratory depression

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Barbiturates

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Used to treat anxiety, side effect is tremors; muscle relaxant

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Benzodiazepine

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Given for hypertension and arrhythmias; blocks epinephrine and norepinephrine

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Beta Blockers

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Drug used to treat asthma; causes smooth muscle relaxation resulting in dilation of bronchial passages, vasodilation in muscle and liver, relaxation of uterine muscles.

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Beta 2 Adrenergic Drug

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Cellular effects of carboxy hemoglobin; associated with blue mucous membranes and cherry red lips.

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Carbon Monoxide

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If was formerly widely used in fire extinguishers, as a precursor to refrigerants, and as a cleaning agent. It is a colorless liquid with a “sweet” smell that an be detected at low levels.

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Carbon Tetrachloride

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15
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Used in the short-term treatment of insomnia

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Chloral Hydrate

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A clear volatile liquid with a strong smell like ether. It was once administered by inhalation to produce anesthesia and given as an analgesic and a remedy for cough. It is quite toxic to the kidney and liver.

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Chloroform

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A drug used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders (anticholinergic/antipsychotic)

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Chlorpromazine

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An organophosphate that increases the effectiveness of acetylcholine.

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Cholinesterase Inhibitor

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Classification as a Narcotic; Lidocaine used as a local anesthetic.

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Cocaine

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Used to treat acute symptomatic gout

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Colchicine

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Found in plants, apple seeds, mango seeds, peach pits, bitter almonds; affects CNS & heart

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Cyanide

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22
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An anticoagulant medication

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Dicumerol

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23
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Used to increase cardiac contractility (antiarrhythmic agent); overdose can cause a heart block.

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Digitalis

24
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Best substance to remove lead from blood chelation therapy

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EDTA

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A substance that makes you vomit; if the toxic substance is taken by mouth normally then use this to get rid of it (don’t use with gasoline)

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Emetic

26
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Used in treatment of anaphylactic shock

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Epiephrine

27
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Used for arthritis (RA & OA)

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Feldene

28
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Removal of stomach contents via a pump followed by a saline rinse in order to eliminate poisons from the stomach; contraindications include corrosive substances, hydrocarbons, or poisons with effective antidote.

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Gastric lavage

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Used to treat psychotic disorders (conditions that cause difficulty telling the difference between things or ideas that are real or things or ideas that are not real). Is also used to control motor tics and verbal tics in adults and children who have Tourette’s disorder.

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Haldol / Haloperidol

30
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Drugs that include mushrooms and nutmeg

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Hallucinogenic drugs

31
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Blue gums; produces basophilic stippling of RBC’s; seen among those who work in battery factories with lead paint, and in soil and water; affects the CNS; causes insomnia, delirium, tremors, cognitive deficits, convulsions and iron deficiency anemia.

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Lead poisioning

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A drug used to treat bipolar disorders that produces tremors.

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Lithium

33
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Strong alkaloid; highest volume found in industrial chemicals, found in some soaps, cleaners, degreasers, etc. Can cause chemical burns, earring and blindness.

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Lye

34
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Signs and symptoms include peripheral neuropathies, brain damage, kidneys and lung problems.

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Mercury Toxicity

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Wood alcohol; CNS depressant; used in plastics, plywood, paints, explosives; highly toxic causing blindness

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Methanol

36
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Drug used to treat episodes of angina in people who have coronary artery disease.

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Nitroglycerine

37
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Calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension or angina.

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Norvase

38
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory; antipyretic, analgesic; Feldene

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NSAID

39
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Analgesic used to treat mild pain but does not treat inflammation.

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Phenaphen

40
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Used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, some eating disorders, and panic attacks

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Prozac

41
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Antipsychotic and antihypertensive drug that has been used for the control of high BP and for the relief of psychotic symptoms. This is rarely used today.

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Reserpine

42
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Aspirin. Causes bleeding; inhibits prostaglandins & associated with defness & Reye’s syndrome

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Salicylates

43
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Barbiturate that is classified as a sedative-hypnotic, meaning it acts as a depressant and makes you feel sleepy. It is used to treat insomnia, and may also be prescribed to reduce anxiety or to help calm patients before surgery. Active ingredient is secobarbital

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Seconal

44
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Treats depression (Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro)

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)

45
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Pesticide; causes muscular convulsions

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Strychnine

46
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Induces vomitting

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Syrup of Ipecac

47
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Predisposes elderly to falls

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Tranquilizers

48
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Anti-depressants; serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

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Tricyclic

49
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Causes hypertension in those taking MAO inhibitors (antidepressants) & is found in wine and cheese.

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Tyramine

50
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An anticoagulant; Vitamin K antagonist; increases clotting time.

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Warfarin/Coumadin

51
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A chronic respiratory disease caused by the inhalation of various mineral or metallic particles.

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Pneumoconiosis

52
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Caused by inhalation of asbestos dust. Leads to mesothelioma.

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Asbestosis

53
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Caused by iron dust

“Put iron on the side”

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Siderosis

54
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Caused by coal dust

Black lung disease

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Anthracosis

55
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Caused by cotton dust (textile workers)

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Byssinosis

56
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Caused by glass, Sand/Stone dust (pottery)

“Quarry worker”

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Silicosis

Asso Clinical Sciences (2.2) (7 decks)

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