Toxicology Flashcards
What is the max amount of activated charcoal given to an adult?
100G
What is the pedi dose for activated charcoal?
15-30G
When should activated charcoal not be given?
If posion is a liquid, is corrosive, or has already been absorbed or if patient is nauseous
Most absorption of injected toxins take place where?
Small intestine
What is the second fastest way to get a substance into the blood stream?
Inhalation
What is the fastest way to get drugs into the blood stream?
Injected
What is the mnemonic used for huffing poisoning?
Champ
Lead poisoning is cured by?
Gastric lavage
Vapor burps occur when?
If patient swallowed Mercury
When does botulism occur?
When eating improperly canned foods
Bacterial food poisoning occurs how quickly?
1-12 hours
Bitter almonds smell is associated with?
Cyanide poisoning
Which poisonous gas is odorless?
Carbon monoxide
What is the most toxic substance absorbed?
Organophosphate
the mnemonic SLUDGE is associated with which type of poisoning?
Organophosphate
Which neurotransmitters are affected in organophosphate poisoning?
Parasympathetic/acetylcholine
What are the signs and symptoms of opiod overdose?
Low BP, pinpoint pupils, hypoxia
Pupils with sedative/hypnotic overdose are?
Constricted but may become fixed and dilated
What are the signs and symptoms associated with cocaine use?
Tachycardia, increased BP, dilated pupils
What is the wernicke-korsakoff syndrome associated with?
Lacking thiamine from chronic alcoholism.
A prolonged QRS is indicative of which type of overdose?
Tricyclic antidepressant
Tricyclic antidepressant overdose is treated with?
Sodium bicarbonate
Tylenol overdose affects which organ?
Liver
Abdominal spasms occur in which type of insect bite?
Black widow
