Toxicology Flashcards

1
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An unexplained OGAP of what suggests presence of methanol/ethanol?

A

> 10 mmol/L

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2
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What is N-acetylcysteine

A

antidote to acetaminophen overdose

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3
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testing for acetaminophen overdose is done on

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serum

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4
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progression of salicylate overdose

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respiratory alkalosis followed by metabolic acidosis

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5
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testing for salicylate overdose is done on

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serum

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6
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treatment for salicylate overdose

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neutralization of acidosis and enhancement of drug elimination in the urine

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