Toxicology Flashcards
1
Q
An unexplained OGAP of what suggests presence of methanol/ethanol?
A
> 10 mmol/L
2
Q
What is N-acetylcysteine
A
antidote to acetaminophen overdose
3
Q
testing for acetaminophen overdose is done on
A
serum
4
Q
progression of salicylate overdose
A
respiratory alkalosis followed by metabolic acidosis
5
Q
testing for salicylate overdose is done on
A
serum
6
Q
treatment for salicylate overdose
A
neutralization of acidosis and enhancement of drug elimination in the urine