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Toxicology Flashcards

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What is the dilution dose for corrosive ingestion?

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1-3 ml/lb milk or water

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When is induced emesis contraindicated?

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In horses, ruminants, rodents, rabbits, and birds

Depressed or comatose patients

Hyperactive patients

or patients that have already vomitted

Also if they have ingested any hydrocarbons

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What is the dose hydrogen peroxide may be given to induce vomitting?

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1 teaspoon per 5 lbs

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What are some examples of emetic agents?

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Hydrogen peroxide

Syrup of Ipecac

Apomorphine hydrochloride (injectable only)

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5
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How does activated charcoal work?

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Absorb chemicals/toxins

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What indicates the use of activated charcoal?

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Organic poisons

Chemicals

Bacterial toxins

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7
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What contraindicates activated charcoal?

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Ingestion of:

P- Pesticides

H- Hydrocarbons

A- Acids

I- Iron

L-Lithium

S-Solvents

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What are cathartics?

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Increase the clearing of intestinal content

Enhance the elimination of activated charcoal absorbed toxicant

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9
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When are cathartics contraindicated?

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In patients that with diarrhea or dehydration

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10
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What are some common sources of household acids?

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Toilet bowl cleaners, drain openers, metal cleaners, antirust compounds, gun cleaners, battery fluids, sanitizers

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What are some sources of household alkalines?

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Drain openers, oven cleaner, bleaches, denture cleaners, cement

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What pH can cause esophogeal ulcers?

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pH 12.5

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What pH can cause esophogeal perforation?

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pH >14

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What are some signs of essential oil ingestion?

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GI and mucous membrane irritation, CNS depression, skin irritation

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What are some severe signs of cationic detergent ingestion?

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Redness of skin, tissue swelling, intense pain, ulceration

Tissue necrosis and inflammation of the mouth, stomach and esophagus

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What are the first signs of nicotine ingestion? (Usually can be seen within 15 - 45 mins)

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Excitation, tachypnea, salivation, emesis, and diarrhea

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17
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After the initial signs of nicotine ingestion what symptoms can be seen?

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Muscle weakness, twitching, depression, shallow respiration, collapse, coma and cardiac arrest

18
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Napthalene, an active ingredient in mothballs can cause what?

A

Heinz bodies and hemolysis

19
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Paradichlorobenzene, an active ingredient in mothballs affect what?

A

Affect liver and CNS

20
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Tremorgenic mycotoxins are found on what?

A

Moldy food

21
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What plant species can cause cardiovascular dysfunction?

A

Rhododendrons/Azaleas

22
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When are clinical signs of Rhododendron sp. ingestion seen?

A

4-12 hours after ingestion

23
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Cardiac glycoside containing plants:

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Lilly-of-the-valley, Foxglove, oleander

24
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Ingestion of one or more seeds has resulted in liver failure and death in dogs

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Cycad/Sago Palms

25
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Toxin found in Cycad/Sago Palms

A

Cycasin Toxin

26
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What is the toxic portion of Castor beans?

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Ricin

27
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Calcium Oxalate containing plants

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Calla lily, elephant ear, dumb cane, pathos, mother-in-law’s tongue

28
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Highly toxic insecticide found in fly bait

A

Methomyl

29
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Most obvious sign of fly bait ingestion

A

Seizures

30
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Toxin found in slug and snail bait

A

Metaldehyde

31
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Toxin found in gopher or mole bait

A

Zinc phosphide

32
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Systemic insecticides contain Disulfoton or Disyston, or _________ which are highly toxic

A

Organophosphate

33
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3 main types of mouse/rat bait

A

Anticoagulant, Bromethalin, Cholecalciferol

34
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What is the treatment of Bromethalin or Cholecalciferol ingestion?

A

Aggressive decontamination - Repeated doses of activated charcoal

35
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Formaldehyde can cause _____ ______ if significant quantities are ingested

A

Metabolic acidosis

36
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3X less toxic than ethylene glycol

A

Propylene glycol

37
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Most dangerous form of antifreeze

A

Ethylene glycol

38
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Minimal lethal dose of ethylene glycol in dogs and cats

A

Dogs - 4.4-6.6 ml/kg

Cats- 1.4 ml/kg

39
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Ethylene glycol ingestion causes what?

A

Metabolic acidosis

Renal failure

40
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When is the peak level of ethylene glycol ingestion seen?

A

1-4 hours

41
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False positive results of ethylene glycol ingestion occur from what?

A

Activated charcoal and injectable meds

42
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Preferred treatment of ethylene glycol for dogs?

A

Fomepizole

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