Toxicology Flashcards
1
Q
National Poison Control telephone number
A
1-800-222-1222
2
Q
Which chemicals smell like garlic?
A
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
- Arsenic
- Organophosphates
3
Q
Which chemical smells like bitter almonds?
A
Cyanide
4
Q
Which chemicals smelll like rotten eggs?
A
- Hydrogen sulfide
- Sewer gas
5
Q
What chemical smells like pear?
A
Chloral Hydrate
6
Q
What chemical smells like peanuts?
A
Vacor (rat poison)
7
Q
Which type of moth ball will necessitate hospitalization if eaten by a child?
A
Naphthalene
8
Q
Anion Gap calculation
A
Na - (HCO3 + Cl)
9
Q
What does a very high anion gap indicate?
A
MUDPILES
10
Q
What substances will cause a decreased anion gap?
A
- Lithium
- Bromide
- Hypoalbuminemia
- Multiple Myeloma
11
Q
What is a normal osmolar gap?
A
<10
12
Q
What substances will cause increased osmolar gap?
A
ME DIE
Methanol Ethylene glycol Diuretics (mannitol), DKA Isopropyl alcohol Ethanol
13
Q
Radioopaque substances: CHIPES
A
Calcium Heavy metal Iodine, iron Phenothiazines, Play-Doh Enteric Coated Solvents, Salicylates, Sustained release
14
Q
Hyperthermia drugs (NASA)
A
Nicotine
Antihistamines
Salycylates
Anticholinergics, Anti depressants
