Toxicology Flashcards
1
Q
Antidote for organophosphate poisoning
A
Atropine
2
Q
Antidote for sulfonylurea poisoning
A
Octreotide - decreases insulin release
3
Q
Antidote for beta blocker poisoning
A
Glucagon - stress hormone , increase cAMP
Insulin - positive chronotrope
4
Q
Funnel web bite
A
Big black spider
Antivenom
Compression bandage
5
Q
One pill kill
A
TCA Amphetamine Opioids Sulfonylurea Propranolol Calcium channel blocker
6
Q
Difference between serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome
A
Abrup vs gradual onset
Myoclonus, increased reflexes,, tremor vs rigidity
Dilated pupil vs normal
7
Q
Cholinergic toxidrome (organophosphate)
A
Diarrhoea Urination Miosis Bradycardia/bronchospasm/bronchorrhea Emesis Lacrimation Lethargy Salivation
8
Q
Antidote for beta blocker poisoning
A
Insulin - positive chronotrope
Glucagon - stress hormone , increase cAMP