Toxicology Flashcards

1
Q

child accidentally downs eye drops for allergies and is found holding bottle to lips. Next steps?

A

This substance is a topical antihistamine-decongestant product.

Activated charcoal should be administered within 1 to 2 hours of ingestion

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2
Q

Body smells of winter green in an obtunded child, what did they ingest?

A

salicylate

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3
Q

Antidote for organophosphate toxicity

A

atropine

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4
Q

People exposed to bomb, 2 days after with decreased absolute lymphocyte count. Source?

A

radiation from a “dirty bomb”

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5
Q

Side effect of phosgene gas

A

pulmonary issues

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6
Q

VX gas

A

toxic nerve agent
anticholinergic symptoms

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7
Q

VX gas

A

toxic nerve agent
anticholinergic symptoms

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8
Q

Lysergamide

A

“acid”
euphoria
can cause serotonin toxicity

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9
Q

If you have lead lvls >5 (6), what is the next step?

A

repeat 1-3 mo after

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9
Q

If you have lead lvls >5 (6), what is the next step?

A

repeat 1-3 mo after

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10
Q

Aspirin toxicity

A

can’t hear, tinnitus
respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis
diaphoresis

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11
Q

Violent behavior, tachycardia, HTN, dilated pupils. Substance?

A

amphetamine

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12
Q

Psilocybin

A

magic mushrooms –> hallucinogen

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