Toxicology

Question 1

Adult poisonings can be

Answer 1

accidental or intentional

Question 2

Addiction

Answer 2

physical or psychological need to continue misusing a drug or toxin

Question 3

Tolerance

Answer 3

the need to take increasing amounts of the drug or toxin to achieve the desired effects

Question 4

4 Routs of Exposure

Answer 4

ingestion
inhalation
injection
absorption

Question 5

Most common route of exposure

Answer 5

ingestion

Question 6

Accidental overdose is predominately common in

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pediatric

geriatric

Question 7

Common accidental overdose medications

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cardiac medications
psychiatric medications
acetaminophen

Question 8

Signs and Symptoms of Ingested Toxins

Answer 8

burning to the mouth/airway
stomach pain
altered LOC
altered vital signs

Question 9

Intentional overdoses by adults often involve

Answer 9

more than one substance

Question 10

Sedatives, narcotics, and barbiturates can cause

Answer 10

altered LOC and respiratory depression

Question 11

Specific interventions for ingested toxins

Answer 11

activated charcoal

Question 12

Examples of inhaled poisons

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chemicals
pesticides
carbon monoxide
natural gas

Question 13

Signs and symptoms of inhaled poisons

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dyspnea
coughing
dizziness
headache
abnormal lung sounds

Question 14

Specific Interventions for inhaled toxins

Answer 14

high flow oxygen

monitor lung sounds

Question 15

Effects of injected toxins can be difficult to

Answer 15

diminish
dilute
inhibit

Question 16

Commonly injected toxins include

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morphine
heroin
cocaine
amphetamines

Question 17

Signs and Symptoms of injected substances

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mood elevation
restlessness
tachycardia
seizures, heart attack, stroke, death

Question 18

pinpoint pupils is a sign of

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injected narcotics

Question 19

Examples of absorbed poisons

Answer 19

pesticides
acids/alkalis
petroleum based products

Question 20

Signs and symptoms of absorbed toxins

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skin burns
rash/blisters
itching/burning

Question 21

Specific Interventions for absorbed toxins

Answer 21

decontaminate

irrigate skin or eyes with water for 20mins

Question 22

What should you do with a patient who has an altered or decreased LOC

Answer 22

administer oxygen and check BGL

Question 23

Most long term alcoholics will develop

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hepititis

Question 24

Alcohol withdrawal can cause

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restless
irritable
agitated
hallucinations
tremors
seizures

Question 25

Types of Narcotics

Answer 25

morphine
codeine
heroin
oxycodone

Question 26

Narcotics depress what?

Answer 26

CNS

Question 27

Examples of barbiturates

Answer 27

amytal
seconal
luminal

Question 28

Examples of benzodiazepines

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valium
xanax
rohypnol

Question 29

Examples of abused inhalants

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acetones
glues
cleaning chemicals
paints etc

Question 30

Inhalants can cause

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brain damage

cardiac arrest

Question 31

Examples of stimulants

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caffeine
cocaine
amphetamines
methamphetamines

Question 32

Altered sensory perception is an effect of what?

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hallucinogens

Question 33

Examples of caustic substances

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acids and alkalis

Question 34

These have a very low pH

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acids

Question 35

These have a very high pH

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alkalis

Question 36

Examples of acids and alkalis

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drain openers
bathroom cleaners
ammonia
bleach

Question 37

Hydrocarbons

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petroleum based found in gasoline, paints, sunscreen, erc

Question 38

Activated charcoal is contraindicated with

Answer 38

hydrocarbon ingestion