Toxicology - Flashcards
1
Q
A group of symptoms that regularly occur together; a condition characterized by set of associated symptoms
A
syndrome
2
Q
A group of S/S constituting the basis of diagnosis for poisoning
A
toxidrome
3
Q
Miosis & hypoTN (are/are not) definitive for dx opioid toxicity.
A
are not
- miosis and hypoTN may be present with opioids, stroke to the pons of the brain stem, or organophosphate poisoning