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Toxicology and Poisonous Plants Flashcards

1
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Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine which are both classified as

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methylxanthines

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Resulting signs of methylxanthines

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hyperactivity, tachycardia, tachypnea, trembling and potentially death

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3
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The more __ the chocolate the more toxic it is

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bitter

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4
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LD 50 of Chocolate

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100-200 mg/kg

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Clinical signs of Alliums (Onions, Garlic, Shallots, Leeks, Chives)

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hemolytic anemia, hemoglobinuria, V+, weakness, pallor

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Clinical signs for rising/yeast bread dough are associated with

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ethanol toxicosis and foreign body obstruction; severe abdominal pain, bloat, V+, incoordination, depression

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Grapes and raisins may cause

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acute kidney injury in dogs

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LD 50 for Tobacco products

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20-100mg

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9
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Death from ingesting tobacco products is due to

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respiratory paralysis

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Clinical signs of xylitol

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Dogs: hypoglycemia (w/in 30min. of ingestion) secondary to the release of insulin; liver failure and coagulopathy

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Why is xylitol toxic to dogs?

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it is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream resulting in a potent release of insulin from the pancreas

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12
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Tx for ingestion of an acid

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DILUTION

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13
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Alkali cause __ lesions than acidic compounds

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Deeper

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14
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Detergents may be

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nonionic, anionic, cationic

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15
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Anionic detergent

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low toxicity, usually limited to cutaneous, ocular, oral, GI irritation

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16
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Cationic detergents

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Rapidly absorbed and may produce sever local and systemic toxicities. Cats may get oral ulcerations and stomatitis

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17
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First aid tx to ingestion of corrosive agents

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DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! oral dilution w/ milk or water

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18
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One _ can cause zinc poisoning in a dog

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penny

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19
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Clinical signs for ingestion of zinc

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PU/PD, hemoglobinuria, diarrhea, weight loss, anemia, V+, GI ulcers

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First step of tx for zinc ingestion

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Remove zinc from GI tract via sx or endoscopy. Activated charcoal is not effective

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21
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Pathology of lead

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combines with RBC and makes them fragile resulting in anemia and capillary damage

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22
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When is veterinary tx of ingesting mothballs required?

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Always

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23
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Pathology of mothballs

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Heinz-body anemia, hemolysis, methemoglobinemia, affects liver, RBC, CNS

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24
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What is methemoglobin?

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A type of hemoglobin that carries oxygen through the blood but doesn’t release it to the cells

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25
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Marijuana is toxic to

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Dogs, cats, and horses

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26
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Clinical signs of marijuana ingestion

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prolonged depression, V+, incoordination, sleepiness, hyper salivation, dilated pupils, low bp, low temp., seizure, coma

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27
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Tx for ingestion of marijuana

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Induce vomiting if ingested in last 30 minutes, activated charcoal, supportive care

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28
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Members of Rhododendron app. (azalea) contain substances known as grayantoxins which lead to

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cardiovascular dysfunction

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29
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Severe azalea poisoning could ultimately lead to

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coma and death from cardiovascular collapse

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30
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Ricin is one of the most _ plant toxins known, _ are most potent

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potent; seeds

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31
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Lillies are highly toxic to

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cats (severe kidney damage)

32
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Ingestion of one or two Sago Palm seeds can result in

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V+,D+, depression, seizures, and liver failure

33
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Pathology of Calcium-Oxalate-Containing plants

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Calcium oxalate crystals expelled in the mouth upon chewing, resulting in oropharyngeal edema

34
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Clinical signs of ingestion of Calcium-Oxalate-Containing plants

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oral irritation, burning of lips, mouth, tongue, drooling, V+, difficulty swallowing

35
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Ingestion of ____ from fallen branches causes lysis of the RBC with the subsequent development of hemolytic anemia

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wilted or partially dried maple leaves

36
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the native red maple is a potent killer of

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horses and ponies

37
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Horses often die within _ hours of ingestion of wilted maple leaves

38
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_ _ is the most common result of bracken fern poisoning

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Enzootic hematuria

39
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Bracken ferns primarily affect

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Cattle, and less frequently sheep

40
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Poisoning of bracken fern most often occurs during ____

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late summer when other feed is scarce, or when animals are fed hay containing bracken fern; requires prolonged exposure

41
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Clinical signs of Enzootic hematuria

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affected cattle are weak, rapidly lose weight, and develop pyrexia (106-110F)

42
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Most animals respond to __ for tx of bracken staggers

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thiamine therapy

43
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SLUDGE stands for:

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Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation, GI cramping, Emesis

44
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Fly bait clinical signs

45
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Many systemic Insecticides contain

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Disulfoton, an organophosphate

46
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Antidote for systemic insecticides

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Atropine and 2-PAM

47
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Snail or slug baits usually contain

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Metaldehyde

48
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Clinical signs of ingestion of snail or slug bait

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tachycardia, nervousness, panting, drooling, incoordination, hyperthermia, tremors, seizure

49
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Gopher or mole bait may contain zinc phosphide, which is converted to _ _ in the stomach

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phosphine gas

50
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Released phosphine gas results in

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severe respiratory distress

51
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Death occurs from gopher/mole bait because of

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respiratory failure

52
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3 main types of rat/mouse bait

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  1. anticoagulants
    2.bromethalin
    3.Cholechalciferol
53
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Anticoagulants include:

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Short acting and long acting

54
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What do anticoagulant rodenticides do to the body

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halts the recycling of Vitamin K resulting in blood clotting abnormalities and can result in spontaneous hemorrhage

55
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Rait bait-Bromethalin clinical signs

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Muscle tremors, seizures, hyper excitability, ataxia, CNS depression, loss of vocalization, paresis, paralysis, and death

56
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Minimum duration of Vitamin K therapy for Wafarin

57
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Minimum duration of Vitamin K therapy for Bromadiolone

58
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Minimum duration of Vitamin K therapy for Brodifacoum and others

59
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Rat bait types of anticoagulants

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Warfarin, Bromadiolone, Brodifacoum

60
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Cholecalciferol causes

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kidney failure, CVS abnormalities, tissue mineralization

61
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Antifreeze prodcuts

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Methanol, Propylene Glycol, Ethylene Glycol

62
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Methanol is most commonly found in

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windshield washer fluids

63
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Small exposure vs Large exposure of methanol

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Sm: only mild GI upset
L: supportive care for metabolic acidosis

64
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Main ingredient in the safer antifreeze forms and 3x less toxic than ethylene glycol

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Propylene Glycol

65
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Most dangerous form of antifreeze

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Ethylene Glycol

66
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Toxic metabolites of EG cause

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severe metabolic acidosis and renal tubular epithelial damage

67
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Other than bloodwork, ethylene glycol can be examined in the

68
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Preferred method of tx for ethylene Glycol but is not effective in cats

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Fomepizole

69
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Other tx for Ethylene Glycol can be used in dogs and cats

70
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Human NSAIDS toxic to animals

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Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Ibuprofen

71
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One extra strength (500mg) tablet ingest by a cat can result in

72
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Acetaminophen is rapidly and almost completely

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absorbed from the GI tract

73
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No dose of acetaminophen is safe in cats since they are deficient in

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glucuronyl transferase

74
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There are acceptable daily dosages of __ in dogs and cats

75
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Clinical signs of overdoses

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depression, V+, GI ulceration, increased bleeding times, hematemesis, anorexia, tachypnea, and more

76
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__ may be used therapeutically but can cause gastric ulcers and is generally not recommended

77
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Clinical signs of Ibuprofen

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GI ulcerations, perforations, hemorrhage of GI tract

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