Toxicology Medical Emergency

Question 1

the study of toxic or poisonous substances

Answer 1

toxicology

Question 2

any substance whose chemical action can damage body structure or function

Answer 2

poison

Question 3

misuse of a substance to produce a desired affect

Answer 3

substance abuse

Question 4

a toxic dose of a drug

Answer 4

overdose

Question 5

vomiting

Answer 5

emesis

Question 6

hematemesis

Answer 6

bloody vomiting

Question 7

delirium tremens

Answer 7

frightening hallucinations

Question 8

The _____ type of drug causes nausea and vomiting, hypo tension, unconscious and constricted pupils

Answer 8

opioids

Question 9

heroin, codeine and morphine are all types of

Answer 9

opioids

Question 10

The ______ type of drug causes drowsy, peaceful intoxication

Answer 10

sedative-hypnotic drugs

Question 11

barbiturates and benzodiazepines are

Answer 11

sedative-hypnotic drugs

Question 12

same affects as sedative-hypnotic drugs, but inhaled

Answer 12

abused inhalanets

Question 13

The _____ type of drug causes hypertension, tachycardia, dilated pupils and excited state

Answer 13

sympathomimetics

Question 14

MDMA, methamphetamines, amphetamines, PCP and cocaine are all examples of waht

Answer 14

sympathomimetics