Toxicology: Notes Flashcards
1
Q
Excited Delirium Syndrome
A
Treated with Benzo’s
Can go into cardiac or respiratory arrest quickly
2
Q
Signs and symptoms of tricyclic antidepressants
A
Dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation, confusion, Hallucination, hyperthermia, respiratory depression, seizures, tachycardia/Hypotension, Cardiac dysrhythmias
Treatment:
Sodium bicarbonate and cardiac monitoring
3
Q
Delirium tremens
A
Withdrawal Signs and symptoms: Altered level of consciousness, sweaty Treatment: Valium
