Toxicology POPCORN Flashcards
Which med toxicity?
- Seizures
- Prolonged PR
- Tx= Glucagon, Insulin-Glucose, Epi
Beta-Blockers
Which med toxicity?
- Seizures
- Ileus
- AV dissociation
- Prolonged PR
Calcium channel blockers
How do you tx calcium channel blocker toxicity?
CaCl, Glucagon, Insulin-Glucose, Lipid emulsion
Which toxicity?
- Seizure
- Pinpoint pupils
- Sweating
Organophosphates (=pesticides)
What does arsenic and organophosphates smell like?
GArlic=
Arsenic and Organophosphates
What does sulfide smell like?
Rotton eggs
What does Isopropyl alcohol smell like?
Acetone
What does Chloral hydrate smell like?
Pears
Activated charcoal should only be used within how many hours?
Within the 1st hour
What is the most common EKG abnormality found in OD pt ?
Sinus Tachycardia
Which toxidrome and what is the antidote?
- Hot
- Blind
- Dry
- Red (flushed)
- Mad agitated
- Fixed dilated pupils
- hyperthermic
- DRY ARMPITS
Anticholinergics (ex: Antihistamines, TCAs)
Antidote= Physostigmine (ACHase inhibitor)
What syndrome?
- Myoclonus
- Agitation
- Diarrhea
Serotonin syndrome (combo of 2 SSRIs, Demerol, Lithium)
The following is caused by which group of meds? What is the antidote?
- Pinpoint pupils
- Resp. Depression
- Hypotension
- Bradycardia
Opiates (Fentanyl, Heroin, Morphine, Codeine)
Antidote= Naloxone
(Hint: oPIates= PIn point pupils)
What is the MC drug OD?
Acetaminophen
Which med OD? What is the antidote?
- Liver necorsis
- Vomiting MCly seen in kids
- Toxic dose= 140mg/kg
Acetaminophen
Antidote= N-acetylcysteine