Toxidromes Flashcards
1
Q
what is a toxidrome?
A
collection of signs and symptoms that consistently occur with exposure to a certain toxin
2
Q
what class of drug do you give in anticholinergic poisoning?
A
acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (e.g. physostigmine)
3
Q
why don’t you give beta blockers to someone with sympathomimetic toxidrome?
A
don’t want to bronchoconstrict and don’t want unopposed alpha.
4
Q
what is the mnemonic for muscarinic poisoning?
A
Sweating Lacrimation Urination Diarrhea GI Upset Emesis
5
Q
what is the general mnemonic for cholinergic poisoning?
A
Diarrhea Urination Myosis Bradycardia Bonchospasm Emesis Lacrimation Lethargy Salivation & seizures
6
Q
what is the mnemonic for nicotinic receptor stimulation?
A
FOR - fasciculations CRAVINGS - cramping HE - HTN TAKES - tachycardia PUFFS - pupil dilation, pallor
7
Q
what is the mnemonic for anticholinergic poisoning?
A
Mad as a hatter Dry as a bone Red as a beet Hot as a hare Blind as a bat
