Toxidromes Flashcards

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Name 6 classifications of toxidromes.

A
Anticholinergic
Cholinergic
Hallucinogenic
Opiate
Sedative/ hypnotic
Sympathomimetic
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List 5 symptoms of anticholinergic toxicity.

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Blurred vision
Delirium
Dry skin
Flushing
Urinary retention
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3
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List 3 drugs that may cause anticholinergic toxicity.

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Antihistamines
Atropine
Tricyclic antidepressants

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4
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List 3 complications of anticholinergic toxicity.

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Hypertension
Hyperthermia
Tachycardia

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List 5 symptoms of cholinergic toxicity.

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Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Lacrimation
Salivation
Confusion
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6
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List 3 complications of cholinergic toxicity.

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Bradycardia
Hypothermia
Tachypnoea

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7
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What class of ‘drug’ commonly causes cholinergic toxicity?

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Organophosphate pesticides.

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8
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List 5 symptoms of hallucinogenic toxicity.

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Disorientation
Hallucinations
Hyperactive bowel syndrome
Panic
Seizures
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9
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List 3 complications of hallucinogenic toxicity.

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Hypertension
Tachycardia
Tachypnoea

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10
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List 3 drugs that may cause hallucinogenic toxicity.

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Amphetamines
Cocaine
Phencyclidine

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List 4 symptoms of opioid toxicity.

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Dysphoria
Altered mental state
Shock
Lack of responsiveness

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List 3 complications of opioid toxicity.

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Bradycardia
Hypotension
Hypothermia

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13
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List 2 drugs that may cause opioid toxicity.

A

Dextromethorphan

Opioids e.g. morphine, fentanyl.

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14
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List 5 symptoms of sedative toxicity.

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Ataxia
Blurred vision
Confusion
Delirium
Coma
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15
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List 1 complication od sedative toxicity.

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Apnoea

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16
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List 3 drugs that may cause sedative toxicity.

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Benzodiazepines
Barbiturates
Anti-epileptic medications

17
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List 5 symptoms of sympathomimetic toxicity.

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Anxiety
Delusions
Perspiration
Paranoia
Seizures
18
Q

List 3 complications of sympathomimetic toxicity.

A

Bradycardia
Hypertension
Tachycardia

19
Q

List 3 drugs that may cause sympathomimetic toxicity.

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Amphetamines
Pseudoephedrine
Tyramine (from MAOIs).