Toxidromes Flashcards
Name 6 classifications of toxidromes.
Anticholinergic Cholinergic Hallucinogenic Opiate Sedative/ hypnotic Sympathomimetic
List 5 symptoms of anticholinergic toxicity.
Blurred vision Delirium Dry skin Flushing Urinary retention
List 3 drugs that may cause anticholinergic toxicity.
Antihistamines
Atropine
Tricyclic antidepressants
List 3 complications of anticholinergic toxicity.
Hypertension
Hyperthermia
Tachycardia
List 5 symptoms of cholinergic toxicity.
Diarrhoea Vomiting Lacrimation Salivation Confusion
List 3 complications of cholinergic toxicity.
Bradycardia
Hypothermia
Tachypnoea
What class of ‘drug’ commonly causes cholinergic toxicity?
Organophosphate pesticides.
List 5 symptoms of hallucinogenic toxicity.
Disorientation Hallucinations Hyperactive bowel syndrome Panic Seizures
List 3 complications of hallucinogenic toxicity.
Hypertension
Tachycardia
Tachypnoea
List 3 drugs that may cause hallucinogenic toxicity.
Amphetamines
Cocaine
Phencyclidine
List 4 symptoms of opioid toxicity.
Dysphoria
Altered mental state
Shock
Lack of responsiveness
List 3 complications of opioid toxicity.
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Hypothermia
List 2 drugs that may cause opioid toxicity.
Dextromethorphan
Opioids e.g. morphine, fentanyl.
List 5 symptoms of sedative toxicity.
Ataxia Blurred vision Confusion Delirium Coma
List 1 complication od sedative toxicity.
Apnoea