Toxins and Antidotes Flashcards
1
Q
Acetaminophen
A
N-acetylcysteine - replenishes glutathione
2
Q
AChE inhibitors/organophosphates
A
Atropine + pralidoxime
3
Q
Amphetamines (basic)
A
NH4Cl - acidify urine
4
Q
Antimuscarinic/anti-cholinergic agents
A
Benzos
Physostigmine confirms the diagnosis
Sodium bicarbonate to narrow QRS
5
Q
β-blockers
A
Glucagon
6
Q
Carbon monoxide
A
100% O2
7
Q
Copper, arsenic, gold
A
Penicillamine
8
Q
Cyanide
A
Nitrate + Thiosulfate, hydroxocobalamin
9
Q
Digitalis
A
Anti-dig Fab fragments
10
Q
Heparin
A
Protamine sulfate
11
Q
Iron
A
Deferoxamine, deferasirox
12
Q
Lead
A
EDTA, dimercaprol, succimer, penicillamine
13
Q
Mercury, arsenic, gold
A
Dimercaprol (BAL), succimer
14
Q
Methanol, ethylene glycol
A
Fomepizole > ethanol, dialysis
15
Q
Methemoglobin
A
Methylene blue, vitamin C