Week 1 Flashcards
1
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Treatment for salicylate poisoning:
A
- Activated charcoal 1-2 g/kg
- Bicarb to pH 7.5
- Fluids/electrolytes
- Dialysis if severe toxicity
2
Q
Noteworthy signs and symptoms of salicylate poisoning:
A
- N/V
- Tinnitus, hearing loss
- High anion gap acidosis, respiratory alkalosis and overall alkalemia
3
Q
Treatment for acetaminophen poisoning:
A
- Activated charcoal
- Acetylcysteine
4
Q
What is charcoal NOT effective against?
A
- Caustics
- Hydrocarbons
- Alcohols
- Iron
- Lithium
- Lead
- Potassium
5
Q
Treatment for benzo poisoning:
A
- Charcoal
- Flumazenil to reverse coma
- Phenobarbitol for seizures 2-ary to Flumazenil
6
Q
Distinguish between sympathomimetic and anticholinergic syndromes:
A
Similar except that increased bowel sounds and sweating are common in sympathomimetic syndrome.
7
Q
Mgmt of cardiac tamponade:
A
- Crystalloid infusion to maintain BP
- Dopamine
- Pericardiocentesis
8
Q
Kussmaul’s sign:
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- Increased central venous pressure with inspiration
- Seen as increased JVP with inspiration
9
Q
Treatment for thyroid storm:
A
Propylthiouracil
