Neurotoxic Plants

Question 1

What are the clinical signs of cannabis toxicity?

Answer 1

Depression, dry MM, and hyperthermia

Question 2

What is the treatment for cannabis toxicity?

Answer 2

Monitor/control body temperature if a large amount is ingested, otherwise decontamination and monitor

Question 3

What are the distinguishing features of poison hemlock?

Answer 3

Odor- mouse- like (like WTF what does that mean)

Roots- large white to pale yellow taproot

Stem- smooth, hollow, purple spotted

Question 4

What is the toxic principle of poison hemlock?

Answer 4

Coniine (alkaloid class)

Question 5

What are the clinical signs of poison hemlock poisoning?

Answer 5

Initial signs- salivation, vomiting, and diarrhea

Neuro- dilated pupils, blindness in birds, ataxia, weakness, abdominal pain, trembling, excitement followed by depression

Question 6

The presence or absence of which clinical sign can differentiate water and poison hemlock toxicity?

Answer 6

Convulsions