Toxicology Flashcards
child accidentally downs eye drops for allergies and is found holding bottle to lips. Next steps?
This substance is a topical antihistamine-decongestant product.
Activated charcoal should be administered within 1 to 2 hours of ingestion
Body smells of winter green in an obtunded child, what did they ingest?
salicylate
Antidote for organophosphate toxicity
atropine
People exposed to bomb, 2 days after with decreased absolute lymphocyte count. Source?
radiation from a “dirty bomb”
Side effect of phosgene gas
pulmonary issues
VX gas
toxic nerve agent
anticholinergic symptoms
VX gas
toxic nerve agent
anticholinergic symptoms
Lysergamide
“acid”
euphoria
can cause serotonin toxicity
If you have lead lvls >5 (6), what is the next step?
repeat 1-3 mo after
If you have lead lvls >5 (6), what is the next step?
repeat 1-3 mo after
Aspirin toxicity
can’t hear, tinnitus
respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis
diaphoresis
Violent behavior, tachycardia, HTN, dilated pupils. Substance?
amphetamine
Psilocybin
magic mushrooms –> hallucinogen
