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Antidotes Flashcards

1
Q

Where can you find advice on doses and indication for antidote administration?

A

Toxbase
BNF
National poisons information service
Guys poisons unit

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2
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What is the antidote for paracetamol OD?

A

Acetylcysteine (NAC)

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3
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What do you use activated charcoal for?

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Many oral poisons

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4
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What is the antidote for organophosphate or carbamate insecticides?

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Atropine

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5
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What is the antidote for calcium channel blockers and the systemic effects of hydrofluoric acid?

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Calcium chloride

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6
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What is the antidote for local infiltration of hydrofluoric acid?

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Calcium gluconate

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What is the antidote for cyanide?

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Cyanokit (hydroxocobalamin)

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8
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What is the antidote for digoxin?

A

Digoxin specific antibody fragments

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9
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What is the reversal agent for iatrogenic over sedation only

A

Flumazenil

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10
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What is the antidote for beta-adrenoreceptor blockers?

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Glucagon

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What is the antidote for severe systemic local anaesthetic toxicity?

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Intralipid 20%

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12
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What is the antidote for methaemoglobinaemia?

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Methylthionium chloride (methylene blue)

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13
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What is the antidote for opioids?

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Naloxone

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14
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What do you administer if a patients is having dystonic reactions?

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Procyclidine injection

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15
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What is the antidote for tricyclic antidepressants, anti arrhythmic drugs and urinary alkalisation?

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Sodium bicarbonate

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16
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What is the antidote for mild to moderate cyanide poisoning and used as an adjuvant to other antidotes?

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Sodium thiosulphate

17
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What is the antidote for European adder?

A

Antivenom European adder (ViperaTab or Viperfav)

18
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When should a patient not receive flumazenil?

A

When there is a high risk of convulsions for the patient

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