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Signs and Symptoms of Opioid Overdose

heroin, oxycodone

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Hypoventilation or respiratory arrest
Pinpoint pupils
Sedation or coma
Hypotension

2
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Signs and Symptoms of Sympathomimetics Overdose

epinephrine, albuterol, cocaine, methamphetamine

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Hypertension
Tachycardia
Dilated pupils
Agitation or seizures
Hyperthermia
3
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Signs and Symptoms of Sedative-Hypnotic Overdose

diazepam, secobarbital, flunitrazepam

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Slurred speech
Sedation or coma
Hypoventilation
Hypotension

4
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Signs and Symptoms of Anticholinergic Overdose

atropine, Jimson weed

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Tachycardia
Hyperthermia
Hypertension
Dilated pupils
Dry skin and mucous membranes
Sedation, agitation, seizures, coma, or delirium
Decreased bowel sounds
5
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Signs and Symptoms of Cholinergic Overdose
(pilocarpine, nerve gas)
[DUMBELS]

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D Defecation
U Urination
M Miosis (pinpoint pupils)
B Bronchorrhea (release of mucus into lungs)
E Emesis
L Lacrimation
S Salivation
6
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Poison or harmful substance produced by bacteria, animals, or plants.

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toxin

7
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Poisons can be introduced into the body in four ways:

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Inhalation
Absorption
Ingestion
Injection