Common Poisoning

Question 1

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic effects, is available in a variety of strengths.

Answer 1

Ibuprofen

Question 2

Ibuprofen overdose can cause:

Answer 2

GI
Renal
Central Nervous system(CNS) Effects

Question 3

Ibuprofen doses of 25 mg/kg or more often lead to:

Answer 3

Gastrointestinal problems
Ulceration
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain

Question 4

Ibuprofen doses approaching 175mg/kg increase a dog risk of?

Answer 4

Developing acute renal failure

Question 5

Doses greater done 400mg/kg of ibuprofen results to?

Answer 5

CNS effects (depression, seizures, and coma)

Question 6

Treatment for acute ibuprofen toxicosis include:

Answer 6

Emesis
Administering activated charcoal
GI protectants
Inducing diuresis with IV fluid

Question 7

GI protectants

Answer 7

H2-blockers
Sucralfate
Misoprostol

Question 8

Chocolate contains two types of?

Answer 8

Methylxanthine
Theobromine
Caffeine

Question 9

Clinicals signs of chocolate ingestion range from GI upset to cardiovascular effects:

Answer 9

Tachycardia
Hypertension
Hypotension
Arrhytmias

Question 10

Clinicals signs of chocolate ingestion range to CNS signs:

Answer 10

Agitation
Pacing
Hyperactivity
Tremor
seizures

Question 11

Occur in dogs ingesting around 20 mg/kg methylxanthine

Answer 11

Hyperactivity
Agitation
Restlessness

Question 12

40mg/kg methylxanthine can cause:

Answer 12

Cardio toxicosis

Question 13

Dogs ingesting 60 mg/kg methylxanthine may exhibit:

Answer 13

Severe CNS signs(tremors and seizures)
GI Signs (Vomiting, diarrhea)

Question 14

Treatment for chocolate ingestion includes:

Answer 14

Emesis or lavage
Administering activated charcoal
Electrocardiogram monitoring
Baseline serum chemistry
Monitoring of electrolytes
Administer intravenous fluids
Diazepam for agitation and tremors

Question 15

Beta blockers example:

Answer 15

Propranolol
Metoprolol

Question 16

Most common insecticides used in ant and roach baits:

Answer 16

Boric acid
Avermectic
Fipronil
Hydramethylnon
Propoxur
Sulfuramid

Question 17

3 main types of rodenticides

Answer 17

Anticoagulants
Bromethalin
Cholecalciferol

Question 18

Anticoagulants

Answer 18

Warfarin
Brodifacoum
Diphacinone/diphenadione

Question 19

Most commonly used rodenticides in the world.

Answer 19

Anticoagulant rodenticides

Question 20

Ingesting an anticoagulant rodenticides can block vitamin K-dependent clotting factor synthesis by inhibiting?

Answer 20

2,3-epoxide reductase enzyme

Question 21

Treat anticoagulant-rodenticide ingestion with?

Answer 21

Vitamin K1 orally for 14 to 30 days

Question 22

Rodenticides: Therapy for cerebral edema and addressing seizures, usually by administering?

Answer 22

Corticosteroids
Furosemide
Mannitol
Diazepam

Question 23

May temporarily lower fluid pressure, but signs often progress once these treatments are discontinued.

Answer 23

Mannitol
Corticosteroids
Furosemide

Question 24

If hyperphosphatemia or hypercalcemia occurs

Answer 24

Perform Saline diuresis
Administer corticosteroids, furosemide, or phosphate binding agents

Question 25

A biphosphonate used in people to treat hypercalcemia of malignancy, is a preferred agent in treating cholecalciferol toxicosis.

Answer 25

Pamidronate

Question 26

A common human drug used to control pain and fever, is toxic in dogs.

Answer 26

Acetaminophen

Question 27

Signs of toxicity from acetaminophen may develop within _ hours of ingestion.

Answer 27

14 hours

Question 28

Mucous membranes, such as the gums or tissue around the globe of the eye, may develop a bluish color called?

Answer 28

Cyanosis

Question 29

An antidote for acetaminophen toxicity called?

Answer 29

N-acetylcysteine

Question 30

A sympathomimetic drug structurally similar to amphetamines.

Answer 30

Pseudoephedrine

Question 31

Most common clinical signs of pseudoephedrine ingestion include:

Answer 31

Agitation Hyperactivity Panting Hyperthermia Hypertension Tachycardia Head bobbing Mydriasis

Question 32

Agitation and hyperactivity are best controlled with

Answer 32

Acepromazine

Question 33

Administer _ to control severe tremors and seizures, and give isoflurane in refractory cases.

Answer 33

Phenobarbital or pentobarbital

Question 34

Regular household bleaches contain?

Answer 34

3% to 6% sodium hypochlorite

Question 35

Color-safe bleaches contain:

Answer 35

Sodium peroxide Sodium perborates Enzymatic detergents

Question 36

Household bleaches can cause

Answer 36

Skin or eye irritation Mild oral or esophageal burns GI irritation

Question 37

Commercial bleaches can be corrosive and lead to

Answer 37

Severe stomatitis Pharyngitis Esophagitis Esophageal ulcerations

Question 38

Inhalation exposure to bleach can cause

Answer 38

Respiratory irritation Coughing Bronchospasm

Question 39

More serious damage can occur when bleach is mixed with ammonia containing agents, forming?

Answer 39

Chloramine And chlorine gases

Question 40

Is contraindicated because of the irritating properties of household bleach and the potential corrosive effects of commercial bleaches.

Answer 40

Emesis

Question 41

Can also be used to symptomatically treat bleach ingestion

Answer 41

GI protectants such as sucralfate or H2-blockers