Drug Overdose And Poisoning

Question 1

For Aspirin or tricyclic anti-depressant ingestion, what is administered?

A. Calcium gluconate
B. Sodium bicarbonate
C. Activated charcoal

Answer 1

B. Sodium bicarbonate

Question 2

Explain the MOA of NaHCO3 in TCA/ASA overdose.

Answer 2

Both TCAs and ACA cause an increase in free [H+]. Bicarbonate acts to neutralize acids.

Question 3

T/F: OD patients may refuse treatment.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Dose for IV/IM/IN Naloxone

Answer 4

2 mg Titrated to effect

Question 5

Due to a large amount of drugs/toxins available for ingestion, what is the best action to treat patients?

Answer 5

Contact medical control and/or Poison Control