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Drugs that activate G-protein coupled receptors? (4)

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Opioids
Cannabinoids (THC-CB1) agonist
GHB ( Gamma-hydroxy-butyric acid)
LSD/ Mescaline/ Psilocybin ( 5-HT2)

Tara G! Oppa Cana, Gonna LSD

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Drugs that bind to ionitropic R and ion channels? (4)

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Benzodiazepines
Alcohol - NMDA, GABA, 5-HT, Ach
Nicotine
PCP ( ketamine)

Ion BANK

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Drugs that bind transporters of biogenic amines? (3)

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Cocaine- DAT, SER, NET
Amphetamine - DAT, SERT, NET, VMAT
Ecstasy (MDMA) - DAT, SERT, NET

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Blood concentration of Alcohol which causes death?

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> 500mg/dL

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Antidote for Alcohol caused Wernicke- Korsakoffs Syndrome?

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Vitamin B-1 50mg IM / IV

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Antidote for Alcohol poisoning? (8)

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Fomepizole
Rimonabant
Naltrexone
Ondasetron
Topiramate
Baclofen
Acamprosate
Disulferam

Alcohol poisoning = FRiends Night OuT went BAD

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Alcohol concentration : Sedation , high, slow reaction

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50-100mg/ dL

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Alcohol concentration : Impaired motor, slurred speach, ataxia

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100-200mg/dL

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Alcohol concentration : Emesis, Stupor

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200-300mg/dL

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Alcohol concentration : Coma

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300-400mg/dL

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Alcohol concentration : Respiratory Depression , Death

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> 400mg/dL

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Symptoms of Alcohol withdrawal syndrome for the first 3-4 days? (8)

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Tremors
Anxiety
Hallucinations
Palpitations
Anorexia
Insomnia
Nausea
Seizures

True AlcoHol PAINS during withdrawal

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Symptoms of Alcohol withdrawal syndrome after 3-4 days?

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Delirium Tremers :
Tachycardia
HPN
LG fever
Tremor
Diaphoresis
Delirium
Agitation

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Agent that cause snowstorm visual, hcho breath found in gasoline additive, xerox, solvents?

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Methanol

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Antidote for Methanol poisoning?

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Ethanol
Fomepizole
Hemodialysis

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Antidote for ethylene glycol poisoning?

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Ethanol
Fomepizole
Hemodialysis

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Antidote for Opioids poisoning?
Opioids :
Heroine
Morphine
Codone
Meperidine ( pethidine)

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Naltrexone 100-150mg/ d 3x / week

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Poisoning caused Goose flesh / cold- turkey ?

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Opioids

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Other names of Cocaine?

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Coca
Freud
Crack
Speed
Heroine ( Speed ball)

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Other names for Methamphetamine?

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Speed
MDMA
Ecstasy
Raves
Cathinone
Run / Rush - orgasmic - like
Ice - base crystals

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Treatment for Methamphetamine overdose / toxicity?

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Chlorpromazine
Diazepam
Baclofen - GABA-A

22
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Other names for Marijuana?

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MJ
Cannabis
Hemp
Grass
Hashish
THC

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Volatile gas aka Poppers?

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Volatile gas aka as Headshops?

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Volatile gas found in rugby, shoe polish, thinner, glue, rubber cement?
N2O ( Nitrous Oxide)
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Old drug for nicotine?
Mecamylamine
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A-2 agonist indicated for smoking cessation?
Clonidine
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Partial nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (A4B2) agonist, banned due to suicidal / psychotic tendencies?
Varenicline
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DOC for Depression( Unicyclic) which Inhibits dopamine receptors?
Bupropion
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Drugs that causes hyperkalemia? (3)
Digitalis B- blockers K sparing diuretics
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Drugs that causes hypokalemia? (4)
Thiazides Loop diuretics Xanthines Beta agonists
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Drugs causes HAGMA? ( 5)
Metformin ASA Alcohol INH Fe Hug Ma MAAIn Friend
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Drugs which causes prolonged QT ? (3)
TAD LITHIUM QUINIDINE Too Liit Queen - prolonged Cutie
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Drugs that cause widened QRS?
Quinidine TAD
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Drugs that cause AV Block?
Digitalis
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Acetylcysteine is the antidote for what poisoning ? (3)
Acetaminophen Cyclophosphamide Watusi
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Atropine is the antidote for what poisoning ? (4)
OP Carbamates Mushroom ACE Inh
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NaHCO3 is the antidote for what poisoning ? (2)
TAD Quinidine
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Deferoxamine is the antidote for what poisoning ? (2)
Fe Al
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Esmolol is the antidote for what poisoning ? (2)
Theophylline Metaproterenol
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Ethanol is the antidote for what poisoning ? (2)
Methanol E. glycol
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Flumazenil is the antidote for what poisoning ?
Benzodiazepines
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Glucagon is the antidote for what poisoning ?
Beta blockers
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Naltrexone is the antidote for what poisoning ? (2)
Opioids Alcohol
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Naloxone is the antidote for what poisoning ?
Acute Opioid overdose
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Treatment for CO poisoning?
Hyperbaric O2
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Antidote for atropine poisoning?
Physostigmine Neostigmine
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Antidote fore ACE Inh poisoning?
Pralidoxime

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