Organophosphates

Question 1

Organophosphates Toxicity presents as

Answer 1

Cholinergic syptoms:
- bronchospasm
- fasiculations/weakness
- miosis
- diarrhea
- vomitting
- lacrimation

Question 2

Organophosphates are ______ that are commonly used in pesticides.

Answer 2

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors

Question 3

First step Organophosphate treatment

Answer 3

Atropine (competitor inhibitor at acetylcholine receptors)