Self Harm And Suicide

Question 1

What is the treatment for Paracetamol overdose?

Answer 1

Acetylcysteine

Acetylcysteine acts as an antidote by replenishing glutathione levels.

Question 2

What is the management for Opioid overdose?

Answer 2

Naloxone

Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that reverses the effects of opioids.

Question 3

What is the antidote for Benzodiazepine overdose?

Answer 3

Flumazenil

Flumazenil is a competitive antagonist at the benzodiazepine site on the GABA receptor.

Question 4

What is the treatment for Beta blocker overdose?

Answer 4

Glucagon for heart failure or cardiogenic shock

Glucagon increases heart rate and contractility independently of beta-adrenergic receptors.

Question 5

What is used to treat symptomatic bradycardia in case of Beta blocker overdose?

Answer 5

Atropine

Atropine is an anticholinergic agent that increases heart rate.

Question 6

What is the management for Calcium channel blocker overdose?

Answer 6

Calcium chloride or calcium gluconate

Calcium supplements help to counteract the effects of calcium channel blockade.

Question 7

What treatment is used for Cocaine overdose?

Answer 7

Diazepam

Diazepam is a benzodiazepine that can help manage agitation and seizures.

Question 8

What is the antidote for Cyanide poisoning?

Answer 8

Dicobalt edetate

Dicobalt edetate acts by binding to cyanide, reducing its toxicity.

Question 9

What is the treatment for Methanol or Ethylene glycol poisoning?

Answer 9

Fomepizole or ethanol (alcohol)

Fomepizole inhibits alcohol dehydrogenase, preventing the formation of toxic metabolites.

Question 10

What is the management for Carbon monoxide poisoning?

Answer 10

100% oxygen

Administering 100% oxygen helps to displace carbon monoxide from hemoglobin.