Toxicology

Question 1

A: Classic presentation of Narcotic OD (3)

B: Which drugs mainly cause this? (4)

Answer 1

A:

1. Pinpoint pupils
2. Respiratory Depression
3. hypOtension

B: [Heroin / Oxycodone / Morphine / Meperidine]

(Relieved with IV Nalaxone)

Question 2

Physical signs of Opiate Withdrawal (5)

Answer 2

A: “Mom, Please Stop Losing Reality…during Opiate Withdrawals”

• Mydriasis
• Piloerection
• Rhinorrhea
• Lacrimation
• [Seizures in Neonates]

Any other withdrawal Sx are probably related to CNS depressants