Toxicology

Question 1

Mnemonic for dilated pupils

Answer 1

AAAS

• anti-histamines
• anti-depressants
• anti-cholinergics
• sympathomimetics

***Remember that sympathomimetics differ from anti-cholinergics and anti-histamines as sympathomimetics cause diaphoresis and active bowels

Question 2

Mnemonic for hyperventilation

Answer 2

PANT

• pcp, pneumonitis
• ASA (salicylates)
• non cardiogenic pulmonary edema
• toxins causing metabolic acidosis