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Toxicology, Immunology, Infectious Flashcards

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Mild alcohol withdrawal

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Restlessness
Anxiousness
Sleeping problems
Agitation
Tremors

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Severe Alcohol Withdrawal

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Hypotension
Tachycardia
Vomiting
Hallucinations
Delirium Tremens

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Withdrawal Seizures

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12-48 hours of the last drink

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Delirium Tremens

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48-72 hours after the last alcohol intake

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Cocaine

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Local anesthetic
Nervous system stimulant
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Hyperthermia
Dilated pupils
Ventricular dysrhythmias

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Benzodiazepines

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Altered mentation
Drowsiness
Confusion
Slurred speech
Ataxia
General loss of coordination
No pupillary response

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Narcotic

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Euphoria
Hypotension
Respiratory depression
Pinpoint pupils
Coma
Seizures

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Sodium channel blocker toxicity

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Prolonged QRS
Prolonged QT
Hypotension secondary to depressed
Myocardial contractility
Ventricular dysrhythmias

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Sodium channel blocker toxicity

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Prolonged QRS
Prolonged QT
Hypotension secondary to depressed
Myocardial contractility
Ventricular dysrhythmias

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Beta-adrenergic blocker toxicity

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Hypotension
Bradycardia
Related symptoms such as lethargy, weakness, shortness of breath, and possible seizures
Hypoglycemia, especially in pediatric patients
Bronchospasm

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Potassium channel blocker toxicity

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Hypotension
Bradycardia
Certain ventricular dysrhythmias (Torsades)
Prolonged QT interval

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Calcium channel blocker toxicity

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Decreased pulse rate
Decreased AV nodal conduction
Decreased myocardial contractility
Vasodilation
Nausea and vomiting
Altered mental status
Metabolic acidosis

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Organophosphate poisoning

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S.L.U.D.G.E.M

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Organophosphate Antidote

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Atropine 1-2mg IVP q 3-5 min
1-2g IV q 15-30 min

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Narcotic Antidote

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Narcan .04-2mg IVP as needed for respiratory depression

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Benzodiazepines Antidote

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Romazicon/Flumazinil

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Tylenol Antidote

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Mucomyst/acetylcysteine

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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Displaces oxygen from hemoglobin in red blood cells
Headache
Fatigue
Nausea
Tachypnea
Tachycardia
Confusion
Cherry red skin

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Tricyclic Antidepressant Overdose

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Hyperthermia, dilated pupils, dry skin and mucous membranes, reddened skin, and agitation or delirium.
ECG changes.
Prolonged PR interval
Tachycardia
Widening QRS
Terminal R wave greater than 3 mm in aVR
Prolonged QT interval
Altered mental status, delirium, and seizures

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Cyanide

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Combines with a crucial cellular enzyme (cytochrome oxidase), which blocks utilization of oxygen at the cellular level
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Anxiety
Vertigo
Weakness
Dyspnea

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Salicylates Overdoe

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Vomiting
Diaphoresis
Hyperpnea
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
Pulmonary edema
Acid-base disturbances

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Anaphylactic Reaction

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An allergic response of 2 or more body systems IgE medicated response

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Anaphylactiod Reaction

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An allergic response of 2 or more body systems
No IgE mediated response

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Allergic Reaction

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An allergic response involving 1 body system

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Pruritus
Severe itching
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Urticaria
Hives
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Benadryl
First medication for allergic reaction
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Epi
First medication for anaphylaxis
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Lupus
Multisystem autoimmune disease that affects the entire body Suspect in women of childbearing age with fever, rash, and joint pain
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Scleroderma
Autoimmune connective tissue disease that causes fibrotic changes to the skin, blood vessels, muscles, and internal organs
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Heart transplant
Denervation of the vagus nerve. Signs and symptoms of rejection are subtle and may require a biopsy to confirm.
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Liver Transplant
Watch for infection, especially opportunistic infection. Observe for jaundice and palpate for tenderness over the site.
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Kidney Transplant
Fever Tenderness and swelling over the implanted organ Hypotension is a common complication.
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Lung Transplant
Rejection Cough Dyspnea Fever Rales
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Pancreas Transplant
More complications and a lower survival rate at 1 year than other single-organ transplants
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Meningitis
Headache Fever Photosensitivity Nuchal rigidity
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Seasonal Influenza
Systemic fever Shaking chills Headache Malaise Loss of appetite Respiratory symptoms
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Pertussis
Highly contagious. Thick nasal discharge Cough that progresses to coughing spasms Whooping sound with inspiration after coughing spasm
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Mumps
Fever Headache Muscle aches Swelling of salivary glands unilaterally or bilaterally
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Tuberculosis
Persistent cough for more than 3 weeks plus one or more of the following: Night sweats Headache Fever Weight loss Hemoptysis
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Varicella Zoster (chickenpox)
Listlessness Slight fever Photosensitivity Vesicular rash
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Measles
Fever Blotchy red rash White-gray spots on the buccal mucosa
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Mononucleosis
Sore throat Fever Secretions from the pharynx Swollen lymph glands Malaise Headache Enlarged liver and spleen
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AIDS
Acute febrile illness Malaise Swollen lymph glands Headache Rash Opportunistic Infections
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Norovirus
Nausea Forceful vomiting Watery diarrhea Abdominal pain Weakness Low-grade fever
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Shingles
Reactivation of varicella zoster Painful Unilateral vesicular rash
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SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome)
Fever of greater than 100.4°F (38°C) Headache Body aches After 7 days, a dry cough 10 day quarantine if exposed
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Hantavirus
Fever Headaches Vomiting Diarrhea Progressing to Cough with secretions Shortness of breath Fluid accumulation within the lungs

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