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toxicology lect 8 Flashcards

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arises from a single or multiple exposure to an agent over 1-2 days

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acute toxicity

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occurs from repeated exposures of a agent over a period no longer than 3 months

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subacute toxicity

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occurs from repeated exposures over a period greater than 3 months

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chronic toxicity

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synergism effect of drugs

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when two drugs that have the same effect are used together and the response is greater than what would be expected by adding the responses to the drugs used alone

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effect of volume of distribution (Vd) of a toxin on the ability to purify a drug

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the larger the Vd of a toxin the harder it is purify the blook through hemodialysis because the toxin is accumulated in the periphery

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at very high and toxic concentrations, elimination process may become saturated and toxins or drugs normally elimited by first order kinetics become elimiated via what

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zero order kinetics

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what are the primary determinants of toxicity

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  1. dose and dose rate
  2. duration of exposure (AUC)
  3. route of exposure
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what is the mechanism of toxicity of cyanide

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interfere with cellular energy function

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necrosis

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  • acute, traumatic premature death of cells in living tissue
  • caused by factors external to the cell or tissue
  • lack of a proper immune response leads to a buildup of dead tissue and cell debris
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when is gastric lavage not recommended after acute poisoning

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  • 4 hours after consumption
  • 30 min have elapsed since ingestion of a corrosive material
  • ingestion of hydrocarbon solvents
  • coma, stupor, delirium or convulsions are present
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what is ipecac syrup used for

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induces emesis; treatment of acute poisoning

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what can be done to increase the rate of excretion following an acute poisoning

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  • osmosis diuretics
  • alter urinary pH (bicarbonate, ammonium chloride)
  • hemodialysis and hemoperfusion

** small the Vd, the more effective the dialysis

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what drug can be administered to reduce the absorption or enhance the elimination of chemicals

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activated charcoal

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what drug can be administered to reduce the absorption or enhance the elimination of bases

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ammonium chloride: acidify urine

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what drug can be administered to reduce the absorption or enhance the elimination of acids

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sodium bicarbonate: alkalinize the urine

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Dimercaprol chelates what metals

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arsenic

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penicillamine chelates what metal

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copper

*used in Wilson’s disease and resistant cases of rheumatoid arthritis

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Deferoxamine chelates what metal

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iron

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calcium disodium edetate chelates what metal

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lead

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what drug can be given to inactivate the toxins with acetaminophen poisoning

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acetylcysteine

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what drug is used to treat cholinesterase inhibitor poisons (OPs)

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atropine

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what drug is used to treat sodium nitrite, Na+ thiosulfate, and amyl nitrite poisoning

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cyanide antidote

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what drug is used to treat methanol or ethylene glycol poisoning

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ethanol

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what drug is used to treat ethylene glycol poisoning

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fomepizole

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mechanism of bleach (3-6% sodium hypochlorite in water) poisoning. what are the symptoms?
* oxidative stress * symptoms * severe irritation * hypotension * delirium * coma
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treatment of bleach poisoning
remove from skin by flooding with water * do not use emesis or lavage * use mik, melted ice cream or beaten eggs * antacids
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mechanism of ethylene glycol poisoning
* converted to oxalic acid by alcohol dehydrogenase * alters calcium homeostasis
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symptoms of ethylene glycol poisoning
* CNS depression * kidney damage due to calcium oxalate crystals
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treatment of ethylene glycol poisoning
* gastric lavage * give **ethanol** IV * **fomepizole**- alcohol dehydrogenase inhibitor
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mechanism of botulinus toxin (produced by clostridium botulinum)
inhibits the release of Ach
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symptoms of of botulinus toxin
* 8 hr to 8 days * vomiting * double vision * muscular paralysis
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treatment of of botulinus toxin
* emesis, gastric lavage * draw blood to measure toxin concentration * give equine trivalent antitoxin (ABE)
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mechanism of organophosphate (parathion and malathion) poisoning (found in insecticides and pesticides)?
irreversible cholinesterase inhibitor
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symptoms of organophosphate poisoning
**SLUD** * salvation * lacrimation * urination * defecation
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chronic exposure of organophosphate poisoning may contribute to what disease
parkinsons disease
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treatment of organophosphate poisoning
**atropine** to block cholinergic effects
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mechanism of organochlorine pesticide (DDT, Dieldrin) poisoning
interfere with the inactivation of sodium channel and enhance neuron excitability causing rapid repetitive firing
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symptoms of organochlorine pesticide (DDT, Dieldrin) poisoning acute and chronic exposure
* acute: * CNS stimulation * tremors * chronic * association with brain CA, tesicular CA, non-hodgkin's lymphoma, alzheimers
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treatment after organochlorine pesticide (DDT, Dieldrin) poisoning
none, symptomatic
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mechanism of chlorophenoxy compounds (TCDD): 2,3,7,8 tetrachloro-p-dioxin (herbicide) poisoning
agonist for aryl hydrocarbon (AH) receptor, induces gene expression
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mechanims of paraquat poisoning
oxidative stress
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symptoms of paraquat poisoning
* hematemesis * ocular surface toxicity; skin irritant * pulmonary edema and fibrosis
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treatment of paraquat poisoning
* lavage, cathartics, charcoal
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mechanism of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) poisoning
metabolized by a CYP450 to free radicals -\> apoptotic cell death
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symptoms of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) poisoning
* CNS depression * cardiac arrhythmias * liver and kidney damage * carcinogenic
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treatment of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) poisoning
remove contaminated clothing and treat symptoms
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mechanism of mineral acid (corrosive) poisoning
oxidative stress
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symptoms of mineral acid (corrosive) poisoning
* inflammation and necrosis of GI tract * hypovolemic shock due to massive hemorrhage
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treatment of mineral acid (corrosive) poisoning
* **do not use gastric lavage or emetic compounds** * dilute acid with water * milk of magnesia
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mechanism of arsenic (heavy metal) poisoning
binds to SH groups on metabolic enzymes, increased oxidative stress
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acute and chronic symptoms of arsenic (heavy metal) poisoning
* acute * G.I. effects; CNS effects, ventricular arrhythmias * chronic * polyneuritis, nephritis, cardiac failure, liver cirrhosis
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treatment of arsenic (heavy metal) poisoning
dimercaprol
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mechanims of lead poisoning
oxidative stress \*primarily bound to erythrocytes, redistributed and accumulates in other tissues, especially bone
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neuromuscular effects of lead poisoning
wrist drop and ankle drop
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treatment of lead poisoning
chelation (**edetate calcium disodium**)
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mechanismof iron poisoning
oxidative injury; corrosive effect in GI tract
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symptoms of iron poisoning
* severe G.I irritation * mucosal block is destroyed * hypotension, shock
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treatment of iron poisoning
deferoxamine
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mechanism of copper poisoning
redox cycles, increases oxidative stress
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wilson's disease
genetic disorder in which the body cannot eliminate copper and it accumulates in tissue
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treatment of copper poisoning
penicillamine
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mechanism of asbestos
* redox cycles, increases oxidative stress * chronic inflammatory action
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treatment of asbestos poisoning
symptomatic
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mechanism of carbon monoxide poisoning
impairs ability of oxyhemoglobin to transport O2
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treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning
administer O2 by best means available
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mechanism of cyanide poisoning
complexes with ferric iron of cytochrome oxidase, produces cellular anoxia by inhibiting oxygen utilization in mitochondria
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treatment of cyanide poisoning
* rapid * cyanide antidote = sodium nitrite or amyl nitrite * then give **sodium thiosulfate** and **rhodanese**
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symptoms of chronic lead poisoning
CNS effects: hyperirritability, behavior disturbances and intellectual deficits, finally coma and intractable convulsions
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Role of Rhodanese in cyanide metabolism
CN- + S (thiosulfate) → SCN- (excreted)

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