Flashcards in Toxins Deck (24):
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What should clients bring to their toxin appointment?
The container of toxin
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Questions for history.
Wha was the poison, when, how much, vomiting or diarrhea, bleeding?
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What are the two hotlines for animal poison?
NAPCC, pet poison hotline
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Methods of decontamination?
Emetic, gastric lavage, cathartics, activated charcoal
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Common poisons:
Acetaminophen, warfarin, ethylene glycol, chocolate, grapes/raisins, tobacco, xylitol, plants
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Signs of acetaminophen toxicity?
Dyspnea, salivation, tachypnea, brown mm, edema
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Two types of rodenticides.
Anticoagulants (warfarin), bromethalin (brain swelling)
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Signs of rodenticide toxicity?
Asymptomatic if under 48 hours, hemorrhage, pale mm, weakness, convulsions
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Where is ethfylene glycol found?
Antifreeze, windshield deicers, paint, oils, stains
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Toxic doses of ethylene glycol.
Cat: 1.4 ml/kg dogs: 4.4. Ml/kg
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Which type of chocolate is worse?
Bitter
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Signs of chocolate toxicity?
Vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, tachycardia, seizures
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What do grapes cause?
Kidney failure
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What does xylitol cause?
Hypoglycemia
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What does mole/gopher bait contain?
Zinc phosphide
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What does mole and gopher bait do?
Creates phosphate gas in the stomach
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Where are organophosphates found?
Fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides
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What do organophosphates cause?
SLUDGE. Salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecatiom, GI signs, emesis
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Dangerous plants.
Lilies, oleander
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Extremely dangerous to cats.
Lilies
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What do lilies do to cats?
Renal failure and death
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How fast does renal failure from lilies affect cats?
24-72 hours
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Misc. toxins?
Moldy food, zinc, liquid potpourri, batteries
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