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Ch 29 Poisons

Poisons & Antidotes

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Define "Toxicity" The degree to which something is poisonous
In the US, most exposures to poisons are _________ and ___________. Involve how many agents? Result in what toxicity? What age? acute and accidental; one agent; minor or no toxicity; younger than 6
A major poison prevention action that occurred in 1972... Child-resistant packaging
Acetaminophen can cause hepatic damage with what single dose? It becomes evident __________ after ingestion 8 grams; 1-2 days
Treatment for acetaminophen hepatic damage Begin with induction of emesis or gastric lavage, followed by activated charcoal. Treatment with acetylcysteine is most effective if started within 8-10 hours.
Benzos are eliminated mainly by____________. CNS depressant effects begin within ___________ of acute OD. hepatic metabolism; 30 min
Benzo OD can cause ____________ and _______________ coma, respiratory depression
The solution used for chlorinating swimming pools contains ____% of sodium hypochlorite 20%
Therapeutic salicylate intoxication is usually _______ and is called ___________. The earliest symptoms are _________ and _________. mild; salicylism; vertigo and hearing impairment
Poison, name the antidote: Acetaminophen; Benzos; Opiates N-acetylcysteine; Flumazenil; Naloxone
Poison Control Centers: network of more than ____ centers exist in the US. The First center was est. in __________ under the leadership of _________________________________. In NC, there is the... 600; Chicago; Illinois Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics; Duke University Poison Control Center
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