Excessive teary/watery eyes (almost looks like crying)

Taking multiple medications at the same time

Severe withdrawal symptom of alcohol, characterized by tremors, AMS

Type of drug that reduces brain's natural drive to breathe

Condition when an excessive amount of a drug has been taken

Type of drug that has a sleep-inducing effect

Type of drug that produces false perceptions of reality

Type of drug that produces an excited state

Stroke, seizure, syncope, sugar, sepsis

4 methods of intoxication/exposure of drugs

Injection, absorption, ingestion, and inhalation

Fentanyl, hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, codeine, hydromorphone, tramadol, etc

Medications used to treat opioid use disorder

Suboxone, Methadone, Buprenorphine

Common anticholinergic drugs

Tricyclic SSRIs, antihistamines like Benadryl, some antipsychotic medications, atropine, jimsonweed, etc

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (used to treat depression and/or anxiety)

Common cholinergic drugs

Nerve agents, organophosphate insecticides, chemical warfare, etc

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Toxicology

Toxidromes, symptoms, and treatment

Question	Answer
S of SLUDGEM	Salivation/Sweating
L of SLUDGEM	Lacrimation
U of SLUDGEM	Urination
D of SLUDGEM	Diarrhea/Defecation/Drooling
G of SLUDGEM	Gastric upset + cramping
E of SLUDGEM	Emesis
M of SLUDGEM	Miosis/Muscle twitching
Miosis	Pinpoint pupils
Mydriasis	Dilated pupils
D of DUMBELS	Diarrhea/Defecation/Drooling
U of DUMBELS	Urination
M of DUMBELS	Miosis/Muscle twitching
B of DUMBELS	Bradycardia
E of DUMBELS	Emesis
L of DUMBELS	Lacrimation
S of DUMBELS	Salivation/Sweating
Lacrimation	Excessive teary/watery eyes (almost looks like crying)
What acronyms are used for cholinergic toxidromes?	SLUDGEM or DUMBELS
Polypharmacy	Taking multiple medications at the same time
Delirium tremens	Severe withdrawal symptom of alcohol, characterized by tremors, AMS
Opioid	Type of drug that reduces brain's natural drive to breathe
Naloxone	Given for opioid overdoses
Overdose	Condition when an excessive amount of a drug has been taken
Hypnotic	Type of drug that has a sleep-inducing effect
Hallucinogen	Type of drug that produces false perceptions of reality
Stimulant	Type of drug that produces an excited state
What population is most likely to have polypharmacy?	Geriatrics
What is an acronym used to assess for reasons of AMS?	STOPEAT
What is an acronym used to assess for reasons of AMS?	AEIOUTIPS
S of STOPEAT	Stroke, seizure, syncope, sugar, sepsis
T of STOPEAT	Trauma, toxins
O of STOPEAT	Oxygen
P of STOPEAT	Pressure
E of STOPEAT	Electricity
A of STOPEAT	Alcohol, Altitude, Anxiety
T of STOPEAT	Temperature
What does decon mean?	Decontamination
When does decon happen?	BEFORE transporting
Who needs to be called for toxicology patients?	Hazmat and/or poison control
Synthetic Cathiones	Bath salts
THC	Tetrahydrocannabinol
Common name for cannabis	Weed
Methods of intoxication for cannabis	Ingestion and inhalation
4 methods of intoxication/exposure of drugs	Injection, absorption, ingestion, and inhalation
HH	Hillbilly Heroin
Common opioids	Fentanyl, hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, codeine, hydromorphone, tramadol, etc
Medications used to treat opioid use disorder	Suboxone, Methadone, Buprenorphine
Common anticholinergic drugs	Tricyclic SSRIs, antihistamines like Benadryl, some antipsychotic medications, atropine, jimsonweed, etc
SSRI	Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (used to treat depression and/or anxiety)
Common cholinergic drugs	Nerve agents, organophosphate insecticides, chemical warfare, etc

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