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Toxicology
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Biology
Graduate
08/27/2011

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Term
Sympathomimetic
Definition
Mimic catecholamines (Epi, NE, dopamine)
Term
Sympathomimetic drugs
Definition
Cocaine
Amphetamine
Ephedrine/Pseudoephedrine
Caffeine
Term
Sympathomimetic signs/symptoms
Definition
"Fight or Flight" agitation, tachycardia, HTN, elevated temp, dilated pupils, DIAPHORESIS, seizures
Term
Sympathomimetic Tx
Definition
benzodiazapines (lorazipam, vallium)
Term
Anticholinergic
Definition
Acetylcholine inhibition: muscarinic and cholinergics inhibited
Term
Anticholinergic drugs
Definition
Antihistamines (diphenhydramine)- benadryl
Atropine
Jimson weed
some antipsychotics and antispasmotics

A's!
Term
Anticholinergic signs/symptoms
Definition
Muscarinic blockade- "fight or flight runs wild"
Dry, flushed skin, NO diaphoresis (bc of blocked Ach which innervate sweat glands)
Term
Anticholinergic Tx
Definition
Benzodiazapines
Antidote: physostigmine (rarely used)
Term
Cholinergic
Definition
Parasympathomimetic, inhibit AchE so too much Ach (PNS)
Term
Cholinergic drugs
Definition
Organophosphates
Carbamates (fertilizer, chemical warfare)
Pilocarpine

COP
Term
Cholinergic signs/symptoms
Definition
"Rest and Digest runs wild"

SLUDgE- Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation, Emesis

Killer B's- Bradycardia, Bronchorrhea (watery sputum), Bronchospasm

Constricted pupils
Term
Cholinergic Tx
Definition
Atropine (antimuscarinic)
Pralidoxime (2-PAM) -- binds to the poison
Term
Sedative/Hypnotic drugs
Definition

Narcotics (opioids) Benzodiazapines Ethanol Barbituates Clonidine

 

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Term
Sedative/Hypnotic signs and symptoms
Definition
Coma
RESP DEPRESSION & PINPOINT PUPILS
hypotension
bradycardia
Term
Sedative/Hypnotic Tx
Definition
Naloxone (Narcan)- opioid antidote
Flumazenil- benzo antidote
Term
Aspirin, Tricyclic antidepressants antidote
Definition
Bicarbonate
Term
Ethylene Glycol/Methanol antidote
Definition
Fomepizole or EtOH
Term
Opioids antidote
Definition
Naloxone (Narcan)
Term
Benzodiazapine antidote
Definition
Flumazenil (rarely used- seizures)
Term
Anticholinergic antidote
Definition
physostigmine (cause seizures, heart blocks, rarely used)
Term
Aspirin
Definition
Uncouples ox phos
Renal Failure, Tinnitus
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