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13 Cards in this Set
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How does Nerve Agents affect Normal transmission?
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normal transmission of nerve impulses in the parasympathetic autonomic nervous system.
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What are the Physical Characterists of Nerve Agents?
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Physically, nerve agents are odorless, almost colorless liquids, varying greatly in viscosity and volatility.
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How does Nerve Agents react in water or when added to other compounds?
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They are moderately soluble in water and fairly stable unless strong alkali or chlorinating compounds are added.
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What type of Inhibitors are Nerve agents?
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Pharmacologically, the nerve agents are cholinesterase inhibitors (interfering with normal transmission of nerve impulses in the parasympathetic autonomic nervous system).
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What happens to the pupils during a Nerve Agent vapor, attack?
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If a vapor exposure has occurred, the pupils will constrict, usually to a pinpoint
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What happens if the Nerve Agent exposure has been through the skin?
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If the exposure has been through the skin, there will be local muscular twitching where the agent was absorbed.
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What is Atropine?
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An acetylcholine blocker
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How many antidotes are issued?
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Three 2 mg autoinjectors of atropine and three 600 mg autoinjectors of 2-PAM Cl
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What does the atropine autoinjector consist of?
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The atropine autoinjector consists of a hard plastic tube containing 2 mg (0.7 ml) of atropine in solution for intramuscular injection
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What triggers both the Atropine and 2 PAM CI?
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They both have a pressure-activated
coiled-spring mechanism that triggers the needle for injection of the antidote solution. |
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How is the atropine to be administered?
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The required therapy is to continue to administer atropine at 15-minute intervals until a mild atropinization occurs.
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What does 2-PAM CI contain?
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contains oxime therapy
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What is 2-PAM CI used for?
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Used for regeneration of the blocked cholinesterase.
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