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32 Cards in this Set
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Genus of Rattlesnakes (2)
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- Crotalus spp.
- Sistrurus spp. |
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Genus of Copperheads
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Agkistrodon spp.
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Genus of Coral Snakes (2)
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- Micrurus spp.
- Microuroides spp. |
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What does the neurotoxin in some snakes cause?
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Ascending paralysis
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Genus of Gila Monster
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Heloderma spp.
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CS of Gila Monster bite
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Pain and swelling that progresses toward body
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Genus of the Toads
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Bufo spp.
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TA of toads
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Bufenolides (cardio active glycosides)
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Most common sign of toad intoxication
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Excessive salivation
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Two organ systems affected by toad TAs
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- Heart
- CNS |
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Genus of tarantulas
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Eurytelenna spp.
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Worst problem associated with Eurytelenna spp.
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Painful bite
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Genus of Black Widows
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Latrodectus spp.
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MoA of Latrodectus spp. venom
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Massive release of neurotransmitters
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What does Latrodectus spp. venom cause in humans?
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Ascending paralysis
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Bite of Latrodectus spp.
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Numbing, painful bite
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Cause of death with Latrodectus spp. venom
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CV collapse
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Which species is a Latrodectus spp. bite rarely fatal?
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Dogs
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Which species is extremely sensitive to Latrodectus spp. venom?
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Horses
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Tx of Latrodectus spp. venom (4)
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- Antivenom
- Robaxin - Na Dantrolene - 10% Ca Gluconate |
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Genus of the Brown Recluse spider
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Loxoscles spp.
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What kind of bite does Loxoscles spp. have?
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Non-painful
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What spider genus causes a non-healing wound?
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Loxoscles spp.
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What occurs at the site of the bite of Loxoscles spp.?
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Necrosis
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Tx of Loxoscles spp. (3)
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- Dapsone
- SQ Dextrose at wound site - Surgical excision |
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Genus of Scorpions
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Centruroides spp.
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What kind of toxin does Centruroides spp. have?
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Neurotoxin
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CS of Centruroides spp. (4)
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- CV Collapse
- Respiratory paralysis - Muscle fasciculations - Death |
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Tx of Centruroides spp.
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Propranolol to prevent CV collapse
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What's CI in Centruroides spp. treatment?
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Epinephrine
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What is Epinephrine contraindicated in the treatment of?
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Centruroides spp. toxin
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When are butterflies toxic?
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When they feed on toxic plants as caterpillars
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