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A poisonous substance secreted by an animal or insect is defined as:
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Venom
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What are the various methods of evacuation for ingested poisons?
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Emesis
gastric Lavage Catharsis Diuresis |
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Name the responsibilities of the SMDR in poison control:
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Train Everyone in emergency procedures.
ID nearest Poison Control Center & phone #. Post info in Sickbay & Antidote Locker. |
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What whould give to prevent the metabolism of Methanol?
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Ethanol
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What is the Tx for inhalation poisonings?
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Remove to fresh air STAT
Give O2 Tx Pulmonary Edema |
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What 2 drugs or catharsises are used to help to clean or purge the bowels in case of ingested substances?
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Magnesium Citrate
Milk of Magnesim |
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What is the antidote for Opiates?
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Naloxone
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What is the antidote for Organophosphates?
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Atropine
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What is the antidote for Tricycline?
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Physostigmine
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What is the antidote for Methemoglobinemia?
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Methylene blue
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What is the antidote for Acetaminophen (APAP)?
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Acetylcysteine
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What type of poisoning has a "soapy feeling" to the touch?
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Alkalie
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Name 2 sources of hydrogen Sulfide gas:
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Sewage Effluents
AFFF systems sitting idle |
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What is the emergency Tx regimen of ciguatera fish poisoning?
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Remove fish flesh from the stomach by induced emesis or gastric lavage.
Maintain Airway. |
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What species is a Cobra snake?
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Elapidae
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Name 2 classifications of snake venom:
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Hemotoxic
Neurotoxic |
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What is the immediate S/Sx of a Black Widow spider bite?
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Muscle Spasm
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What is the Tx for a severe reaction to a Hymenoptera sting?
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EPI 1:1000
0.1 ml/50lb or 0.3 ml STAT |
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What should you do first in the Tx of poisoning by Marine life?
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Hot Water immersion
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What potent toxin is responsible for the phenomenon "Red Tide"?
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Ciguatera toxin
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