Toxicology Notes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the routes for toxic exposure?
A
Ingestion
Inhalation
Surface absorption
Injection
2
Q
How often should you evaluate poisoned patients?
A
Every five minutes
3
Q
Cathartics
A
Such as sorbitol, increased gastric motility and shortening the amount of time toxins stay in the gastrointestinal tract.
4
Q
What effects do Organophosphates have on the heart?
A
Cause bradycardia
5
Q
What effects do methamphetamines have on heart?
A
Tachycardia
6
Q
What airway problem is frequently associated with poisoning?
A
Aspiration
