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1
Q

A substance, ingested, inhaled, injected, or absorbed that interferes with normal physiological functions and causes harm

A

POISONNNNNN

2
Q

Neutralizes poison

A

Antidote

3
Q

Induces vomiting***

A

Emetic (ex. Syrup of Ipecac)

4
Q

Induces adhesion of atoms, ions, or molecules to a surface

A

Adsorbent (ex. Activated charcoal)

5
Q

Pumping of stomach

A

Gastric Lavage

6
Q

MC method of poisoning***

A

Ingestion

7
Q

Children aged _ - _ are most at risk

A

1-5 yrs old

8
Q

First step in any poisoning

A

contact LOCAL poison control

9
Q

Contraindications to induce vomiting***

A

Corrosive, volatile petroleum products, convulsants, no gag reflex,

10
Q

Most effective way to remove a stinger

A

credit card

11
Q

Characteristic odors - Bitter almonds

A

Cyanide

12
Q

Characteristic odors - Garlic

A

Organophosphates, Arsenic

13
Q

Characteristic odors - Fruity

A

DKA, Isopropyl Alcohol

14
Q

Majority of poisonings are intentional or unintentional?

A

Unintentional

15
Q

Majority of DEATHS secondary to poisoning are intentional or unintentional?

A

Intentional overdose

16
Q

Most poisonings occur where?

A

Home

17
Q

1 cause of UNINTENTIONAL overdose

A

Opioid Narcotics

18
Q

1 drug used for INTENTIONAL overdose

A

Acetaminophen (ex. Tylenol)

19
Q

Most commonly reported poison

A

Analgesics (specifically Acetaminophen)

20
Q

Least commonly reported poison

A

Alcohol

21
Q

Poison associated with MOST deaths

A

Opioid narcotics

22
Q

Poison associated with LEAST deaths

A

Hydrocarbons

23
Q

1 poisonous killer

A

Carbon Monoxide

24
Q

Most toxic methyxanthine (caffeine derivative)

A

Theophylline

25
Q

Antidote - Acetaminophen

A

N-acetylcysteine (“ANA”)

26
Q

Antidote - Benzodiazepines

A

Flumazenil (“BF”)

27
Q

Antidote - Carbamate Insectisides

A

Atropine (“CIA”)

28
Q

Antidote - Lead

A

EDTA

29
Q

Antidote - Opiods

A

Naloxone

30
Q

Antidote - Organophosphates

A

Atropine and pralidoxime (2-PAM)

31
Q

Antidote - Warfarin (Coumadin), heparin

A

Vitamink K (phytonadione)

32
Q

NBCE cheat acronyms - Bradycardia

A

PACED

33
Q

NBCE cheat acronyms - Tachycardia

A

FAST

34
Q

NBCE cheat acronyms - Hypothermia

A

COOLS

35
Q

NBCE cheat acronyms - Hyperthermia

A

NASA

36
Q

NBCE cheat acronyms - Hypotension

A

CRASH

37
Q

NBCE cheat acronyms - Hypertension

A

CTSCAN

38
Q

NBCE cheat acronyms - Hypoventilation

A

SLOW

39
Q

NBCE cheat acronyms - Hypyerventilation

A

PANT

40
Q

NBCE cheat acronyms - Mental Status

A

AEIOU TIPS (Vowels + TIPS)

41
Q

NBCE cheat acronyms - Seizures

A

OTIS CAMPBELL

42
Q

NBCE cheat acronyms - Miosis

A

COPS (kind of like a sobriety test)

43
Q

NBCE cheat acronyms - Mydriasis

A

AAAS

44
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NBCE cheat acronyms - Diaphoresis

A

SOAP