a substance that will neutralize the effects of a poison or toxic substance.
What is an antidote?
100
a common type of ingestion poisoning, caused when ------ contains bacteria or even toxins. General S/S - N/V/D & abdominal cramping
What is food poisoning?
100
this group of drug, in moderate doses, cause euphoria, relaxed inhibitions, disoriented behavior , increased appetite & dry mouth
What is cannabis products?
100
This occurs after a period of abstinence from a drug or alcohol
What is withdrawal syndrome?
100
this occurs when a habitual drug uses requires larger doses to produce the same effect
What is tolerance?
200
Toxicology
What is the study of toxins/antidotes & the effects of the toxins on the body?
200
a type of inhalation poisoning that can be either accidental or an attempt of suicide. This is a product of incomplete combustion.
What is Carbon Monoxide poisoning? (CO)
200
this drug is a depressant that results in impaired thinking, disorientation, CNS depression, coma, suicidal behavior and aggression. Withdrawal symptoms could result in death & is somehow still legal w/o prescription.
What is alcohol, ETOH?
200
this is the number of stages of alcohol withdrawal syndrome
What is 4?
200
this occurs when a PT experiences a strong need to use a drug
What is dependence?
300
drug that causes a psychedelic effect
What is a hallucinogen?
300
can enter the body from all 4 routes & is the new leading cause of firefighter deaths at structure fires.
What is cyanide poisoning?
300
this group of drugs cause tachycardia, tachypnea, dilated pupils, sweating, HTN and excitability.
What is CNS stimulants?
300
this stage of alcohol syndrome is characterized by seizures
What is stage 3?
300
these are the 4 ways (routes) a poison can enter the body
What is ingestion, inhalation, injection, & absorption?
400
Drug that depresses the CNS & is derived from opium/opioids
What is a narcotic?
400
this is another type of poisoning that is common is children because these products are usually colorful & have a sweet odor/taste
What is Ethylene Glycol? (antifreeze/coolants)
400
this class of drug is a sedative, is commonly used in EMS & include Diazepam (Valium), Lorazepam (Ativan) & Midazolam (Versed)?
What are Benzodiazepines?
400
stage 2 occurs within 8 to 72 hours & is characterized by stage 1 symptoms plus this symptom
What is hallucinations?
400
a group of drugs who's street name include "crank" or "ice" and stimulate the CNS
What are amphetamines & methamphetamines?
500
a term that refers to adolescents who raid medicine cabinets for prescription meds
What is pharming or pharming party?
500
household products that have a high or low pH fall in this category, is a common poisoning if young children.
What is a caustic substance ingestion?
500
this chemical is most commonly used in "huffin" & is easily found in paints, glues, industrial & household chemicals.
What is toluene?
500
a chronic brain syndrome that results from the toxic effect or alcohol on the CNS & is the most serious disorder associated with alcoholism
What is Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome?
500
this is the last stage of alcohol withdrawal and is a severe life threatening condition