anaphylaxis and toxicology

1

100

This life-threatening allergic reaction involves multiple organ systems and can rapidly lead to shock and death.

anaphylaxis

200

This process describes an insect injecting venom into a person.

envenomation

300

This is the study of toxic or poisonous substances.

toxicology

400

This is the first step when treating a dry chemical powder on a patient's skin.

brushing off the powder

500

This opioid is approximately 100 times stronger than morphine.

fentanyl

2

100

These are the two most common signs of anaphylaxis.

urticaria (hives) and angioedema

200

This respiratory sound indicates upper-airway swelling and possible airway obstruction during anaphylaxis.

stridor

300

These are the four routes by which poisons can enter the body.

inhalation, absorption, ingestion, and injection

400

This substance binds toxins in the gastrointestinal tract and helps prevent absorption.

activated charcoal

500

This highly toxic gas has a distinctive rotten-egg odor.

hydrogen sulfide

3

100

This medication is the definitive treatment for anaphylactic shock.

epinephrine

200

This adult auto-injector dose of epinephrine is delivered by a standard EpiPen.

0.3 mg

300

This term describes the overall constellation of signs and symptoms associated with a specific poisoning.

toxidrome

400

These two adverse effects are commonly associated with activated charcoal administration.

constipation and black stools

500

This condition may occur in alcohol withdrawal and includes hallucinations, tremors, and seizures.

delirium tremens (DTs)?

4

100

These chemicals released during an allergic reaction cause vasodilation and increased capillary permeability.

 histamines

200

This type of allergic reaction involves only one organ system, such as hives or localized swelling.

non-anaphylactic allergic reaction

300

This should be done immediately for a patient exposed to an inhaled poison.

moving the patient into fresh air

400

This antidote reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.

naloxone (Narcan)?

500

This type of poison exposure includes IV drug misuse and snake or insect envenomation.

injection exposure

5

100

This food group accounts for most deaths from food-induced anaphylaxis.

peanuts and tree nuts

200

This branch of science studies the body's immune system and allergic responses.

immunology

300

This specialized team should be requested when a toxic gas release is suspected.

hazmat team

400

These pupil findings are commonly seen in opioid overdose patients.

pinpoint pupils

500

This is the EMT's most important task when caring for any poisoned patient.

supporting the ABCs