Emergency Pharmacology Quiz

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Which complication can arise from ventilatory failure or arrest?

CNS stimulation

Paralysis of ventilatory muscles (correct)

Increased oxygen saturation

Enhanced respiratory effort

What is a possible cause of bronchospasm according to the text?

Beta blocker medication (correct)

Regular exercise

Exposure to sunlight

Ingestion of vitamin C

In the treatment section, what is recommended for correcting hypoxia?

Administering intravenous antibiotics

Performing surgery

Giving supplemental oxygen based on arterial PO2 (correct)

Intubation and assisted ventilation may not be needed

What is a potential treatment option for pneumonia mentioned in the text?

Initiating appropriate antibiotic therapy based on sputum samples Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common reason for treating bronchospasm according to the text?

Chemical-induced bronchospasm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following gases is mentioned as an example of an irritant gas in the text?

Ammonia Signup and view all the answers

What treatment is recommended if bronchospasm is particularly induced by beta blockers?

Aminophylline administration Signup and view all the answers

How should the circulation of blood be assessed according to the text?

Blood pressure measurement Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action for skin/dermal decontamination?

Remove the clothes and wash with water Signup and view all the answers

In case of inhalational exposure to a toxic substance, what is the initial step?

Remove the patient from the toxic environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of GI decontamination?

To limit absorption of the ingested substance Signup and view all the answers

What are antidotes used for in pharmaceutical toxicology?

To counteract and relieve the poisonous effects of a toxic agent Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial dose of dextrose for an adult experiencing hypoglycemia?

D5050 IV Signup and view all the answers

What medication is recommended for alcohol intoxication?

Thiamine 100 mg in the IV soln or IM Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step if there is no response to Naloxone within 2 minutes for opioid intoxication?

Give 2 mg IV Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked for during the history and physical examination for toxic exposure?

Physical evidences such as pill containers and receipts Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the disadvantages of toxicology laboratory tests mentioned?

In critically ill patients, laboratory drug detection abilities are sufficient Signup and view all the answers

What can routine laboratory assessments help with in cases of toxic exposure?

Confirm or determine the presence of a particular agent Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of an ideal antidote based on the text?

Deprives the poison of its deleterious effects Signup and view all the answers

Which substance is NOT recommended as part of the Universal Antidote mixture?

Hydrochloric acid Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of Activated Charcoal in poisoning cases?

Absorbs the poison from the gastrointestinal tract Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Universal Antidote not considered a Panacea in all cases?

It is ineffective against certain types of poisons Signup and view all the answers