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Which of the following are signs of cholinergic syndromes?
Which of the following are signs of cholinergic syndromes?
- Hypertension and tachycardia
- Hyperthermia and excessive sweating
- Hypotension and bradycardia
- Muscle twitching and weakness (correct)
What is the treatment for cholinergic syndromes caused by organophosphates?
What is the treatment for cholinergic syndromes caused by organophosphates?
- Physostigmine and atropine
- Atropine only
- Pralidoxime (2-PAM) only
- Pralidoxime (2-PAM) and atropine (correct)
Which non-specific antidote limits drug absorption but is not as efficacious if the drug is rapidly absorbed?
Which non-specific antidote limits drug absorption but is not as efficacious if the drug is rapidly absorbed?
- Activated charcoal (correct)
- Syrup of ipecac
- Whole-bowel irrigation
- Gastric lavage
Which toxic syndrome is characterized by signs such as hypotension, bradycardia, coma, respiratory depression, miosis, and CNS depression?
Which toxic syndrome is characterized by signs such as hypotension, bradycardia, coma, respiratory depression, miosis, and CNS depression?
What is the common cause of sympathomimetic toxic syndrome?
What is the common cause of sympathomimetic toxic syndrome?
Which specific antidote may be used for the treatment of non-opiate toxic syndrome?
Which specific antidote may be used for the treatment of non-opiate toxic syndrome?
What is the recommended treatment for sympathomimetic toxic syndrome with seizures?
What is the recommended treatment for sympathomimetic toxic syndrome with seizures?
What is the meaning of LD50 in toxicology?
What is the meaning of LD50 in toxicology?
Which of the following is an example of a specific antidote in toxicology?
Which of the following is an example of a specific antidote in toxicology?
What does NOAEL stand for in toxicology?
What does NOAEL stand for in toxicology?
