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What is the specific drug of choice for treating organophosphate overdosage?
What is the specific drug of choice for treating organophosphate overdosage?
- Methylene blue
- Atropine (correct)
- Desferrioxamine
- Flumazenil
Which drug is used to treat iron overdosage?
Which drug is used to treat iron overdosage?
- Desferrioxamine (correct)
- Hemodialysis
- N-acetylcysteine
- Calcium
In the case of lithium poisoning, what treatment option is recommended?
In the case of lithium poisoning, what treatment option is recommended?
- Flumazenil
- Pyridoxine
- Methylene blue
- Hemodialysis (correct)
What is the recommended treatment for cyanide poisoning?
What is the recommended treatment for cyanide poisoning?
Which of the following is used for treating acetaminophen overdose?
Which of the following is used for treating acetaminophen overdose?
Flashcards
Organophosphates antidote
Organophosphates antidote
Atropine is the drug of choice for organophosphate poisoning.
Methemoglobinemia treatment
Methemoglobinemia treatment
Methylene blue is used to treat methemoglobinemia.
Benzodiazepine overdose treatment
Benzodiazepine overdose treatment
Flumazenil is used to treat benzodiazepine overdoses.
Iron overdose antidote
Iron overdose antidote
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Isoniazid antidote
Isoniazid antidote
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Study Notes
Drug of Choice for Overdosage
- Organophosphates: Atropine
- Benzodiazepines: Flumazenil
- Methemoglobinemia: Methylene blue (high dose of oxygen), Vitamin C
- Iron: Desferrioxamine
- Isoniazid: Pyridoxine (B6)
- Lithium: Hemodialysis
- Acetaminophen: N-acetylcysteine (orphan drug)
- Atropine: Physostigmine
- Calcium channel blockers: Calcium channel blockers
- Cyanide: Oxygen, Amyl nitrite, Sodium thiosulphate
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