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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?
Which drug is used to treat iron overdosage?
Which drug is used to treat iron overdosage?
In the case of lithium poisoning, what treatment option is recommended?
In the case of lithium poisoning, what treatment option is recommended?
What is the recommended treatment for cyanide poisoning?
What is the recommended treatment for cyanide poisoning?
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Which of the following is used for treating acetaminophen overdose?
Which of the following is used for treating acetaminophen overdose?
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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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Test your knowledge on the appropriate drugs for treating various overdoses. This quiz covers specific antidotes for organophosphates, benzodiazepines, and other common substances. Understand the medical interventions necessary for managing toxicological emergencies.
