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Which treatment is recommended for hyperkalemia caused by ACE inhibitors?

  • Oral potassium supplements
  • Hypertonic saline
  • I.V. calcium gluconate (correct)
  • Sodium bicarbonate (correct)
  • What causes malignant hyperthermia during anesthesia?

  • Increased Na+ release
  • Decreased muscle activity
  • Excessive muscle relaxation
  • Overstimulation of Ca2+ channels (correct)
  • Which condition is associated with hypokalemia?

  • Serum K+ < 3.5 mEq/L (correct)
  • Elevated serum K+ from diuretics
  • Hyperactivity causing low muscle K+
  • Kidney failure with high K+
  • What is the main treatment for severe hyperthermia?

    <p>Evaporative cooling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What substance is a known cause of exertional heat stroke?

    <p>Amphetamine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an expected consequence of severe hyperthermia?

    <p>Brain damage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication can be used to facilitate sweating in anticholinergic syndrome?

    <p>Physostigmine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant complication of malignant hyperthermia?

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    Which antidote is used to treat respiratory depression caused by opioids?

    <p>Naloxone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes chelating agents like dimercaprol and EDTA?

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    Which antidote is used to treat organophosphorus toxicity?

    <p>Pralidoxime (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is a treatment option for severe anaphylactic reactions?

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    What effect does vitamin K have in the treatment of coumarin-induced hemorrhage?

    <p>It increases blood coagulation factors. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which circumstances can seizures be induced?

    <p>By organophosphorus compounds and drug abuse overdose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is used to detoxify acetaminophen and reduce liver toxicity?

    <p>N-acetylcysteine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one role of sodium nitroprusside in medical treatment?

    <p>It treats hypertensive crises. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary function does the peritoneum serve in peritoneal dialysis?

    <p>It serves as an in vivo semipermeable membrane. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is added to the dialysis solution for highly protein-bound chemicals?

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    What complication is commonly associated with hemodialysis?

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    How does hemoperfusion enhance the elimination of toxins?

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    Which of the following is a disadvantage of plasmapheresis?

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    What must the characteristics of chemicals be for effective hemodialysis?

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    What is a primary function of chemical antidotes in detoxification?

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    Which substance is a key component of the dialysis solution to create a hypertonic environment?

    <p>Glucose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is NOT suitable for enhancing toxin elimination through forced diuresis?

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    Which substance is commonly used to alkalinize urine?

    <p>Acetazolamide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of dialysis in managing severe intoxication?

    <p>To facilitate the removal of toxins from blood using a semipermeable membrane. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors does NOT aid in enhancing the elimination of toxins?

    <p>Chemical reabsorption by renal tubules. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Acidification of urine is effective for promoting the excretion of which type of drugs?

    <p>Weak bases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of enhancing the elimination of a toxic agent via urine alkalinization?

    <p>Increases the excretion of weak acidic drugs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario would NOT typically require dialysis for toxin removal?

    <p>Severe opioid overdose. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism does alkalinizing the urine utilize to enhance elimination?

    <p>Increasing ionization of weak acids. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Forced Diuresis

    Increasing urine output to remove toxins from the body.

    Diuretics

    Drugs used to increase urine production.

    Alkalinization of Urine

    Raising urine pH to enhance excretion of weak acids.

    Acidification of Urine

    Lowering urine pH to enhance excretion of weak bases.

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    Dialysis

    Extracorporeal technique to remove toxins from blood during poisoning.

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    Semipermeable Membrane

    A membrane that allows some substances to pass but blocks others.

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    Concentration Gradient

    Difference in substance concentration leading to its movement via dialysis.

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    High Plasma Concentration

    High concentration of toxins in the blood compared to organs.

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    Peritoneal Dialysis

    A method of removing toxins from the blood using the patient's peritoneum as a semipermeable membrane.

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    Hemodialysis

    Uses an artificial kidney (semipermeable membrane) to filter toxins from the blood.

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    Hemoperfusion

    Blood passes through a specialized column to remove toxins, more effective than peritoneal and hemodialysis for certain toxins.

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    Plasmapheresis

    Separation of red blood cells from plasma, often used to remove specific toxins or antibodies from the blood.

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    Chemical Antidote

    A substance that neutralizes or reduces the toxicity of a poison by reacting chemically.

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    Dialysis membrane

    A thin material that separates the blood from the dialysis fluid, allowing specific substances to pass through but not others.

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    Dialysis fluid

    A solution used in dialysis to remove waste products from the blood.

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    Protein-bound toxins

    Toxins that are attached to proteins in the blood.

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    Calcium oxalate insolubility

    Calcium salts reacting with oxalic acid form a poorly soluble compound, preventing absorption, and leading to renal issues.

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    Chelating agents

    Substances that bind to heavy metals, making them water-soluble and easier to excrete.

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    Receptor antidote

    An antidote that blocks the receptor targeted by a poison, preventing its effects.

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    Naloxone

    An opioid receptor antagonist, used to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression.

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    Physiological antagonism

    An antidote that produces opposing effects to neutralize the poison's action.

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    Epinephrine in anaphylaxis

    Epinephrine, a hormone, is used to treat anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) to induce bronchodilation.

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    Vitamin K for coumarin toxicity

    Vitamin K is used to counteract the bleeding issues caused by coumarin-type drugs by supporting blood clotting factors.

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    N-acetylcysteine's role

    N-acetylcysteine helps detoxify acetaminophen by converting it into a non-toxic form, reducing liver damage.

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    Hyperkalemia

    Elevated potassium levels in the blood (serum K > 5.5 mEq/L)

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    Hyperkalemia causes

    ACE inhibitors and ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers)

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    Malignant hyperthermia

    Severe reaction to anesthetic drugs, causing excessive muscle contraction and hyperthermia

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    Malignant hyperthermia treatment

    Dantrolene, a ryanodine receptor antagonist to reduce calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum, leading to muscle relaxation.

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    Exertional heat stroke

    Excessive heat generation due to strenuous physical activity.

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    Anticholinergic syndrome

    A condition caused by agents like atropine and antihistamines that reduce cholinergic-mediated sweating, leading to hyperthermia.

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    Hyperthermia treatment

    Evaporative cooling and physical cooling methods are used to lower body temperature.

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    Hyperkalemia treatment

    IV calcium gluconate, sodium bicarbonate, and diuretics to lower potassium levels, along with polystyrene sulfonate sodium/calcium exchange resins.

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    Study Notes

    Toxicology

    • Toxicology is the study of poisons and their effects on living organisms.
    • Management of toxicity focuses on enhancing elimination of toxins from the circulatory system

    Principles of Management of Toxicity

    • Methods to enhance toxin elimination are employed when:
      • The toxin is highly concentrated in the plasma compared to the organs.
      • The toxin and its metabolites are readily excreted in urine.
      • The toxin quickly detaches from plasma proteins.
      • The toxin has a small molecular weight.

    Forced Diuresis

    • Enhances excretion of drugs/metabolites through the kidneys.
    • Ineffective for chemicals reabsorbed by renal tubules (low concentration in urine)
    • Diuretics are used to increase urine output.
      • Examples of diuretics include mannitol and furosemide.

    Alkalinization of Urine

    • Promotes excretion of weak acids.
    • Increases ionization of weak acids, leading to "ion trapping" in renal tubules.
    • Examples of chemicals alkalinized by urine include: Na bicarbonate, acetazolamide, and weak acidic drugs such as salicylates, phenobarbitone, and methotrexate.

    Acidification of Urine

    • Promotes excretion of weak bases.
    • Increases the ionization of weak bases, leading to "ion trapping" in renal tubules.
    • Examples of chemicals acidified by urine include ammonium chloride and ascorbic acid, and weak basic drugs such as amphetamine, quinine, and phencyclidine

    Extracorporeal Techniques

    • Dialysis is an adjunct treatment for severely intoxicated patients.
    • Not necessary for toxins with specific antidotes (e.g., opioid toxicity with naloxone).
    • Ineffective for rapidly acting toxins (e.g., cyanide).

    Dialysis Techniques

    • Chemicals diffuse through a semipermeable membrane from a higher concentration area (blood and interstitial fluids) to a lower concentration area (dialysis solution).

    • Peritoneal dialysis uses the patient's peritoneum as a semipermeable membrane for fluid and chemical exchange.

      • Adequate peritoneal blood flow is crucial for its effectiveness.
      • Dialysis solution typically contains sodium chloride, lactate, bicarbonate, and high glucose to make the fluid hypertonic.
      • Albumin is added for protein-bound toxins.
      • Complications of peritoneal dialysis include abdominal pain, protein loss, intraperitoneal bleeding, water and electrolyte imbalances, and intestinal, bladder, liver, and spleen perforation.
    • Hemodialysis uses an artificial semipermeable membrane (artificial kidney) to filter chemicals from the blood. The method is less effective for highly protein-bound chemicals that do not pass through the semipermeable membrane

    • Complications include infection, hypotension, and bleeding/clotting.

    • Hemoperfusion involves passing blood through a column containing activated charcoal or ion exchange resins to adsorb toxic chemicals.

    • It is more effective than peritoneal and hemodialysis due to a larger surface area.

    Advantages of Hemoperfusion

    • Suitable for detoxifying lipid-soluble and high protein-bound chemicals.

    Complications of Hemoperfusion

    • Trapping of WBCs and platelets.
    • Activation of the clotting system.

    Plasmapheresis

    • A method to separate red blood cells from plasma.
    • Fresh frozen or treated plasma is mixed with red blood cells and returned to the body.
      • Disadvantage: can cause patient's plasma proteins to be lost.

    Chemical Antidotes

    • Chemical antidotes react chemically with the poison to produce less toxic compounds.
    • Example 1: Calcium salts react with oxalic acid to form a less soluble compound, which prevents absorption.
    • Example 2: Chelating agents (dimercaprol, deferoxamine, EDTA, penicillamine) bind to heavy metals, creating water-soluble complexes that are excreted in urine.

    Receptor Antidotes

    • Receptor antidotes antagonize the receptor targeted by the poison.
    • Example 1: Naloxone (µ-receptor antagonist) is an antidote for opioid-induced respiratory depression.
    • Example 2: Atropine (M-receptor antagonist) is used to antidote organophosphate-induced cholinergic syndrome.
    • Example 3: Physostigmine (cholinesterase inhibitor) is an antidote for atropine toxicity.

    Functional Antidotes

    • Functional antidotes oppose the physiological effects of the poison.
    • Example 1: Epinephrine is used to treat anaphylactic reactions to combat effects such as bronchial constriction.
    • Example 2: Vitamin K is used to reverse the effects of coumarin-induced hemorrhage, enhancing blood clotting factors.

    Enzymatic Antidotes

    • Enzymatic antidotes work with endogenous enzymes to detoxify.
    • Example 1: N-acetylcysteine activates the endogenous glutathione (GSH) enzyme to detoxify acetaminophen.
    • Example 2: Pralidoxime reactivates acetylcholinesterase, which is inhibited in organophosphate poisoning.
    • Example 3: Ethanol is used to detoxify methanol by inhibiting alcohol dehydrogenase and reducing the formation of formic acid.

    Supportive Treatments

    • Hypertension: Sodium nitroprusside and other vasodilators (e.g., nitroglycerin, calcium channel blockers) are used to treat hypertensive crises.
    • Anaphylaxis: Epinephrine, intravenous fluids, antihistamines, corticosteroids, and bronchodilators manage severe allergic reactions.
    • Seizures: Benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam, midazolam) and phenytoin are treatments for seizures caused by toxins.
    • Electrolyte disturbances: IV calcium gluconate, sodium bicarbonate, diuretics, and polystyrene sulfonate are employed to correct abnormal electrolyte levels.
    • Hyperthermia: In cases of malignant hyperthermia, dantrolene is used to reduce Ca2+ release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum, thus relaxing muscles.
    • Exertional heat stroke: Treatment includes anticonvulsants, neuromuscular blockers, and evaporative cooling.
    • Anticholinergic syndrome: Evaporative cooling and physostigmine (a cholinesterase inhibitor) are used to stimulate cholinergic mechanisms and counteract hyperthermia.

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