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What is the recommended treatment for atropine poisoning?
What is the recommended treatment for atropine poisoning?
- Echothiophate
- Antivenom
- Physostigmine (correct)
- Neostigmine
Which treatment should be used for a cobra bite?
Which treatment should be used for a cobra bite?
- Pyridostigmine
- Antivenom (correct)
- Neostigmine
- Atropine
Edrophonium may be used to diagnose which condition?
Edrophonium may be used to diagnose which condition?
- Atropine poisoning
- Organophosphate poisoning
- Myasthenia Gravis (correct)
- Cobra bite
What is a common treatment for organophosphate poisoning?
What is a common treatment for organophosphate poisoning?
Which drug is known for its use in treating glaucoma?
Which drug is known for its use in treating glaucoma?
What is Memantine primarily classified as?
What is Memantine primarily classified as?
Which medication is specifically indicated for open-angle glaucoma?
Which medication is specifically indicated for open-angle glaucoma?
Which of the following medications is the drug of choice for drug-induced Parkinsonism?
Which of the following medications is the drug of choice for drug-induced Parkinsonism?
What is the primary use of Hyoscine (Scopolamine)?
What is the primary use of Hyoscine (Scopolamine)?
Which dosage form is abbreviated as POC?
Which dosage form is abbreviated as POC?
Flashcards
Physostigmine
Physostigmine
A drug used to treat atropine poisoning. It is lipid soluble and converts to Pyridostigmine and then Neostigmine.
Atropine Poisoning
Atropine Poisoning
A poison that causes symptoms such as dilated pupils, dry mouth and a rapid heart rate. It is found in plants like Dhatura and Belladonna.
Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia Gravis
A condition where the body's own immune system attacks the neuromuscular junction. This causes muscle weakness and fatigue.
Neostigmine
Neostigmine
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Cobra Bite
Cobra Bite
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Levodopa
Levodopa
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Closed-angle glaucoma
Closed-angle glaucoma
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Acetazolamide
Acetazolamide
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Latanoprost
Latanoprost
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Open-angle glaucoma
Open-angle glaucoma
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Study Notes
Anticholinergic Poisoning
- Atropine poisoning is treated with physostigmine
- Atropine is used in many different cases
Myasthenia Gravis
- Diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis can be made with neostigmine
- Neostigmine can be used to treat myasthenia gravis
Organophosphate Poisoning
- Organophosphates cause irreversible clinical cholinesterase inhibition
- Atropine is used in organophosphate poisoning
Cobra Bite
- Neostigmine is used for cobra bite treatment
- Atropine is used for cobra bite treatment
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