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Amphetamine Overdose Flashcards

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Signs/Symptoms?

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Pupillary dilation (mydriasis)
Hypertension
Tachycardia
Pallor
Agitation
Hyperexcitabillty 
Talkativeness
Paranoia
Heat-stroke symptoms (PYREXIA)
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Response (Circulation)?

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IV access
Bloods: FBC, U&E’s, LFT’s, glucose
ECG
Urine Output

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Response (Disability) ?

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Blood glucose

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Rx for agitation or seizures?

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BZD’s

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Rx for psychosis?

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Haloperidol

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Rx for HTN?

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IV diazepam or nitrates

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Rx for hyperpyrexia?

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cooling methods
chlorpromazine (A/P)
dantrolene (muscle relaxant)

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