Toxicology: Notes

Question 1

Excited Delirium Syndrome

Answer 1

Treated with Benzo’s

Can go into cardiac or respiratory arrest quickly

Question 2

Signs and symptoms of tricyclic antidepressants

Answer 2

Dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation, confusion, Hallucination, hyperthermia, respiratory depression, seizures, tachycardia/Hypotension, Cardiac dysrhythmias
Treatment:
Sodium bicarbonate and cardiac monitoring

Question 3

Delirium tremens

Answer 3

Withdrawal
Signs and symptoms:
Altered level of consciousness, sweaty
Treatment:
Valium