Toxicologic emergencies — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: _____ is the deposition of bilirubin in the brain, especially basal ganglia, causing neurologic deficits and possibly death

Answer: Kernicterus

Flashcard 2: A pot-bellied, pale, puffy-faced child with protruding umbilicus, protuberant tongue, and poor brain development is characteristic of _____

Answer: cretinism

Flashcard 3: When treating febrile seizures, is supportive care or active cooling primarily indicated?_____

Answer: Supportive care

Flashcard 4: Neonatal abstinence syndrome presents with diarrhea, sweating, irritability, and _____ (respiratory rate)

Answer: tachypnea

Flashcard 5: Maple syrup urine disease may cause severe CNS defects, _____ disability, and death

Answer: intellectual

Flashcard 6: Which component of the classic triad of congenital toxoplasmosis is associated with macrocephaly and seizures?

Answer: Hydrocephalus

Extra: The classic triad (Sabin triad) of congenital toxoplasmosis consists of: 1. Chorioretinitis 2. Diffuse intracranial calcifications 3. Hydrocephalus (which can lead to macrocephaly and seizures)

Flashcard 7: What is the cause of death in Potter sequence? _____

Answer: Pulmonary hypoplasia

Flashcard 8: What is the range of APGAR scores? What are the cutoffs for acceptable, worrisome, and dangerous score?

Answer: 0-10 point scale > 6 acceptable 4-6 needs assistance/stimulation < 4 needs resuscitation

Flashcard 9: Give five situations when parental consent is not required to treat a minor. (state-specific)

Answer: 1 - emergency 2 - contraception 3 - pre-natal care 4 - STI 5 - addiction