Classic toxidromes (anticholinergic, cholinergic, opioid, sympathomimetic) with their symptom pattern, one toxidrome per card.
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- What receptor type is blocked in anticholinergic toxidrome?
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Muscarinic acetylcholine receptors- What happens to the pupils in anticholinergic toxidrome?
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Mydriasis (dilated pupils)- Describe the skin findings in anticholinergic toxidrome.
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Dry, flushed, and hot skin from decreased sweating- What happens to body temperature in anticholinergic toxidrome?
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Hyperthermia- What urinary symptom is classic in anticholinergic toxidrome?
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Urinary retention- What happens to bowel sounds in anticholinergic toxidrome?
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Decreased or absent bowel sounds (ileus)- What CNS symptoms occur in anticholinergic toxidrome?
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Delirium, agitation, and visual hallucinations- What happens to heart rate in anticholinergic toxidrome?
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Tachycardia- Name a classic drug class that causes anticholinergic toxidrome.
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Antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine- What is the antidote used for severe anticholinergic toxidrome?
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Physostigmine- What is the underlying mechanism of cholinergic toxidrome?
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Acetylcholinesterase inhibition causing excess acetylcholine, seen with organophosphates and carbamates- What happens to the pupils in cholinergic toxidrome?
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Miosis (pinpoint pupils)- What does the mnemonic SLUDGE stand for in cholinergic toxidrome?
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Salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI distress, emesis- What do the 'killer B's' refer to in cholinergic toxidrome?
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Bradycardia, bronchorrhea, and bronchospasm- What nicotinic effects occur in cholinergic toxidrome?
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Muscle fasciculations and weakness
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