Toxicology review vn117

1. Define toxin 2. ‘the dose makes the poison’ means? 3. How do you reduce the absorption of poisons from the skin 4. How do you reduce the absorption of poisons through the GIT (x4) 5. Metabolism of poisons occurs mostly in the _____ and usually makes the poison more lipid/water soluble and always/usually makes the poison less toxic 6. List 6 ways excretion of poisons occurs

1. What is the public health significance of excretion of poisons in production animals 2. How can you improve elimination of poisons from the body(x3) 3. Give an example of : a pesticide, a pollutant, a vet drug, a plant, that causes poisoning in companion animals 4. TARA SAIES FUE means 5. What should the telephone receptionist tell the owner to bring with them to the clinic when they bring in a poisoned animal 6. How long is emesis effective at reducing absorption of a solid poison 7. Name an emetic used in ;dogs,cats

 How do you reduce the damage from a corrosive poison that was swallowed  What are the following antidotes for: vit K1, atropine, acetyl cystiene  Name three supportive therapys that are non specific for treatment

task  Brainstorm questions to ask clients when a poisoning case is presented,  What else do you need to know about when presented with a poisoning case

task  Use these ideas to write a case scenario about a poisoning of a dog or cat that another group will respond to. Give sufficient description in your scenario for the other group to identify a specific poison  Respond to another groups scenario by writing the response to the case and ensure you focus on an outline of what the nurse will be involved in (nursing plan)