poisoning and alcohol withdrawal

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of the adults admitted to hospital, what is the most common age group?
20-29
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a fatal dose of paracetamol usually is around:
140mg/kg
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what happens if a paracetamol overdose is left untreated for over 72 hours?
hepatic necrosis and failure.
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aspirin (salicylate) is an:
analgesic agent
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What is the principal effect of aspirin toxicity?
Disordered cellular metabolism and impaired energy production.
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if analgesic agents are taken in an overdose they are likely to:
Severely depressed consciousness and impair respirations to the point of apnoea.
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what can be used to limit drug absorption within the first 4 hours?
activated charcoal
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what is naloxone used for?
opiates
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Are all overdoses caused by ingested drugs?
no
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what is flumazenil the antidote for?
benzodiazepines.
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another method of clearing drugs from the body is:
increased elimination.
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What type of drug does alkaline urine help to excrete?
alkaline urine helps to excrete drugs such as aspiring.
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what should your initial assessment of someone in suspected overdose be?
ABCDE
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