Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies

Question 1

Poison

Answer 1

Any substance that can harm the body by altering cell structure or function

Question 2

Toxin

Answer 2

poisonous substance secreted by bacteria, plants, or animals

Question 3

Antidote

Answer 3

substance that will neutralize the poison or its effects

Question 4

withdrawal

Answer 4

referring to alcohol or drug withdrawal in which the patient’s body reacts severely when deprived of the abused substance

Question 5

Delirium tremens (DTs)

Answer 5

severe reaction that can be part of alcohol withdrawal, characterized by sweating, trembling, anxiety, and hallucinations. severe alcohol withdrawal with the DTs can lead to death if untreated

Question 6

uppers

Answer 6

stimulants such as amphetamines that affect the central nervous system to exite the user

Question 7

Downers

Answer 7

depressants, such as barbiturates, that depress the central nervous system, which are often used to bring on a more relaxed state of mind

Question 8

Narcotics

Answer 8

a class of drugs that affect the nervous system and change many normal body activities. their legal use is for the relief of pain. illicit use is to produce an intense state of relaxation

Question 9

hallucinogens

Answer 9

mind-affecting or mind altering drugs that act on the central nervous system to produce excitement and distortion of perceptions

Question 10

volatile chemicals

Answer 10

vaporizing compounds, such as cleaning fluid that are breathed in by the abuser to produce a “high”