Question of the Day – Friday, November 11, 2022
What is one of the toxins that the Blue-capped ifrita has? Homobatrachotoxin. The blue-capped ifrita belongs to the family I. Kowaldi and analysis of its skin and feathers revealed the toxic alkaloid, homobatrachotoxin. Addtional studies have shown that both I. kowaldi and Pitohuis contain a…
Question of the Day – Thursday, November 10, 2022
What were the most commonly used medications in a review of intentional misuse of veterinary medications in human suicide? Euthanasia preparations, barbiturates, xylazine, acepromazine, tilmicosin Perrin, A. J. “Intentional misuse of veterinary medications in human suicide.” Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics 38.3 (2015): 209-213….
Question of the Day – Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Common symptoms noted in a 4-Aminopyridine toxicity case report by King et. al, and other published case reports include? Profound diaphoresis, extrapyramidal symptoms, and delirium. King, Andrew M., et al. “4-aminopyridine toxicity: a case report and review of the literature.” Journal of Medical Toxicology 8.3…
Question of the Day – Tuesday, November 8, 2022
What toxidrome does Xylazine toxicity commonly present as? Opioid toxidrome Ball, Noah S., et al. “Xylazine poisoning: a systematic review.” Clinical Toxicology (2022): 1-10. Contributed by: Florida/USVI Poison Information Center-Jacksonville Toxicology Fellowship
Question of the Day – Monday, November 7, 2022
In a descriptive study conducted in 2013, what was the major clinical effect associated with clenbuterol use? Adverse cardiovascular effects (including but no limited to: supraventricular tachycardia, myocardial infarction, hypertension, tachycardia, wide pulse pressure and EKG changes). Spiller HA James KJ , Scholzen S &…
Question of the Day – Friday, November 4, 2022
Can methylene blue affect pulse oximeter readings? Vital dyes, such as methylene blue, can cause erroneously low pulse oximetry readings due to absorption of light at 660 nm or 940 nm; however, these effects tend to be transient and resolve rapidly as the dyes are…
Question of the Day – Thursday, November 3, 2022
Can the use of nail polish affect pulse oximeter readings? The use of nail polish can potentially affect pulse oximeter readings if the polish absorbs light at 660 nm and/or 940 nm. A small study of volunteers wearing black, green, and blue nail polish revealed…
Question of the Day – Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Which class of pesticides can produce the symptom shown in this photo? Carbamates. Olive green urine has been reported following carbofuran ingestion. The discoloration is thought to be due to phenolic metabolites. Viswanathan S, John A. Common poison, uncommon urine. Nephrology (Carlton). 2011 Aug;16(6):617-8. doi:…
Question of the Day – Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Which monoterpene found in pennyroyal oil is responsible for it’s pulmonary and hepatotoxic effects? Pulegone Anderson IB, Mullen WH, Meeker JE, Khojasteh-BakhtSC, Oishi S, Nelson SD, Blanc PD. Pennyroyal toxicity: measurement of toxic metabolite levels in two cases and review of the literature. Ann Intern…
Question of the Day – Monday, October 31, 2022
In the retrospective survey conducted by Fuentes et. al of the women who admitted to attempting a self-managed abortion, what percentage used herbal products? 43.10% Fuentes, L., Baum, S., Keefe-Oates, B. et al. Texas women’s decisions and experiences regarding self-managed abortion. BMC Women’s Health 20,…