Toxicology Crossword Puzzle
Across
- 2. Organic types can cause GI upset and potentially muscle stiffness or pain. Generally, contains NPK and can become moldy.
- 3. A class of medication causing CNS depression with small exposures, and serotonin syndrome in large exposures or hypersensitive pets
- 4. A naturally occurring substance found in birch trees. It has the potential to cause hypoglycemia and liver damage in dogs.
- 7. A substance containing a bitter ingredient called dibutyl phthalate. Has the potential to cause a significant taste reaction and behavior changes in pets.
- 9. A mycotoxin found in moldy food or compost piles. Has the potential to cause significant hyperthermia from the tremors, and seizures.
- 13. A substance found in food products to prevent mold, moisture, rust, and staleness. Comes in small packets or canisters, and contains containing iron, carbon, and sodium chloride
- 14. A type of nut having the potential to cause GI upset, CNS depression, and hind end weakness in dogs.
- 16. A substance containing methylxanthines having the potential to cause GI upset, cardiac and CNS stimulation.
- 17. roach, a bait
- 18. A class of drugs including ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin. It has the potential to cause GI upset, GI ulceration, and acute kidney injury.
- 19. A class of medication used to treat anxiety, seizures, and thunderstorm phobias in dogs. Has the potential to cause CNS depression, even with therapeutic dosages
Down
- 1. A class of drug having the potential to cause CNS and cardiovascular stimulation. It can be found in ADHD/ADD medications and illicit drugs.
- 3. an inert substance used to absorb moisture. Comes in small packets or canisters found in medication bottles.
- 5. A class of medication used as a bronchodilator and causes peripheral vasodilation. Small quantities can lead to cardiovascular and CNS changes, and hypokalemia.
- 6. A class of drug found in OTC allergy and cold medication, causing CNS and cardiovascular stimulation, and eye drops causing weakness, hypotension, and bradycardia.
- 8. A drug found in OTC and RX medications. Has the potential to cause KCS and liver damage (mostly in dogs), and methemoglobinemia (mostly in cats).
- 10. A smelly food, with the potential to cause Heinz body hemolytic anemia
- 11. DOUGH, can ferment and expand in the stomach and lead to drunkenness and distension of the abdomen
- 12. A type fruit with the potential to cause acute kidney injury in dogs
- 15. A substance with the potential to cause CNS depression and respiratory depression, hypoglycemia, and acidosis. Emesis should not be induced with this substance due to rapid absorption, early onset of CNS signs, and aspiration pneumonia.