Toxicology Rotation

3. __ adhesives can expand to form a large foreign body within the GI tract.
7. Excessive physical sensitivity to stimuli such as light, sound and/or touch. May be seen in patients exposed to cannabis.
9. A muscle relaxant that poses a risk for CNS signs, cardiovascular signs, and respiratory signs. It can also cause a loss of gag reflex.
10. The suspected toxic principle of grapes and raisins
11. ___ detergents often cause oral irritation, burns, drooling, depression, and secondary hypertheremia from tissue inflammation.
12. A species of flower that is commonly confused with lilies and can be found in bouquet. Is considered non-toxic but may cause GI upset.
13. A novelty item containing the bitter chemical dibutyl phthalate. Oral exposures frequently result in a significant taste reaction and behavior changes in pets.

1. ___ are the toxic components found in chocolate, coffee and tea. Examples include caffeine and theobromine.
2. ___ mycotoxins can be found in moldy foods and compost piles. When ingested the risk is for hyperthermia, tremors and seizures.
3. Considered to be the “father of toxicology”
4. The amount of drug administered at one time, regardless of body weight.
5. A naturally occurring substance that can be extracted from birch trees. Has the potential to cause hypoglycemia and liver damage in dogs.
6. ___ This chemical converts to a toxic phosphine gas within the acidic environment of the stomach so decontamination is recommended to be done outside or in a well ventilated area.
8. A highly toxic tropical plant with the potential to cause significant GI irritation and coagulative hepatic necrosis.