Toxicology Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 2. Drug class including ibuprofen, naproxen, & aspirin. Potential to cause GI upset, GI ulceration, & acute kidney injury.
  2. 4. Substance containing methylxanthines with potential to cause GI upset, cardiac & CNS stimulation.
  3. 6. Novelty item containing a bitter ingredient called dibutyl phthalate. Potential to cause significant taste reaction & behavior changes in pets.
  4. 8. Liquid substance with the potential to cause CNS depression & respiratory depression, hypoglycemia, & acidosis. Emesis shouldn’t be induced with this substance due to rapid absorption, early onset of CNS signs, & aspiration pneumonia.
  5. 10. Drug class found in OTC allergy & cold medication, with potential to cause CNS & CV stimulation, the eye drops cause weakness, hypotension, & bradycardia.
  6. 12. Inert substance used to absorb moisture. Comes in small packets or canisters found in medication bottles. Poses low risk for toxicosis.
  7. 16. Medication class used to treat anxiety, seizures, & thunderstorm phobias in dogs. Potential to cause CNS depression, even with therapeutic dosages
  8. 18. Medication used as a bronchodilator & causes peripheral vasodilation. Small quantities can lead to CV & CNS changes, & hypokalemia.
  9. 19. Drug class with potential to cause CNS & CV stimulation. Found in ADHD/ADD medications & illicit drugs.
  10. 20. Substance found in food products preventing mold, moisture, rust, & staleness. Comes in small packets or canisters, & contains iron, carbon, & sodium chloride. Poses a low risk for toxicosis.
Down
  1. 1. Smelly food, with potential to cause Heinz body hemolytic anemia
  2. 3. Organic types can cause GI upset & potentially muscle stiffness or pain. Can contains NPK & become moldy.
  3. 5. Naturally occurring substance found in birch trees. Has potential to cause hypoglycemia & liver damage in dogs.
  4. 7. Type of nut with potential to cause GI upset, CNS depression, & hind-end weakness in dogs.
  5. 9. DOUGH, Ferments & expands in the stomach. Potential to cause drunkenness & distension of the abdomen
  6. 11. Mycotoxins found in moldy food or compost piles. Has potential to cause significant hyperthermia from the tremors, & seizures.
  7. 13. Medication class with potential to cause CNS depression and/or serotonin syndrome.
  8. 14. Drug found in OTC & RX medications. Potential to cause dry eye & liver damage (mostly in dogs), & methemoglobinemia (mostly in cats).
  9. 15. Chemical class used to kill insects. Commonly found in ant & roach bait stations & poses low risks for toxicosis.
  10. 17. Fruit with potential to cause acute kidney injury in dogs