Toxicology Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 2. Mycotoxins found in moldy food or compost piles. Has potential to cause significant hyperthermia from the tremors, & seizures.
  2. 5. Substance containing methylxanthines with potential to cause GI upset, cardiac & CNS stimulation.
  3. 7. Drug class with potential to cause CNS & CV stimulation. Found in ADHD/ADD medications & illicit drugs.
  4. 8. Drug class including ibuprofen, naproxen, & aspirin. Potential to cause GI upset, GI ulceration, & acute kidney injury.
  5. 13. 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.
  6. 15. Chemical class used to kill insects. Commonly found in ant & roach bait stations & poses low risks for toxicosis.
  7. 16. Type of nut with potential to cause GI upset, CNS depression, & hind-end weakness in dogs.
  8. 18. Ferments & expands in the stomach. Potential to cause drunkenness & distension of the abdomen
  9. 19. Medication class used to treat anxiety, seizures, & thunderstorm phobias in dogs. Potential to cause CNS depression, even with therapeutic dosages
  10. 20. Naturally occurring substance found in birch trees. Has potential to cause hypoglycemia & liver damage in dogs.
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  1. 1. Drug found in OTC & RX medications. Potential to cause dry eye & liver damage (mostly in dogs), & methemoglobinemia (mostly in cats).
  2. 3. Fruit with potential to cause acute kidney injury in dogs
  3. 4. Smelly food, with potential to cause Heinz body hemolytic anemia
  4. 6. Organic types can cause GI upset & potentially muscle stiffness or pain. Can contains NPK & become moldy.
  5. 9. Inert substance used to absorb moisture. Comes in small packets or canisters found in medication bottles. Poses low risk for toxicosis.
  6. 10. 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.
  7. 11. Novelty item containing a bitter ingredient called dibutyl phthalate. Potential to cause significant taste reaction & behavior changes in pets.
  8. 12. Drug class found in OTC allergy & cold medication, with potential to cause CNS & CV stimulation, the eye drops cause weakness, hypotension, & bradycardia.
  9. 14. Medication used as a bronchodilator & causes peripheral vasodilation. Small quantities can lead to CV & CNS changes, & hypokalemia.
  10. 17. Medication class with potential to cause CNS depression and/or serotonin syndrome.