Drug Overdose and Antidotes (FL INITIAL Autonomous Practice - Pharmacology)

Course overview

After completing this educational program, the learner will be able to: Identify the first step in the treatment of a poisoned patient. Summarize vital sign changes caused by overdose with specific drugs. Identify two toxidromes. Outline the laboratory tests and diagnostic tests that should be done for all poisoned patients. Distinguish the drug level that should be measured in all poisoned patients. Summarize when gastric decontamination should be used. Categorize four antidotes and the indications for their use.