Memory Trick: Think “ Ben got the Flu” ( Benzodiazepine & Flumazenil) When an exam asks a question about methanol toxicity, there is usually ocular symptoms described such as blurry vision, decreased visual acuity, photophobia, or “halo vision”. Methanol toxicity can cause ocular symptoms. So when you see antifreeze, car wash fluids, de-icing products, or vehicle brake fluids in a question stem, then think potentially ethylene glycol involvement.

Study Tips and Notes: Board exams often use antifreeze or car wash fluids as the source of ethylene glycol. Memory Trick: Ethylene Glyc ol, Methan ol, and Fomepiz ole all rhyme and contain “O-L” This may include atropine, high-dose insulin with glucose, calcium, fluids, vasopressors, and ECMO to name a few. Glucagon is commonly tested as the antidote for beta blockers, but there are other treatment options as well. Study Tips and Notes: Beta blockers are a class of medications commonly used to treat hypertension, arrhythmias, heart failure, among other indications. The “BB” stands for Beta Blockers and the “Gun” will help you remember Glucagon See below!īonus Trick: Use the “N-A-R-C” to remember Narcotics and Narcanīonus Trick: You can also use the long “O” in Nalox one to remember Opioids One common brand name for naloxone is Narcan, which you can use as a trick as well. You may also hear opioids informally referred to as narcotics. Study Tips and Notes: Opioids are medications prescribed to treat severe pain. Memory Trick: Use the “N-A” to remember Narcotics and Naloxone This will also help you remember Tylenol! Other over the counter and prescription medications may contain acetaminophen as well.īonus Trick: Look at the next 3 letters in Ace tylcysteine after the “A-C-E”. Study Tips and Notes: Acetaminophen is available under the brand name Tylenol. Memory Trick: Both Acetaminophen and Acetylcysteine start with “A-C-E” **A quick reminder to follow institutional protocols and involve poison control centers and/or toxicology clinics to assist with care when necessary. **Scroll to the bottom to view the charts! Let’s walk through common antidotes and their memory tricks below!

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