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Path 24
Environmental Pathology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are some Key Signs/Symptoms of tobacco exposure in children | asthma, URIs, Middle ear infections, snoring, repeat pneumonias |
| Which types of radiation pass through organic tissue? alpha, beta, or gamma | Beta (not more than a few mm) and Gamma (stopped by concrete and lead) |
| Why are children more at risk for the stochastic effects of radiation | more dividing cells |
| What are symptoms of chronic arsenic exposure | skin lesions, peripheral neuropathy, anemia |
| Which type of mercury exposure will result in paresthesias, ataxia, tremor, tunnel vision, and dysarthria | Organic (not elemental and inorganic) |
| Aluminum exposure may be linked to what late age disease | alzheimers |
| How late can you have problems post iron poisoning | 4-6 weeks you can see gastric scarring, pyloric obstruction |
| What is an acceptable lead level in children under 15 | <10 ug/dL |
| What are some signs of lead poisoning in children | peripheral neuropathy, slowing or reversal of development anemia |
| Where is lead stored in the body | Blood, soft tissue, mineralizing tissue |
| How do you treat Lead Toxicity | chelation therapy |
| What are the two types of asbestos fibers | serpentine adn amphiboles |
| Which type of asbestos fibers are dangerous | Amphiboles |
| What are some diseases associated with asbestos | asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer |
| How are newer pesticides different from older | newer are water soluble with shorter half lives |
| What are some acute symptoms of Cholinesterase inhibitor ingestions | salivation, lacrimation, diarrhea, Nausea, vomiting, miosis, fasiculations, seizures, bradycardia, bronchorrhea, pulmonary edema, bronchospasms, loss of consciousness, incontinence, seizures, respiratory depression |
| How do you treat cholinesterase inhibitor ingestion | oxygen and atropine |
| The most severe toxicity with pyrethroids is to? | the CNS |
| What are the chief signs with pyrethroids ingestion | seizures and disturbed level of consciousness |
| How do you treat pyrethroid ingestion | Vit E oil |