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Environmental Pathology

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What are some Key Signs/Symptoms of tobacco exposure in children   asthma, URIs, Middle ear infections, snoring, repeat pneumonias  
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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)  
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Why are children more at risk for the stochastic effects of radiation   more dividing cells  
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What are symptoms of chronic arsenic exposure   skin lesions, peripheral neuropathy, anemia  
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Which type of mercury exposure will result in paresthesias, ataxia, tremor, tunnel vision, and dysarthria   Organic (not elemental and inorganic)  
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Aluminum exposure may be linked to what late age disease   alzheimers  
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How late can you have problems post iron poisoning   4-6 weeks you can see gastric scarring, pyloric obstruction  
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What is an acceptable lead level in children under 15   <10 ug/dL  
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What are some signs of lead poisoning in children   peripheral neuropathy, slowing or reversal of development anemia  
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Where is lead stored in the body   Blood, soft tissue, mineralizing tissue  
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How do you treat Lead Toxicity   chelation therapy  
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What are the two types of asbestos fibers   serpentine adn amphiboles  
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Which type of asbestos fibers are dangerous   Amphiboles  
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What are some diseases associated with asbestos   asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer  
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How are newer pesticides different from older   newer are water soluble with shorter half lives  
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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  
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How do you treat cholinesterase inhibitor ingestion   oxygen and atropine  
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The most severe toxicity with pyrethroids is to?   the CNS  
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What are the chief signs with pyrethroids ingestion   seizures and disturbed level of consciousness  
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How do you treat pyrethroid ingestion   Vit E oil  
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