trigger environmental health

Question 1

main exposure is through drinking water. can be found in computer chips and treated wood

Answer 1

arsenic

Question 2

used for mosquito elimination in african.

Answer 2

organochlorides (DDT)

Question 4

results in CNS stimulation. chronic exposure = enhanced tumor formaiton

Answer 4

organochlorides (DDT)

Question 5

s/s include hematemesis, bloody stools, hemorrhagic pulm edema, resp distress and death

Answer 5

bipyridlys

Question 6

tx with absoption prevention (gastric lavage, cathartics, absorbents)

Answer 6

bipyridyls

Question 7

brown irritant gas

Answer 7

nitrogen dioxide

Question 8

frothy sputum, pulm edema

Answer 8

nitrogen dioxide

Question 9

can cause mesothelioma of pleura or peritoneum

Answer 9

asbestos

Question 10

large doses leads to coma, weakness and hypotonia

Answer 10

chlorophenoxy herbecides

agent orange

Question 11

can lead to non hodgkins lymphoma

Answer 11

chlorophenoxy herbecides

agent orange

Question 12

results in CNS toxicity, metallic taste, lots of bad things

Answer 12

mercury

Question 13

treated with induced emesis if ingested in the past 30-60 min. could also try w chelation

Answer 13

mercury

Question 14

acquired via bleach, batteries, flourescent bulbs

Answer 14

mercury

Question 15

main source for most is paint or gasoline but can be acquired in workers in storage battery factories

Answer 15

lead

Question 16

affects soft tissues first (kidneys/liver) then bone, teeth and hair

Answer 16

lead

Question 18

pesticides that can be used as antiparasitics

Answer 18

organophosphate

Question 19

acetylcholinesterase inhibition
→ acetylcholine accumulation → cholinergic
activity

Answer 19

organophosphate

Question 20

results in fasciculations and progressive demylelination of longest nerves

Answer 20

organophosphate

Question 21

flame retardants, plasticizers, wax extenders

Answer 21

polychlorinated biphenyls

Question 22

derm probs, hepatotoxicity, elevated TGs

Answer 22

polychlorinated biphenyls

Question 23

inhibits ATP, causes cell apoptosis

Answer 23

arsenic poisening

Question 24

treat with dimercaprol

Answer 24

arsenic poisoning

Question 25

formerly used as industrial solvent/cleaner. still used in dry cleaning

Answer 25

halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbons (chlorophorm)

Question 26

results in cardiotoxicity. chronic results in impaired memory and peripheral neuropathy

Answer 26

chlorophorm | halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbons

Question 27

hypochromic micorocytic anemia, cog delays in children

Answer 27

lead poisoning

Question 28

bone marrow disease

Answer 28

benzene

Question 29

stain and water resistant items

Answer 29

perflourinated compounds | also non stick stuf

Question 30

leads to high cholesterol and increased thyroid probs

Answer 30

perflourinated compounds

Question 31

used to improve memory and circulation

Answer 31

ginkgo biloba

Question 32

used for PMS, post menopausal syndrome

Answer 32

black cohosh

Question 33

heart disease, HLD, prevent and fight colds

Answer 33

garlic

Question 34

used for HF, HTN, statin-induced myopathy, migraine

Answer 34

coenxzyme Q 10

Question 35

risks of mild heartburn and GI probs

Answer 35

coenzyme Q 10

Question 36

can worsen autoimmune disease

Answer 36

echinacea

Question 37

decreased stress and increased energy. risks include HTN and agitation

Answer 37

ginseng

Question 38

hepatotoxicity used for: anxiety and insomnia

Answer 38

kava kava

Question 39

patient teaching provider

Answer 39

BELIEF

Question 39

CHD, HF, HTN HTG's | risks: GI, burping, bleeding

Answer 39

fish oil