Occupational Health Flashcards

1
Q

Intention tremor, delirium, birth defects, Minimata disease

A

Organic mercury

Tx: Dimercaprol

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2
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Peripheral neuropathy, CNS defects, basophilic stippling, GI symptoms, anemia, encephalopathy

A

Lead

Tx: EDTA

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3
Q

Similar to pernicious anemia

A

Nitrous oxide

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4
Q

Delirium, coma
Most common chemical carcinogen in skin CA, termite killer
Mee’s lines, garlic line odor of breath, palmar hyper keratosis

A

Arsenic

Tx: NAC

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5
Q

Mucous membrane irritation

Smog

A

Sulfur dioxide

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6
Q

Mesothelioma (not pericardial)

A

Asbestos

Dx: electron microscopy

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7
Q

HAGMA, ATN

A

Ethylene glycol

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8
Q

ATN

A

Halogenated hydrocarbons (carbon tetrachloride)

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9
Q

Pneumoconiosis, PTB

A

Particulate matter - anthracosis, silicosis,basbestosis, berylliosis, farmer’s lung, byssinosis

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10
Q

Bone resorption, acroosteolysis, hemangiosarcoma, liver disease

A

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

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11
Q

Sore throat, headache, myalgias

A

Cadmium

Tx: EDTA

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12
Q

Mucous membrane irritation, dermatologic

A

Chromium

Tx: EDTA

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13
Q

Respiratory tract infection, olfactory accommodation, LOC, death

A

Hydrogen sulfide

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14
Q

Aplastic anemia, testicular atrophy, bladder CA, leukemia

A

Benzene

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