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Set 2: Groups IB–VIIIB

1
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group IB is also known as? which consists of?

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coinage metals; copper, silver, and gold

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the coinage metals are commonly used in?

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currencies, jewelries, and medals

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the only reddish metal

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copper

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4
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rank the coinage metals from least to most malleable

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copper, silver, gold

(in exact order)

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5
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this term means it can be drawn into thin sheets

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malleable (malleability)

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6
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the second best conductor of heat and electricity

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copper

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7
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copper deficiency causes what illness?

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Menke’s syndrome

or kinky hair syndrome

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8
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what are the manifestations of Menke’s syndrome?

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hypotonia, seizures, developmental delay, and feeding deficiencies

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9
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hypotonia means the reduction of what?

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reduction of muscle tone (reduced muscle tone)

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10
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a person diagnosed with Menke’s syndrome should take what medication?

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Copper-histidine injections

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11
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copper toxicity is termed as?

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Wilson’s disease

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12
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this is the excessive accumulation of copper in the body; which affects our?

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Wilson’s disease; affects the liver and brain

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how does Wilson’s disease affect the liver?

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hepatomegaly, jaundice, and cirrhosis

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this is described as the enlargement of the liver

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hepatomegaly

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15
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this is described as the yellowing of skintone

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jaundice

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16
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this is described as the scarring of the liver

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cirrhosis

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17
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how does Wilson’s disease affect the brain?

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tremors and parkinsonism

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18
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what are the manifestations of a person diagnosed with parkinsonism?

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tremors, rigidity, akinesia, postural instability, and shuffling gait

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19
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Wilson’s disease also manifests this, where one’s eyes become blue (dark rings that encircles the iris)

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Kayser-Fleischer rings

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20
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copper is deposited in the Descemet’s membrane of cornea

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Kayser-Fleischer rings

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21
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a chelating agent used for the treatment of Wilson’s disease

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Penicillamine (Cuprimine®)

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22
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silver tends to have this, which also means germicidal action

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oligodynamic action

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23
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aka shining bright

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silver

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24
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silver toxicity is coined as?

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argyria

or the darkening of skin

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a person diagnosed with argyria should take what medications?

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Normal Saline Solution (NSS), or NaCl/Sodium Chloride/Salt

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26
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the second most malleable metal

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silver

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27
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best conductor of heat and electricity

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silver

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28
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originated from the word aurum

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gold

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29
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silver originated from what word?

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argentum

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30
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known to be the king of all metals

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gold

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31
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the most malleable and ductile metal

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gold

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32
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this term means it can be drawn into thin wires

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ductile (ductility)

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33
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gold doesn’t react/dissolve into just any solvent, but only?

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selenic acid

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34
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aqua regia contains two acids, namely: (include its ratio)

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3 HCl : 1 HNO3

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35
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HCl is also known as?

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hydrochloric acid

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36
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HNO3 is also known as?

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nitric acid

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37
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gold is commonly used against?

A

rheumatoid arthritis

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38
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it is a chronic autoimmune disease; symmetrical inflammation/pain/swelling of joints

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rheumatoid arthritis

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39
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gold toxicity is termed as? and what is its corresponding antidote?

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gold dermatitis; BAL/Dimercaprol

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40
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group IIB is known to be the? and what elements make up this group?

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volatile metals; zinc, cadmium, and mercury

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41
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the volatile metals is associated with what word?

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autocomplexations

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42
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this is also known as cadmia

A

zinc

often associated with immunity

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43
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this metal is present in insulin

A

zinc

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44
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when your insulin levels are low, your blood sugar levels what?

A

increase

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45
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high levels of blood sugar in the body is called?

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hyperglycemia

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46
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pharmacological actions of zinc

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astringent, antiseptic, antiperspirant, and protectant

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47
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is a personal care product designed to reduce or prevent sweating; works by temporarily blocking the sweat glands, reducing the amount of sweat that reaches the skin’s surface

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antiperspirant

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is a substance or material that provides a protective barrier to shield surfaces, objects, or tissues from damage, environmental exposure, or harmful agents

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protectant

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49
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are often used to protect the skin from irritants, moisture, or friction

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protectant

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50
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a substance that causes the contraction or tightening of body tissues (specifically the skin)

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astringent

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51
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this substance inhibits the growth of microorganisms and viruses on living tissue

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antiseptic

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52
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this pharmacologic action tightens the skin and contracts body tissues

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astringent

53
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zinc deficiency is known as?

A

parakeratosis

inflamed, thick, scaly skin

54
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refers to an abnormal condition involving keratinization; specifically, it describes a state where the keratinization process in the skin occurs abnormally

A

parakeratosis

55
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is primarily caused by inhaling zinc oxide particles, which are produced when zinc-containing metals are heated to high temperatures

A

metal fume fever

56
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is an acute, flu-like illness that can develop after inhaling fumes generated during the welding, cutting, or brazing of metals that contain zinc, such as galvanized steel

A

metal fume fever

57
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what is the antidote to people who have manifested inflamed, thick, and scaly skin?

A

zinc supplements

58
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zinc toxicity is known as?

A

metal fume fever

59
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hyperlordosis is also known as?

A

swayback disease

60
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this is the excessive/exaggerated inward curvature of the lower spine, leading to protrusion of the abdomen

A

hyperlordosis/swayback disease

61
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a person diagnosed with metal fume fever should take what medication?

A

sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3)

also known as sodium hydrogen carbonate

62
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cadmium is also known as?

A

stink bombs

63
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itai-itai disease is toxicity from what element?

64
Q

itai-itai disease is also known as?

A

ouch-ouch disease, it hurts-it hurts disease

65
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this is characterized by joint, nerves, and bone pain

A

itai-itai disease/ouch-ouch disease/it hurts-it hurts disease

66
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people diagnosed with ouch-ouch disease should take what medication?

A

BAL/Dimercaprol

68
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this is an alloy of mercury, usually used for dental fillings

69
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the Latin name from the chemical element mercury

A

Hydrargyrum

70
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mercury is also known as?

A

quicksilver, messenger of the gods, and asoge

71
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what ore does mercury come from?

A

cinnabar (HgS)/Aethrop’s mineral

impure HgS (mercuric sulfide)

72
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mercury toxicity leads to?

A

Minamata disease

which commonly affects the brain

73
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what are the symptoms when a person is diagnosed with Minamata disease?

A

paresthesia, ataxia, and dysarthria

74
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this is characterized by the numbness and tingling in the hands and feet

A

paresthesia

75
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this is characterized by loss of coordination; progressive neurological disease that can lead to clumsy movements

76
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this is a condition where people have difficulty in speaking

A

dysarthria

77
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a form of mercury poisoning, characterized by the painful pink discoloration of the hands and feet, peeling skin, irritability, sweating, and sensitivity to light; chronic Hg poisoning to children

A

acrodynia/pink disease/erythroderma

78
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in the word acrodynia, what does akros and -odynia mean?

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akros: extremitites, -odynia: pain

79
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when diagnosed with erythroderma, what antidote should be taken? (new and old)

A

new: BAL/Dimercaprol
old: Sodium Formaldehyde Sulfoxylate (SFS)

80
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in an event of an emergency, people who have just been poisoned by mercury should take?

A

egg albumin (egg white) for every 200mg ingested Hg; powdered sulfur (for cracks)

81
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this is the best measure to use for Hg that falls to crack

A

powdered sulfur

82
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group IIIB is also known as? and what elements make up this group?

A

scandium subgroup; scandium and yttrium

83
Q

Mendeleev’s given name to scandium was?

84
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group IVB is also known as? and what elements make up this group?

A

titanium subgroup; titanium, zirconium, and hafnium

85
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known as the sons of the earth

86
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9th most abundant element in the earth’s crust

87
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group VB is also known as? and what elements make up this group?

A

vanadium subgroup; vanadium, niobium, and tantalum

88
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this element is not affected by body fluids

89
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this element is commonly used in the repair of bones, nerves, and tissues

90
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group VIB is known as? and what elements make up this group?

A

chromium subgroup; chromium, molybdenum, and tungsten

91
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this element has a glucose tolerance factor

92
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chromium deficiency leads to?

A

hyperglycemia

93
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chromium can be acquired from what diet?

94
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natural source for chromium is/are?

A

ochre and chromite

95
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this is important in the enzyme xanthine oxidase

A

molybdenum

96
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xanthine oxidase produces what in the body? and too much of it can lead to?

A

uric acid; gout

97
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acute gout can be treated with? and chronic gout can be treated with?

A

colchicine; allopurinol

98
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tungsten has a chemical symbol of W, which stands for?

99
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what elements make up the group VIIB?

A

manganese, technetium, and rhenium

100
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what ore did manganese come from?

A

pyrolusite

101
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manganese deficiency leads to?

A

Parkinson-like symptoms

102
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this is the first element to be produced artificially

A

technetium

103
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technetium comes from the Greek word?

A

tekhnetos

which means artificial

104
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technetium is used in?

A

preparation of radiopharmaceuticals

105
Q

what Tc99m is used against osteoporosis and bone imaging?

A

Tc99m Alendronate

106
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what Tc99m is used for kidney imaging?

A

Tc99m Heptagluconate

107
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what Tc99m is used for liver and potency studies?

A

Tc99m Phytate

108
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what Tc99m is used for hepatobiliary studies?

A

Tc99m Iminodiacetic acid (IDA)

109
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when a person takes alendronate, what are the key things they should remember?

A

take the drug on an empty stomach,
take with plain water only,
and sit upright for 30 minutes

and avoid drinking or eating other beverages or food

110
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what should one remember when dealing with medications with the suffix -dronate?

A

should be taken with plain water only

111
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group VIIIB is also known to be the?

112
Q

what elements make up the triads?

A

iron, ruthenium, osmium
cobalt, rhodium, iridium
nickel, palladium, platinum

113
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what elements belong to the light triad?

A

ruthenium, rhodium, and palladium

114
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this element in present in hemoglobin (ferrous 2+)

115
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iron toxicity; (a disorder where extra build up of iron in the body to harmful levels)

A

hemochromatosis

116
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what antidote should be given when a person is diagnosed with hemochromatosis?

A

deferoxamine

117
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this element is an essential component of vitamin B12

A

cobalt

specifically cyano cobalamin

118
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a person deficient in cobalt is diagnosed with?

A

Megaloblastic anemia

119
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megaloblastic anemia has two types:

A

macrocytic and normochromic

120
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cobalt added to this substance makes a beautiful blue color

A

Vogel’s reagent

121
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nickel is also known as?

A

kupfernickel

122
Q

this is the most powerful inorganic carcinogen

123
Q

this element is commonly found in fake jewelries

124
Q

this is defined as contact dermatitis

A

Nick’s itch

125
Q

what test is used to identify nickel in an object/solution?

A

Dimethylglyoxime test

126
Q

this is the heaviest/densest metal

127
Q

this element was banned due to skin granuloma

128
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aka shining dawn

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