toxic pollutants

Question 1

Most common presentation of lead poisoning in children

Answer 1

Decreased intelligence and behavioral impairment

Question 2

Most sensitive test for lead detection in blood

Answer 2

Free erythrocyte protoporphyrin

Question 3

Basophilic stippling Hypochromic microcytic anemia Transverse bands in the epiphyseal ends of long bones

Answer 3

Lead poisoning

Question 4

Treatment for lead poisoning

Answer 4

Penicillamine

Question 5

Most common route of hydrogen sulfide toxiciy

Answer 5

Inhalation

Question 6

1. Rotten egg odor
2. Sewage tanks, natural gas powerplants
3. Inhibits complex IV of ETC
4. Eye irritation, respi tract, conjunctivitis
5. Supportive therapy

Answer 6

Hydrogen sulfide

Question 7

Poison of kings Pesticides Coal fired powerplants, smelters Inhibits pyruvate dehydrogenase complex and decrease production of glutathione Garlic odor of breath, palmar hyperkeratosis, skin bronzing

Answer 7

Arsenic

Question 8

Transverse white line in nails of arsenic poisoning

Answer 8

Mees line

Question 9

Most common cause of death in arsenic poisoning

Answer 9

Hemoglobinuric nephrosis

Question 10

Insecticides, pesticides Inhibits acetylcholinesterase enzyme Tremors diaphoresis abdominal cramps

Answer 10

Organophosphates

Question 11

Treatment for organophosphate poisoning

Answer 11

PAM pralidoxime in the 1st 24-72 hours Atropine

Question 12

Chemical that can cause bladder CA

Answer 12

Benzene

Question 13

Chemical that Can cause mesothelioma

Answer 13

Asbestos

Question 14

Found in antifreeze than can cause HAGMA

Answer 14

Ethylene glycol

Question 15

Can cause hemangiosarcoma

Answer 15

PVC

Question 16

Antidote for cadmium and chromium

Answer 16

EDTA

Question 17

Chemical in London fog phenomenon

Answer 17

Sulfur dioxide