trigger environmental health Flashcards
main exposure is through drinking water. can be found in computer chips and treated wood
arsenic
used for mosquito elimination in african.
organochlorides (DDT)
results in CNS stimulation. chronic exposure = enhanced tumor formaiton
organochlorides (DDT)
s/s include hematemesis, bloody stools, hemorrhagic pulm edema, resp distress and death
bipyridlys
tx with absoption prevention (gastric lavage, cathartics, absorbents)
bipyridyls
brown irritant gas
nitrogen dioxide
frothy sputum, pulm edema
nitrogen dioxide
can cause mesothelioma of pleura or peritoneum
asbestos
large doses leads to coma, weakness and hypotonia
chlorophenoxy herbecides
agent orange
can lead to non hodgkins lymphoma
chlorophenoxy herbecides
agent orange
results in CNS toxicity, metallic taste, lots of bad things
mercury
treated with induced emesis if ingested in the past 30-60 min. could also try w chelation
mercury
acquired via bleach, batteries, flourescent bulbs
mercury
main source for most is paint or gasoline but can be acquired in workers in storage battery factories
lead
affects soft tissues first (kidneys/liver) then bone, teeth and hair
lead
pesticides that can be used as antiparasitics
organophosphate
acetylcholinesterase inhibition
→ acetylcholine accumulation → cholinergic
activity
organophosphate
results in fasciculations and progressive demylelination of longest nerves
organophosphate
flame retardants, plasticizers, wax extenders
polychlorinated biphenyls
derm probs, hepatotoxicity, elevated TGs
polychlorinated biphenyls
inhibits ATP, causes cell apoptosis
arsenic poisening
treat with dimercaprol
arsenic poisoning
formerly used as industrial solvent/cleaner. still used in dry cleaning
halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbons (chlorophorm)
results in cardiotoxicity. chronic results in impaired memory and peripheral neuropathy
chlorophorm
halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbons
hypochromic micorocytic anemia, cog delays in children
lead poisoning
bone marrow disease
benzene
stain and water resistant items
perflourinated compounds
also non stick stuf
leads to high cholesterol and increased thyroid probs
perflourinated compounds
used to improve memory and circulation
ginkgo biloba
used for PMS, post menopausal syndrome
black cohosh
heart disease, HLD, prevent and fight colds
garlic
used for HF, HTN, statin-induced myopathy, migraine
coenxzyme Q 10
risks of mild heartburn and GI probs
coenzyme Q 10
can worsen autoimmune disease
echinacea
decreased stress and increased energy. risks include HTN and agitation
ginseng
hepatotoxicity
used for: anxiety and insomnia
kava kava
patient teaching provider
BELIEF
CHD, HF, HTN HTG’s
risks: GI, burping, bleeding
fish oil