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Toxicology Test 1 Set 2
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04/07/2012

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1.       _____ is a family of gasses that belong to the family of sulfur oxide gasses, which dissolve easily in water.
Definition
SULFUR DIOXIDE
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2.       Sulfur is prevalent is all raw materials including _____ and _____ and ore that contains these 5 common metals.
Definition
CRUDE OIL; COAL; 1) ALUMINUM, 2) COPPER, 3) ZINC, 4) LEAD, 5) IRON
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3.       _____ is an irritating, soluble component of acid rain.
Definition
SULFUR DIOXIDE
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4.       _____ is a colorless, nonflammable irritant gas produced by burning sulfur-containing materials.
Definition
SULFUR DIOXIDE
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5.       Sulfur dioxide is a major air pollutant from _____ and _____.
Definition
AUTOMOBILES AND SMELTERS
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6.       SO2 is water soluble to form _____, which may be oxidized to _____.
Definition
SULFUROUS ACID, SULFURIC ACID
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7.       Both the sulfuric and sulfurous acids are components of _____.
Definition
ACID RAIN
Term
8.       Sulfur dioxide and its byproducts causes severe irritation of these 3 places.
Definition
1) SKIN, 2) MUCUS MEMBANES, 3) SKIN
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9.       _____ is a major warning sign of sulfur dioxide poisoning, while there are no warning signs for CO poisoning.
Definition
EYE IRRITATION
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10.   People who have these 4 jobs are in danger of occupational exposure to sulfur dioxide.
Definition
1) ORE AND METAL REFINING, 2) CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING, 3) WOOD PULP TREATMENT, 4) CEMENT MANUFACTURING
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11.   Sulfur dioxide is a major content of _____, _____ and _____.
Definition
DISINFECTANT, REFRIGERANT, AND DRIED FOOD PRESERVATIVES
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12.   SO2 contributes to _____, particularly in children and the elderly, and aggravates existing _____.
Definition
RESPIRATORY ILLNESS; HEART AND LUNG DISEASES
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13.   SO2 contributes to the formation of atmospheric particles that cause _____, most noticeable in national parks.
Definition
VISIBILITY IMPAIRMENT
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14.   SO2 is able to be transported over _____.
Definition
LONG DISTANCES
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15.   High levels of SO2 emitted over a short period, such as a day, can be particularly problematic for people with _____, so people should learn about the types of industries in their communities.
Definition
ASTHMA
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16.   Sulfur dioxide gas is released primarily from these 3 sources.
Definition
1) COMBUSTION OF FOSSIL FUELS, 2) SMELTING OF SULFIDE ORES, 3) VOLCANIC EMISSIONS
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17.   Sulfur dioxide is converted into _____ on contact with a wet mucus membrane.
Definition
SULFUROUS ACID
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18.   The sharp odor taste of sulfur dioxide is noticed at _____ppm.
Definition
1-5PPM
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19.   Most effects of SO2 poisoning takes place in the _____.
Definition
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT
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20.   If massive accumulation of sulfur dioxide reaches the lower respiratory tract, it may lead to _____ and _____.
Definition
CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS, AND PULMONARY EDEMA
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21.   4 clinical patients of SO2 poisioning.
Definition
1) ACUTE EPOSURE CAUSES BURNING EYES, NOSE AND THROAT, 2) BRONCHIAL ASTHMA AND COPD, 3) FROSTBITE MAY HAPPEN DUE TO EXPOSURE OF LIQUID SO2, 4) SULFHEMOFLOBINEMIA
Term
22.   _____ is the presence of sulfetmoglobin in the blood, and its most clinically significant symptom is _____.
Definition
SULFHEMOGLOBINEMIA; CYANOSIS
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23.   Sulfur dioxide is inhaled and absorbed in the _____.
Definition
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT
Term
24.   Sulfur dioxide causes these 4 things in the upper respiratory tract.
Definition
1) BRONCHIAL CONSTRICTION, 2) ALTERED SMOOTH MUSCLE TONE, 3) INCREASED RESISTANCE TO AIR FLOW, 4) PULMONARY EDEMA
Term
25.   _____ patients are especially sensitive to increased bronchoconstrictive effects of sulfur dioxide.
Definition
ASTHMATIC
Term
26. _____ occurs when light is scattered of absorbed by particles and gasses in the air. Sulfate particles are the major cause of reduced visibility in many parts of the US, including our national parks.
Definition
HAZE
Term
1.       2 things that must be present to confirm the diagnosis of SO2 poisoning.
Definition
1) HISTORY OF EXPOSURE TO A COLORLESS GAS WITH A PUNGENT AND SUFFOCATING ODOR, 2) PRESENCE OR AIRWAY AND MUCUS MEMBRANE IRRITATION
Term
2.       4 steps of the initial management of SO2 poisoning.
Definition
1) REMOVE THE VICTIM FROM EXPOSURE, 2) WASH EXPOSED SHIN AND EYES WITH WATER OR SALINE, 3) CALL 911, 4) CALL POISON CONTROL CENTER
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3.       Persons whose _____ or _____ is contaminated with liquid sulfur dioxide can secondarily contaminate response personnel by direct contact or thorough off gassing of vapor.
Definition
SKIN OR CLOTHES
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4.       5 treatments for SO2 poisoning.
Definition
1) SUPPORT OF RESPIRATORY AND CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTIONS, 2) ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION AND ASSISTED VENTILATION, 3) ADMINISTRATION OF HUMIDIFIED OXYGEN, 4) RAEROSOLIZED BRONCHODILATORS, 5) TREAT FROSTBITE
Term
5.       There is no _____ for sulfur dioxide poisoning.
Definition
ANTIDOTE
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6.       _____ is a toxin that occurs in electric arc welding, electroplating, and engraving machinery.
Definition
NITROGEN OXIDES
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7.       _____ are irritant gasses with relatively low water solubility.
Definition
NITROGEN OXIDES
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8.       Nitrogen oxides cause _____.
Definition
DELAYED-ONSET CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS
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9.       Nitrogen oxides can oxidize hemoglobin to _____.
Definition
METHHEMOGLOBIN
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10.   3 clinical presentations of patients with nitrogen oxide exposure.
Definition
1) BURNING EYES, 2) SORE THROAT, 3) COUGH
Term
11.   Diagnosis of nitrogen oxide poisoning is linked with the _____.
Definition
HISTORY OF EXPOSURE
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12.   Because of the potential of _____ of nitrogen oxide poisoning, all patients with significant smoke inhalation should be observed for several hours.
Definition
DELAYED EFFECTS
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13.   6 rescue managements of a patient with nitrogen oxide poisoning.
Definition
1) DECONTAMINATION, 2) REMOVE VICTIMS FROM EXPOSURE AND GIVE SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN, 3) RESCUER SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, 4) REMOVE ANY WET CLOTHING AND FLUSH EXPOSED SKIN WITH WATER, 5) WASH EYES, 6) MONITOR FOR UPPER AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION AND PROVIDE ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION
Term
14.   People expose to nitrogen oxide should be observed for a minimum of 24 hours for _____ and _____.
Definition
CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS AND PULMONARY EDEMA
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15.   5 therapeutic treatments for nitrogen dioxide poisoning.
Definition
1) ADEQUATE OXYGENATION AND ALVEOLAR VENTILATION, 2) BRONCHODILATORS, 3) SEDATIVES, 4) ANTIBIOTICS, 5) STEROIDS
Term
16.   _____ is an irritating, naturally occurring colorless or bluish gas found in high levels in polluted air and around high-voltage equipment’s.
Definition
OZONE
Term
17.   Ozone is present in the atmosphere, where it is an important absorbent of _____.
Definition
UV LIGHT
Term
18.   Ozone can occur around ozone producing devices used for _____, _____ and _____.
Definition
AIR PURIFICATION, WATER PURIFICATION, AND INDUSTRIAL BLEACHING OPERATIONS
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19.   If ozone occurs in ti layer of the atmosphere, it is an air pollutant that is harmful to breathe, and it damages crops, trees and other vegetation.
Definition
TROPOSPHERE
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20.   Ozone is a main ingredient of _____.
Definition
URBAN SMOG
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21.   The _____ layer of the atmosphere is the good ozone layer that extends from 6-30 miles above land.
Definition
STRATOSPHERE
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22.   _____ work exposes the workers to ozone.
Definition
PAPER PULP
Term
23.   _____ problems are linked to ozone, and exposures have been recorded in Ontario, Canada hospitals.
Definition
RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS
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24.   Mild exposure of ozone causes _____ irritation.
Definition
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION
Term
25.   Severe exposure to ozone can cause _____ irritation such as _____.
Definition
LOWER LUNG IRRITATION; PULMONARY EDEMA
Term
26.   Ozone causes functional pulmonary changes similar to those with _____.
Definition
NITROGEN DIOXIDE
Term
27.   Toxicity of ozone may result from _____ formation.
Definition
FREE RADICAL
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28.   Ozone can worsen the effects of people who suffer with _____.
Definition
COPD
Term
29.   _____ and _____ help form ground level ozone, but also contribute to global warming and the heat island effect.
Definition
SUNLIGHT AND HOT WATER
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30.   5 groups of people who are at risk of ozone poisoning.
Definition
1) HEALTHY ADULTS, 2) CHILDREN, 3) ATHLETES, 4) OUTDOOR WORKERS, 5) ASTHMATICS
Term
31.   7 health effects of ozone pollution.
Definition
1) DECREASED LUNG FUNCTION, 2) LUNG INFLAMMATION, 3) DECREASED EXERCISE CAPACITY, 4) INCREASED HOSPITALIZATIONS, 5) CHRONIC BRONCHITIS, 6) BRONCHIOLITIS AND EMPHYSEMATOUS CHANGES, 7) PULMONARY FIBROSIS
Term
32.   _____ is given to manage ozone toxicity since there is no treatment.
Definition
OXYGEN
Term
33.   _____ are a heterogenous group of organic substances that are primarily composed of carbon and hydrogen molecules.
Definition
HYDROCARBONS
Term
34.   9 places hydrocarbons can be found.
Definition
1) FUELS, 2) PAINTS, 3) SPOT REMOVERS, 4) DRY CLEANING SOLUTIONS, 5) LAMP OIL, 6) LUBRICANTS, 7) RUBBER, 8) CEMENT, 9) SOLVENTS
Term
35.   Many volatile substances that contain hydrocarbons are commonly abused for their _____ effects.
Definition
EUPHORIC EFFECTS
Term
36.   4 places where hydrocarbons are derived from.
Definition
1) PETROLEUM DISTILLATION, 2) ANIMAL FATS, 3) COAL, 4) PLANT OIL
Term
37.   12 common compounds which contain hydrocarbons.
Definition
1) PETROLEUM JELLY, 2) MOTOR OIL, 3) GAS, 4) KEROSINE, 5) PETROLEUM, 6) MINERAL SEAL OIL, 7) PETROLEUM ETHER, 8) TERPENTINE, 9) PINE OIL, 10) CAMPHOR, 11) PHENOL, 12) AROMATIC COMPOUNDS
Term
38.   Toxicity from hydrocarbon ingestion can affect many different organs, but the _____ are the most commonly affected organ.
Definition
LUNGS
Term
39.   The _____ of the individual hydrocarbon determine the specific toxicity, while the _____ and _____ affect which organs are exposed to the toxicity.
Definition
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES; DOSE AND ROUTE
Term
40.   _____ is a recreation use of hydrocarbons where people directly inhale vapors.
Definition
SNIFFING
Term
41.   _____ is a recreational use of hydrocarbons where people place a hydrocarbon-saturated rag over their mouth and nose and inhale.
Definition
HUFFING
Term
42.   _____ is a recreational use of hydrocarbon where people inhale the product using a plastic bag filled with hydrocarbon vapors.
Definition
BAGGING
Term
43.   9 managements of hydrocarbon intoxication.
Definition
1) MOVE THE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR, 2) MAINTAIN AN OPEN AIRWAY AND ASSIST VENTILATION, 3) CALL 911, 4) CALL POISON CONTROL, 5) ASYMPTOMATIC PATIENTS PULSE SHOULD BE MONITORED FOR 6 HOURS, 6) IF PATIENT REMAINS ASYMPTOMATIC THEN TAKE A CHEST RADIOGRAPH TO CHECK FOR ASPIRATION, 7) DECONTAMINATION OF THE GI TRACT, 8) IPECAC TO INDUCE VOMITING, 9) GASTRIC LAVAGE
Term
44.   There is no specific _____ for most of the hydrocarbons.
Definition
ANTIDOTE
Term
45.   _____ is a drug used to treat carbon tetrachloride poisoning.
Definition
ACETYLCYSTEINE
Term
46.   _____ is a drug used for hydrocarbon methhemoglobin formers.
Definition
METHYLENE BLUE
Term
47.   _____ is a drug used for leaded gasoline poisoning and pesticides.
Definition
CHELATION
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