Chronic Poisoning: Definition and Characteristics
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What is another term for a chronic poison?

  • Toxic substance
  • Hazardous material
  • Acute poison
  • Cumulative poison (correct)

What is a characteristic of chronic poisoning?

  • Immediate effects are always apparent
  • Exposure to high levels of a toxic substance is required
  • It can only be caused by a single exposure
  • Effects develop slowly over time (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a chronic poison?

  • Mercury (correct)
  • Carbon monoxide
  • Snake venom
  • Alcohol

What is a potential long-term health effect of chronic poisoning?

<p>Chronic disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can chronic poisoning be prevented?

<p>By avoiding exposure to known chronic poisons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a step in the medical treatment of chronic poisoning?

<p>Removing the source of exposure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be a result of chronic poisoning?

<p>Neurological damage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to monitor for long-term health effects after chronic poisoning?

<p>To detect potential long-term health effects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chronic Poison

Definition

  • A chronic poison is a substance that causes harm or death over a prolonged period, often through repeated or continuous exposure.
  • Also known as a cumulative poison, it can accumulate in the body over time, leading to toxicity.

Characteristics

  • The effects of chronic poisoning may not be immediately apparent, but can develop slowly over days, weeks, months, or even years.
  • Chronic poisoning can be caused by exposure to low levels of a toxic substance over an extended period.

Examples of Chronic Poisons

  • Heavy metals: lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium
  • Pesticides: DDT, PCBs, and other persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
  • Industrial chemicals: asbestos, vinyl chloride, and benzene
  • Pharmaceuticals: certain antibiotics, anticonvulsants, and chemotherapeutic agents

Effects of Chronic Poisoning

  • Can cause a range of health problems, including:
    • Neurological damage
    • Organ damage (e.g., kidney, liver, or lung damage)
    • Cancer
    • Reproductive problems
    • Developmental disorders
  • Chronic poisoning can also lead to long-term health effects, such as:
    • Chronic diseases (e.g., kidney disease, Parkinson's disease)
    • Increased risk of certain cancers
    • Neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease)

Prevention and Treatment

  • Avoid exposure to known chronic poisons whenever possible.
  • Wear protective gear and follow safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
  • Medical treatment for chronic poisoning often involves:
    • Removing the source of exposure
    • Providing supportive care (e.g., fluids, oxygen)
    • Administering antidotes or chelating agents (if available)
    • Monitoring for long-term health effects

Chronic Poison

Definition and Characteristics

  • Chronic poison is a substance that causes harm or death over a prolonged period, often through repeated or continuous exposure.
  • Also known as a cumulative poison, it can accumulate in the body over time, leading to toxicity.
  • Effects of chronic poisoning may not be immediately apparent, but can develop slowly over days, weeks, months, or even years.
  • Chronic poisoning can be caused by exposure to low levels of a toxic substance over an extended period.

Examples of Chronic Poisons

  • Heavy metals: lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium
  • Pesticides: DDT, PCBs, and other persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
  • Industrial chemicals: asbestos, vinyl chloride, and benzene
  • Pharmaceuticals: certain antibiotics, anticonvulsants, and chemotherapeutic agents

Effects of Chronic Poisoning

Health Problems

  • Neurological damage
  • Organ damage (e.g., kidney, liver, or lung damage)
  • Cancer
  • Reproductive problems
  • Developmental disorders

Long-term Health Effects

  • Chronic diseases (e.g., kidney disease, Parkinson's disease)
  • Increased risk of certain cancers
  • Neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease)

Prevention and Treatment

  • Avoid exposure to known chronic poisons whenever possible.
  • Wear protective gear and follow safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
  • Medical treatment for chronic poisoning often involves:
    • Removing the source of exposure
    • Providing supportive care (e.g., fluids, oxygen)
    • Administering antidotes or chelating agents (if available)
    • Monitoring for long-term health effects

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