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What is the primary mechanism of acute arsenic toxicity?
Decreased production of ATP
Which of the following is NOT a common gastrointestinal symptom of acute arsenic toxicity?
Constipation
Which of the following is a common cardiovascular effect of acute arsenic toxicity?
Prolonged QT interval
Which of the following is a common complication of chronic arsenic toxicity?
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Which of the following is a characteristic skin finding in chronic arsenic toxicity?
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What is the first-line chelation therapy for acute arsenic toxicity?
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Which of the following is NOT a primary use of cadmium?
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Which route of exposure is considered the primary pathway for cadmium absorption?
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Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of chronic cadmium nephrotoxicity?
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Which organ serves as the primary reservoir for cadmium accumulation in the body?
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What is the approximate half-life of cadmium in the body?
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Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of acute cadmium toxicity?
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What is the most toxic form of arsenic?
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Which of the following is NOT a use of inorganic arsenic compounds?
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Which condition is associated with increased arsenic toxicity due to impaired metabolism?
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What is the primary mechanism by which the body eliminates arsenic?
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What is the primary mechanism by which arsenic causes toxicity?
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Which route of exposure is associated with the highest absorption of arsenic?
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