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What is the primary mechanism of acute arsenic toxicity?
What is the primary mechanism of acute arsenic toxicity?
- Decreased production of glutathione
- Decreased production of ATP (correct)
- Increased production of reactive oxygen species
- Decreased production of insulin
Which of the following is NOT a common gastrointestinal symptom of acute arsenic toxicity?
Which of the following is NOT a common gastrointestinal symptom of acute arsenic toxicity?
- Metallic taste
- Diarrhea
- Garlic breath
- Constipation (correct)
Which of the following is a common cardiovascular effect of acute arsenic toxicity?
Which of the following is a common cardiovascular effect of acute arsenic toxicity?
- Bradycardia
- Prolonged QT interval (correct)
- Atrial fibrillation
- Decreased blood pressure
Which of the following is a common complication of chronic arsenic toxicity?
Which of the following is a common complication of chronic arsenic toxicity?
Which of the following is a characteristic skin finding in chronic arsenic toxicity?
Which of the following is a characteristic skin finding in chronic arsenic toxicity?
What is the first-line chelation therapy for acute arsenic toxicity?
What is the first-line chelation therapy for acute arsenic toxicity?
Which of the following is NOT a primary use of cadmium?
Which of the following is NOT a primary use of cadmium?
Which route of exposure is considered the primary pathway for cadmium absorption?
Which route of exposure is considered the primary pathway for cadmium absorption?
Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of chronic cadmium nephrotoxicity?
Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of chronic cadmium nephrotoxicity?
Which organ serves as the primary reservoir for cadmium accumulation in the body?
Which organ serves as the primary reservoir for cadmium accumulation in the body?
What is the approximate half-life of cadmium in the body?
What is the approximate half-life of cadmium in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of acute cadmium toxicity?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of acute cadmium toxicity?
What is the most toxic form of arsenic?
What is the most toxic form of arsenic?
Which of the following is NOT a use of inorganic arsenic compounds?
Which of the following is NOT a use of inorganic arsenic compounds?
Which condition is associated with increased arsenic toxicity due to impaired metabolism?
Which condition is associated with increased arsenic toxicity due to impaired metabolism?
What is the primary mechanism by which the body eliminates arsenic?
What is the primary mechanism by which the body eliminates arsenic?
What is the primary mechanism by which arsenic causes toxicity?
What is the primary mechanism by which arsenic causes toxicity?
Which route of exposure is associated with the highest absorption of arsenic?
Which route of exposure is associated with the highest absorption of arsenic?
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