Organophosphate Pesticides Clinical Manifestations Quiz
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Which medication, when overdosed, can lead to severe liver damage and death?

  • Activated charcoal
  • Isoniazid
  • Pyridoxine
  • Paracetamol (correct)

    • Which toxic substance ignites spontaneously in air and is used in manufacturing matches and fireworks?

  • Metalloproteinases
  • Yellow phosphorus (correct)
  • Cobrotoxin
  • NAPQI

    • What is the mechanism of toxicity of yellow phosphorus in the body?

  • Production of phosphoric acid (correct)
  • Stimulation of neuromuscular transmission
  • Depletion of cobrotoxin
  • Formation of glutathione

    • What is the effect of acute exposure to crotalid envenomation by vipers?

    <p>Hepatic necrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the antidote for paracetamol overdose that replenishes glutathione and detoxifies NAPQI?

    <p>N-acetylcysteine (NAC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which venomous snake found in Asia and Africa has neurotoxic venom affecting the respiratory system?

    <p><em>Najanaja (Cobra)</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the effects of acute exposure to organochlorine pesticides?

    <p>Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, incoordination, tremor, and mental confusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do organochlorine pesticides affect the ecosystem?

    <p>By drastically contaminating the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of toxicity for carbamate pesticides?

    <p>Increased acetylcholine levels at ganglionic synapses of the nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body parts can be affected by organochlorine pesticides?

    <p>Liver, kidney, central nervous system, thyroid, and bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the antidote for organochlorine pesticide poisoning?

    <p>Decontamination procedures and supportive care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do carbamate pesticides break down in the environment?

    <p>Break down within days or weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most rapid clinical manifestation of organophosphate pesticides?

    <p>Respiratory failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cognitive functions can be affected by chronic exposure to organophosphate pesticides?

    <p>Processing speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some additional symptoms of organophosphate pesticide poisoning?

    <p>Excessive salivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is recommended as the initial management in organophosphate poisoning?

    <p>Atropine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of organochlorines related to their persistence?

    <p>High stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of toxicity are organochlorines known for causing?

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

    Which of the following is an effective treatment for anthrax?

    <p>Antibiotics like ciprofloxacin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended therapy for Botulinum Toxin exposure?

    <p>Antitoxin therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibiotic is NOT effective in treating plague?

    <p>Ciprofloxacin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Benzalkonium Chloride?

    <p>Quaternary ammonium compound used as preservative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most appropriate treatment for Smallpox?

    <p>Vaccination prior to exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of infections can Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) and Benzalkonium Chloride treat?

    <p>They are not intended to treat infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of Botulinum Toxin?

    <p>Blocks the release of acetylcholine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom of acute exposure to Plague (Yersinia pestis)?

    <p>Fever and swollen lymph nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Smallpox (Variola virus) affect the body?

    <p>Destroys cells in the skin and mucous membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can chronic exposure to Anthrax lead to?

    <p>Muscle weakness and blurred vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which toxin can potentially cause respiratory failure?

    <p>Botulinum Toxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic symptom of Smallpox (Variola virus) infection?

    <p>Rash, fever, and systemic illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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