Renal Effects of Heavy Metals Quiz

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What are the initial symptoms of acute inhalation of heavy metals?

  • Chest pain and cough
  • Fever and chills (correct)
  • Dyspnea and bronchospasm
  • Hemoptysis and flu-like symptoms

What may occur later as a result of chronic inhalation of heavy metals?

  • Bronchospasm and hemoptysis
  • Reduction in ventilatory capacity (correct)
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Chest pain and dyspnea

Which respiratory effect may occur as a result of acute inhalation of heavy metals?

  • Hemoptysis
  • Reduction in ventilatory capacity
  • Impairment of pulmonary function
  • Bronchospasm (correct)

What are the potential consequences of chronic inhalation of heavy metals on pulmonary function?

<p>Reduction in ventilatory capacity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential respiratory symptom of acute inhalation of heavy metals?

<p>Chest pain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pulmonary function may be impaired as a result of chronic inhalation of heavy metals?

<p>Reduction in ventilatory capacity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an initial symptom of acute inhalation of heavy metals?

<p>Flu-like symptoms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may occur later as a result of chronic inhalation of heavy metals?

<p>Bronchospasm and hemoptysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential renal effect of heavy metal exposure?

<p>Tubular and glomerular damage with resultant proteinuria (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the typical latency period for the development of heavy metal-induced nephropathy?

<p>~10 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the nephropathy caused by chronic inhalation or ingestion of heavy metals?

<p>Progressive and irreversible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is primarily affected by chronic inhalation or ingestion of heavy metals?

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

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