NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
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____ poisoning is caused by a high does over a short period of time
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chronic
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immediate
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acute
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inhalation
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Acute toxicity occurs from a single dose of toxin. Chronic toxicity occurs from small doses of toxins administered to an organism over time, usually weeks or months.
Detailed explanation-2: -Listen to pronunciation. (RAY-dee-AY-shun POY-zuh-ning) Serious illness caused by being exposed to high doses of certain types of radiation, usually over a short period of time. Symptoms of radiation poisoning usually occur right after exposure but they may happen over time, and they may come and go.
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