NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
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A company has developed a new type of pesticide. Prior to use, the company tests the health effects on humans, wildlife, and ecosystems. Upon completion of the tests, it is determined that the pesticide is safe and harmless. This process is an example of
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a cause-and-effect relationship
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a dose-response analysis
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the innocent-until-proven-guilty approach
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the precautionary principle
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The toxicity of a particular pesticide is determined by subjecting test animals to varying dosages of the active ingredient (a.i.) and each of its formulated products. The active ingredient is the chemical component in the pesticide product that controls the pest. The two types of toxicity are acute and chronic.
Detailed explanation-2: -Unintentional environmental – any exposure from air, water, or soil contamination. Unintentional misuse – improper or incorrect use of a pesticide product resulting in a pesticide exposure. Unintentional occupational – any job-related exposure. Unintentional general – all other unintentional exposures.
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