NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
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A compound such as asbestos which can cause lung cancer after exposure to its fine particles would be considered a/an
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Teratogen
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Carcinogen
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Endocrine disruptor
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Neurotoxing
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Asbestos has been classified as a known human carcinogen (a substance that causes cancer) by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) (2, 3, 7, 8).
Detailed explanation-2: -Asbestosis (as-bes-TOE-sis) is a chronic lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. Prolonged exposure to these fibers can cause lung tissue scarring and shortness of breath.
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