NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

TOXICOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Select the most toxic substance below
A
200mg/kg
B
23.5mg/kg
C
5mg/kg
D
5000mg/kg
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -LD50 less than 500 mg/kg indicates high toxicity. LD50 500 to 1, 000 mg/kg indicates moderate toxicity. LD50 1, 000 to 2, 000 mg/kg indicates low toxicity.

Detailed explanation-2: -A substance is considered extremely toxic if it has an LD50 of less than 5 mgs/kg of animal body weight. To humans, this is the equivalent of a taste (less than 7 drops). It is Highly toxic if it has an LD50 of between 5 and 50 mg/kg of animal body weight to a human, this would be about a teaspoon.

Detailed explanation-3: -Radon in basements, lead in drinking water, exhausts from cars and chemicals released from landfills are just a few examples of toxic substances that can hurt you. By understanding how, you can reduce your exposure to chemicals and reduce your risk of harmful health effects.

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