NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

TOXICOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Surveillance of exposed workers is under what study of Toxicology?
A
Environmental Toxicology
B
Occupational Toxicology
C
Ecotoxicology
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Occupational toxicologists assess the hazards and risks to health posed by chemicals encountered in the workplace. Many of the chemicals that occupational toxicologists must deal with don’t cause an appreciable risk to health when they are present at low levels in food, consumer products and the environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -The four main routes of entry are inhalation, ingestion, injection, and absorption through the skin and eyes.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are three major means by which a toxic substance can come into contact with or enter the body. These are called routes of exposure. Inhalation (breathing) of gases, vapors, dusts or mists is a common route of exposure. Chemicals can enter and irritate the nose, air passages and lungs.

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