NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Asbestos
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Radon
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Lead
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Thalidomide
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Detailed explanation-1: -Radon is produced from the natural radioactive decay of uranium, which is found in all rocks and soils. Radon can also be found in water.
Detailed explanation-2: -Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can negatively impact your indoor air quality and your health. You can’t see or smell it. Radon can build up inside your home to dangerous levels. Exposure to high levels of radon can cause lung cancer.
Detailed explanation-3: -As mold “consumes” it’s food, the chemical reactions of enzymes, substrates and mold growth produce carbon dioxide, water, and volatile organic compounds (VOC). Because these items are a result of actions essential to the growth of the organism, they are classified as primary metabolites.
Detailed explanation-4: -Excess Moisture. Moisture is one of the most important and least recognized indoor pollutants, affecting both human health and the health of the building.