NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
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Which of the following consumer products would most likely increase your exposure to bisphenol A?
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Wood paneling in your home
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Imported fruit from tropical regions
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Plastic food containers and water bottles
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Perfumes and hairsprays
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Cleaning polycarbonate bottles with harsh detergents, or using them to store hot or acidic foods, can increase your exposure to BPA. Polycarbonate bottles that became cloudy through long-term use may contribute higher levels of BPA to liquids stored in them.
Detailed explanation-2: -(National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, CDC). For most people, packaged food is the largest source of BPA exposure. Metal food cans and cardboard containers can be lined with resins made from BPA.
Detailed explanation-3: -Use glass, porcelain or stainless-steel containers for hot foods and liquids instead of plastic containers.
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