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Arsenic Toxicity
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Course: WB 1576
CE Original Date: October 1, 2009
CE Renewal Date: October 1, 2011
CE Expiration Date: October 1, 2013
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Cover Page Key Concepts About This and Other Case Studies in Environmental Medicine How to Apply for and Receive Continuing Education Credit Acknowledgements Disclaimer and Disclosure	How Does Arsenic Induce Pathogenic Change? Learning Objective Introduction Toxicity by Form Interaction with Cellular Macromolecules Controversy Regarding Mode of Arsenic Carcinogenesis Arsine Gas Poisoning Key Points Progress Check
How to Use This Course Introduction Availability Instructions Instructional Format Learning Objectives	What are the Physiologic Effects of Arsenic Exposure? Learning Objective Introduction Historical Exposure Highlighting Multiple Organ System Effects Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Effects Renal Effects Cardiovascular Effects Neurologic Effects Dermal Effects Respiratory Effects Hematopoietic and Hematologic Effects Reproductive Effects Carcinogenic Effects Skin Cancer Lung Cancer Other Health Effects Susceptibility to Arsenic Toxicity Key Points Progress Check
Initial Check Instructions Case Initial Check Questions Initial Check Answers	Clinical Assessment Learning Objective Introduction Clinical Presentation Clinical Evaluation Exposure History and Physical Examination Signs and Symptoms - Acute Exposure Signs and Symptoms - Hours to Days after Acute Exposure Signs and Symptoms - Several Months after Acute Arsenic Exposure Signs and Symptoms - Chronic Exposure The Toxicity of Arsine Gas Laboratory Tests Key Points Progress Check
What is Arsenic? Learning Objective Definition Arsenic Compounds Classes Key Points Progress Check	How Should Patients Overexposed to Arsenic Be Treated and Managed? Learning Objectives Introduction Treatment and Management–Acute Over Exposure Treatment and Management –Chronic Over Exposure Clinical Follow-up Occupational Over Exposure–Ensuring a Healthy Workplace Nutrition in Prevention Arsine Gas Poisoning Key Points Progress Check
Where is Arsenic Found? Learning Objective Introduction Natural and Industrial Sources Arsenic Products Arsenic in Drugs Industrial Production of Arsenic Component Uses of Arsenicals Use of Arsenicals in Chemical Warfare Other Industrial Processes Food Key Points Progress Check	What Instructions Should Be Given to Patients Potentially Overexposed to Arsenic? Learning Objective Introduction Self Care Preventive Messages to Avoid or Reduce the Risk of Over Exposure to Arsenic Preventive Messages to Help Avoid or Minimize Potential Health Effects from Over Exposure to Arsenic General preventive messages to reduce the risk of cancer Preventive Messages for Avoidance of Over Exposure to Arsenic in the Workplace ATSDR Patient Education Care Instruction Sheet Key Points Progress Check
What are the Routes of Exposure for Arsenic? Learning Objective Introduction Ingestion Arsenic Containing Foods Arsenic from Water and Soil Inhalation Skin Key Points Progress Check	Sources of Additional Information Arsenic Specific Information Clinical Resources General Environmental Health Information
Who is at Risk of Overexposure to Arsenic? Learning Objective Introduction Past Occupational Exposure Children's Exposures Current Occupational Exposures Non-Occupational Exposures Exposure at School Background Exposures Exposure to Arsenicals in Unexploded Ordnance Key Points Progress Check	Assessment and Posttest Introduction Accrediting Organization Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Commission on Accreditation National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC) International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Instructions Online Assessment Questionnaire Posttest Select the one best answer Relevant Content
What Are the Standards and Regulation for Arsenic Exposure? Learning Objective Introduction Workplace Standards Environmental Standards Standards and Regulations for Inorganic Arsenic Key Points Progress Check	Appendix: Literature Cited References
What is the Biologic Fate of Arsenic in the Body? Learning Objective Introduction Gastro-Intestinal Tract Lungs Dermal Absorption Distribution Metabolism Excretion Key Points Progress Check	Patient Education and Care Instruction Sheet Arsenic Overview How Can People Be Exposed to Arsenic? How Can Arsenic Affect Health? How Can Arsenic Affect the Health of Children? What Can be Learned from Test Results for Arsenic Exposure? How Is Over-exposure to Arsenic Treated? How Can People Reduce Their Risk of Arsenic Poisoning? Clinical Follow up Instructions

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