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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)

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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
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Course: WB 1519
CE Original Date: July 1, 2009
CE Renewal Date: July 1, 2011
CE Expiration Date: July 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 Acknowledgments Disclaimer and Disclosure	How Do PAHs Induce Pathogenic Changes? Learning Objectives Introduction Carcinogenicity Genetic Susceptibility Oncogene Activation Key Points Progress Check
How to Use This Course Introduction Available Versions Instructions Instructional Format Learning Objectives	What Health Effects Are Associated With PAH Exposure? Learning Objectives Introduction Carcinogenicity Research Key Points Progress Check
Initial Check Instructions Case Initial Check Questions Initial Check Answers	Clinical Assessment Learning Objectives Introduction Signs and Symptoms—Acute Exposure Signs and Symptoms—Chronic Exposure Exposure History Physical Examination Direct Biological Measurement Indirect Biological Measurement Key Points Progress Check
What Are Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)? Learning Objectives Definition Synonyms Properties Key Points Progress Check	How Should Patients Exposed to PAHs Be Treated and Managed? Learning Objectives Introduction Acute High Dose Exposure Chronic Exposure and Toxicity Risk Communication in Patient Care Key Points Progress Check
Where Are PAHs Found? Learning Objectives Introduction Industrial Use Environmental Fate Cigarettes Environmental Indicator for PAHs Key Points Progress Check	What Instructions Should Be Given to Patients to Prevent Overexposure to PAHs? Learning Objectives Introduction Self-Care Advice Advice On When to Follow Up With a Health Care Provider Key Points Progress Check
What Are the Routes of Exposure for PAHs? Learning Objectives Introduction Air Water Soil Foodstuffs Other Sources of Exposure Background Exposures Key Points Progress Check	Sources of Additional Information Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Specific Information Clinical Resources General Environmental Health Information
Who Is at Risk of Exposure to PAHs? Learning Objectives Introduction Historical Occupational Exposures Current Occupational Exposures Historical Environmental Exposures Susceptible Populations Key Points Progress Check	Assessment and Posttest Instructions Introduction Online Instructions Posttest Relevant Content
What are the Standards and Regulations for PAHs Exposure? Learning Objectives Introduction Workplace Workplace Standards Environmental Standards Key Points Progress Check	Literature Cited References
What Is the Biological Fate of the PAHs in the Body? Learning Objectives Introduction Absorption Distribution Metabolism and Excretion Key Points Progress Check

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