Misc.

TOXICOLOGY

A. The student shall be able to describe the definitions, the types and the rating system for toxicities.

B. The student shall be able to list the various treatments for toxicity.

C. The student shall be able to describe the basic presentation and treatment of toxicities due to ethanol, carbon monoxide, aspirin, barbiturates, narcotics, benzodiazepines, acetaminophen, nitrites and nitrates, and cyanide.

D. The student shall be able to the effects if the following exposures on the human body: vitamins and dietary supplements, hydrocarbon solvents, pesticides, herbicides, metals (lead, cadmium, mercury, iron, aluminum) and chelating agents