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Charlie

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Atropine would be most useful for a victim of bioterrorism who experienced exposure to
 
  1. ionizing radiation.
  2. nerve gas.
  3. bacterial agents.
  4. viral agents.

Question 2

Victims of a bioterrorism attack experienced initial nausea and vomiting followed by weight loss and eventual thyroid cancer. Which of the following was the most likely causative agent?
 
  1. Chemical agent
  2. Viral agent
  3. Bacterial agent
  4. Ionizing radiation


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meryzewe

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Chemicals in nerve gas cause overstimulation by the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Atropine blocks the attachment of this neurotransmitter to receptor sites.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Exposure to radiation causes weight loss and eventual thyroid cancer.


Charlie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

kishoreddi

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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