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Nitrate/Nitrite Toxicity

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Nitrate/Nitrite Toxicity
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Course: WB 2342
CE Original Date: December 5, 2013
CE Renewal Date: December 5, 2015
CE Expiration Date: December 5, 2017
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Cover Page Key Concepts About This and Other Case Studies in Environmental Medicine Acknowledgements How to Apply for and Receive Continuing Education Credit Including the Assessment and Posttest Accrediting Organizations Disclaimer and Disclosure	What Are the Health Effects from Exposure to Nitrates and Nitrites? Learning Objective Introduction Hematologic Effects Cardiovascular Effects Reproductive and Developmental Effects Other Effects Carcinogenicity Key Points Progress Check
How to Use This Course Introduction Availability Instructions Instructional Format Learning Objectives	Clinical Assessment - Evaluation Learning Objectives Introduction Exposure History Medical History Physical Examination Fetal Hemoglobin (HbF) Correlation of Signs and Symptoms with MetHb Levels Key Points Progress Check
Initial Check Instructions Case Study Initial Check Initial Check Answers	Clinical Assessment - Laboratory Tests Learning Objectives Introduction Screening Tests Included in a Methemoglobinemia work up Bedside Testing for MetHb Standard Pulse-oximetry and Arterial Blood Gases Co-Oximetry and MetHb Levels Pulse Co-Oximetry Cyanide Test Suggested Laboratory Tests Key Points Progress Check
What Are Nitrates and Nitrites? Learning Objective Introduction Inorganic Nitrates and Nitrites Organic Nitrates and Nitrites Structures of Nitrate and Nitrite Ions Key Points Progress Check	How Should Patients Overexposed to Nitrates and Nitrites Be Treated and Managed? Learning Objectives Introduction Methylene Blue Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency Treatment Alternatives Key Points Progress Check
Where Are Nitrates and Nitrites Found? Learning Objective Introduction Environmental Nitrogen Cycle The Nitrogen Cycle Water Contamination Food Contamination Nitrate Content of Selected Vegetables Other Sources of Exposure Key Points Progress Check	What Instructions Should Be Given to Patients to Prevent Overexposure to Nitrates and Nitrites? Learning Objective Introduction Self Care Advice Advice On When to Follow-up With a Health Care Provider ATSDR Patient Education Care Instruction Sheet Key Points Progress Check
What Are Routes of Exposure to Nitrates and Nitrites? Learning Objective Introduction Occupational and Paraoccupational Exposures Non-occupational Exposures Key Points Progress Check	Sources of Additional Information Specific Information General Environmental Health Information
Who Is at Most Risk of Adverse Health Effects from Overexposure to Nitrates and Nitrites? Learning Objective Introduction Infants Are at Highest Risk Pregnancy Others with increased risk Key Points Progress Check	Literature Cited References
What Are U.S. Standards and Regulations for Nitrates and Nitrites Exposure? Learning Objectives Introduction Intake Limits Bottled Water and Food Additives Limits Environmental Standards Key Points Progress Check	Tables and Figures
What Is the Biologic Fate of Nitrates and Nitrites in the Body? Learning Objectives Introduction Absorption Distribution Metabolism of Inorganic Nitrates and Nitrites Excretion Key Points Progress Check

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