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Lead Toxicity
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Course: WB 1105
CE Original Date: August 20, 2007
CE Renewal Date: August 20, 2010
CE Expiration Date: August 20, 2012
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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 should patients exposed to lead be evaluated? Learning Objectives Introduction Preventive Assessment and Screening Lead Exposure Risk Questions Physical Examination Signs and Symptoms Key Points Progress Check
How to Use This Course Introduction Available Versions Instructions Instructional Format Learning Objectives	What Tests Can Assist with Diagnosis of Lead Toxicity? Learning Objectives Introduction Blood Lead Levels EP and ZPP Levels Other Evaluation Methods Key Points Progress Check
Initial Check Instructions Case Study Initial Check Questions Initial Check Answers	How Should Patients Exposed to Lead be Treated and Managed? Learning Objectives Introduction Clinical Management Key Points Progress Check
What is Lead? Learning Objectives Definition Forms of Lead Properties Key Points Progress Check	What Instructions Should Be Given to Patients? Learning Objectives Introduction Domestic Environmental Exposures to Lead Occupational Exposures to Lead Clinical Follow-Up Key Points Progress Check
Where Is Lead Found? Learning Objectives Introduction Homes and Buildings Drinking Water Foods and Beverages Contaminated with Lead Commercial Products Imported Home Remedies and Cosmetics The Natural Environment Workplaces Primary Exposure Secondary Exposure Summary: Where Is Lead Found? Key Points Progress Check	Where Can I Find More Information? For More Information Other CSEMs
How Are People Exposed to Lead? Learning Objectives Introduction Ingestion Inhalation Dermal Endogenous Exposure Key Points Progress Check	Assessment and Posttest Instructions Introduction Online Instructions Posttest Relevant Content
Who Is at Risk of Lead Exposure? Learning Objectives Introduction Children Adults Pregnant Women and Developing Fetuses Key Points Progress Check	Literature Cited References
What Are the U.S. Standards for Lead Levels? Learning Objectives Introduction Biologic Guidelines Physician Reporting Requirements Workplace Air Soil Drinking Water Food Paint Key Points Progress Check	Appendix 1: Key to Acronyms/Abbreviations Acronyms/Abbreviations
What is the Biological Fate of Lead? Learning Objectives Introduction Lead in the Blood Lead in Mineralizing Tissues (Bones and Teeth) Implications of Biological Fate Key Points Progress Check	Patient Education Sheet What is lead? How are people exposed to lead? What are the health effects of lead? How can I prevent exposure to lead? Is there a medical test for lead exposure? Who can I call to get more information about lead? Where can I go for more in-depth information?
What Are the Physiologic Effects of Lead Exposure? Learning Objectives Introduction Neurological Effects Children Adults Renal Effects Hematological Effects Endocrine Effects Gastrointestinal Effects Cardiovascular (Hypertension) Effects Reproductive Effects Developmental Effects Other Potential Effects Key Points Progress Check

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Page last reviewed: August 20, 2007
Page last updated: August 20, 2007
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