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Lead toxicity, acute, inorganic
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GI distress, CNS abnormalities, often confused with appendicities, peptic ulcer, pancreatitis
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Lead Tox, chronic, inorganic
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Weakness, tremor, weightloss, WRIST DROP
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Lead Tox, organic
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tetraethyl/tetramethyl lead in gasoline: CNS disorders but few hemotologic issues
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Biochemical effects of lead
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inhibits sulfhydryl-containing enzymes involved in heme biosynthesis
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Three common chelators used in lead poisoning
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Dimercaprol & edetate calcium disodium --> penicillamine (long term)
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