Quiz on Organophosphate Poisoning

Introduction

Organophosphates are harmful chemicals used in common products like medications, insecticides, or nerve agents. Ingestion, inhalation, or dermal contact with organophosphates are highly toxic. Sweating, vomiting, and bewilderment are among the common symptoms of its lethal effects. Increased usage of chemical insecticides in agriculture has exposed many farmers to this toxic chemical.

These insecticides function by preventing the vital enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE), responsible for breaking down acetylcholine in the nervous system. Blocking acetylcholine causes its accumulation and overstimulates nicotinic and muscarinic receptors, leading to nervous system disorders (1^✔ ✔Trusted Source
Organophosphate Toxicity

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By taking this quiz, one can gain knowledge regarding organophosphate poisoning. The quiz consists of ten questions, each accompanied by an explanation of the correct answer.

The topics covered are:

• Examples of organophosphate pesticides (1^✔ ✔Trusted Source
  Organophosphate Toxicity
  
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• Exposure to Organophosphates (2^✔ ✔Trusted Source
  Organophosphates
  
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• Organs affected (3^✔ ✔Trusted Source
  Clinical features of organophosphate poisoning: A review of different classification systems and approaches
  
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• Modes of exposure (4^✔ ✔Trusted Source
  Clinical features of organophosphate poisoning: A review of different classification systems and approaches
  
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• Symptoms (5^✔ ✔Trusted Source
  Clinical features of organophosphate poisoning
  
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• Stages of organophosphate poisoning (6^✔ ✔Trusted Source
  Intermediate syndrome following organophosphate insecticide poisoning
  
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  Management of acute organophosphorus pesticide poisoning
  
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• Antidote (8^✔ ✔Trusted Source
  Role and functions of Poisons Information Centre
  
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• Causes of organophosphate poisoning (9^✔ ✔Trusted Source
  Study of organophosphorus compound poisoning in a tertiary care hospital and the role of Peradeniya Organophosphorus Poisoning scale as a prognostic marker of the outcome
  
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