Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2017
A man works in casting of nonferrous metals and alloys for 12 years. In the air of working area there was registered high content of heavy metals, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen. During periodic health examination the patient presents with asthenovegetative syndrome, sharp pains in the stomach, constipations, pain in the hepatic area. In urine: aminolevulinic acid and coproporphyrin are detected. In blood: reticulocytosis, low hemoglobin level. Such intoxication is caused by:
Answer options
- Lead and lead salts
- Carbon monoxide
- Nitric oxide
- Zinc
- Tin
Correct answer
Lead and lead salts
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