Administrator Jeanna - Five

Question - The Federal Food Allergan Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (2004) requires that foods containing one of the eight “major food allergens” “declare the food source of the allergen using its common or usual name on food labels”. What are the eight “major food allergens” as listed by the FDA?

Question - Following treatment with which snake antivenom formulations have recurrence of venom effects (including hematologic effects) been reported?

Question - What are the specific adverse clinical effects associated with exposures to the so called “pencil cactus” (Euphorbia tirucalli)?

Question - While envenomation from copperhead snake bites rarely cause systemic effects a substantial number of bite victims of this snake suffer significant pain and swelling of the envenomated limb. What percent of copperhead bite victims develop significant pain and swelling of the envenomated limb?

Question - What adaptations have been made by the manufacturers of latex gloves to help reduce the problem of latex allergy with regard to both patients and health care providers?

Question - What are so-called total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH)?

Question -How long does it typically take for hepatic steatosis to develop as a result of the drinking of alcohol?

Question - What is the only topical retinoid that has been designated as pregnancy category X (i.e. a teratogen that should never be used in pregnant or lactating women)?

Question - What is tetrahydrofuran (THF)?

Question - Maternal exposure to iodine containing compounds may result in the development of which fetal abnormalities?