Acute toxicity refers to the toxicity from ✔️Ans - One time exposure to
pesticide
Chronic toxicity refers to toxicity from ✔️Ans - Many small exposures to a
pesticide
The term LD50 refers to the level of toxicity where ✔️Ans - 50% mortality
is observed
Pyrethroid pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of ✔️Ans - A nerve
poison with symptoms similar to chlorinated hydrocarbons
Dermal LD50 for Vitamin D3 is ✔️Ans - Unknown
Chronic toxicity test are conducted to determined ✔️Ans - Teratogenic
and carcinogenic effects
carcinogenic Is a material that causes ✔️Ans - Cancer
A neurotoxin is a material that causes ✔️Ans - Toxicity to the nervous
system
A teratogen is a material that causes ✔️Ans - birth defects
Oncogenes causes ✔️Ans - Tumors
IARC ✔️Ans - International Agency for Research on Cancer
DEP ✔️Ans - Department of Environmental Protection
DEP hotline ✔️Ans - 1877WARNDEP
For a recertification of commercial applicators the following is required
within five years recertification. ✔️Ans - 8 credits in Core
IGR ✔️Ans - Insect growth regulator
, LD 50 is expressed in units of ✔️Ans - Mg/Kg
Most common cause of pesticide poisoning ✔️Ans - Dermal exposure
Skin exposure usually occurs ✔️Ans - Mixing and application procedures
Eye contact with pesticides can be prevented by ✔️Ans - Goggles or face
shield
Fire poses A unique risk ✔️Ans - Because of the toxic fumes that may be
produced
The use of check valves to prevent back siphonage is ✔️Ans - required by
New Jersey Law
If A spill occurs during the use of pesticides you should first ✔️Ans -
Clean up the spill
The first step toward obtaining information regarding a pesticide is to
✔️Ans - Read pesticide label and pesticide SDS sheet
Chemical resistant gloves should be worn when ✔️Ans - Mixing and
applying pesticides
The use of a respirator Should be used whenever the pesticide label
requires it. True or false ✔️Ans - True
Respirators should Not be stored in the same storage space as pesticides.
True or false ✔️Ans - True
goggles must be worn to protect eyes when ✔️Ans - Wearing a respirator
Poisoning occurs one should ✔️Ans - Treat subject for shock, consult to
pesticide a label or SDS and call for medical help
Blood testing should be conducted ✔️Ans - Before exposure occurs and
periodically during the season
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