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DCASE Unit 4 (2)
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DCASE Unit 4Chemical agents are employed as what - ANS-Solids
Liquids
Gas
What are the 6 categories chemical agents are classified by? - ANS-Physiological
effects
Military use
Physical state
Persistency
Route of entry
Onset of effects
Vesicants are ______________ agents that are casualty- causing agents that burn the
skin resulting in severe inflammation, blistering and general destruction of
skin tissues. - ANS-Blister
How are chemical agents categorized based on their military use - ANS-Casualty
Causing
Incapacitating
Chemical compounds
Symptoms of mild nerve agent exposure - ANS-Pinpointed pupils
Impaired vision
Headache
Involuntary muscular twitching
Chest tightness
Mucus from nose
Saliva from mouth
Symptoms of moderate nerve agent exposure - ANS-Difficulty breathing and nausea
Symptoms of severe nerve agent exposure - ANS-Involuntary defecation and urination
Convulsions
Paralysis of respiratory muscles
Mental impairment
Death
, What nerve agent antidotes are used - ANS-Atropine sulfate
2 PAM Cl
Diazepam
What are the possible delivery methods for BW agents - ANS-Most effective as aerosol
Food and water supply
Injection
3 characteristics that determine stability of pathogens for use as BW agents -
ANS-Viability
Communicabilty
Incubation period
6 types of pathogens - ANS-Bacteria
Rickettsiae
Viruses
Protozoa
Prions
Fungi
What characteristics make some toxins ideal candidates for use as BW agents -
ANS-Stability
High toxicity
Persistency
Ability to be economically produced
Ability to be released as aerosol
Not detected by CW or BW detectors
What are the categories of toxins based on the physiological effects caused in humans -
ANS-Neurotoxin
Cytotoxic
Enterotoxin
Dermatoxin
_____________ is the ability of a pathogen to live in storage, then to reproduce itself
after dissemination - ANS-Viability
How many MOPP levels are there? - ANS-5 (0-4)
Describe MOPP 0 - ANS-Increased alert when enemies have CB capabilities
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