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Systemic effect refers to an adverse health effect that takes place at a location distant from the body's initial point of contact and presupposes absorption has taken place. Examples: arsenic effects to the blood, nervous system, liver, kidneys and skin; benzene effects to the bone marrow.
Substances with systemic effects often have "target organs" in which they accumulate and exert their toxic effect. Some substances that cause systemic effects are cumulative poisons. These substances tend to build up in the body as a result of numerous chronic exposures. The effects are not seen until a critical body burden is reached. Example: heavy metals such as lead.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoSystemic effects are also known as "side effects" from taking medications. When "systemic effects" occur, it usually refers to the effect a certain medication may have on the body system.
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Why are the effects of exercise referred to as systemic effects?
Why are the effects referred to as systemic effectrs
Do all toxic chemicals have both local and systemic effects?
Do all toxic chemicals have both local and systemic effects
Can a patient experience systemic effects of local drugs?
Yes. It is very common to get the systemic effects of locally acting drug. Specially the allergic reactions.
Medication instilled into the eye may have what effects?
Local and systemic
What is the medical term meaning affecting the body as a whole?
The word that describes "pertaining to the body as a whole" is "systemic".Here are a couple examples in sentences:The patient had a localized rash which developed into a systemic reaction to penicillin.The systemic effects of hormones are well-documented.Systemic or anatomical. Body and body habitus also are used to refer to the whole body.
What are Examples of systemic infections?
eye infection
What is the difference between local and systemic effects and give two examples of each?
Local effects refer to responses that occur in a specific area of the body, while systemic effects affect the entire organism. An example of a local effect is a skin rash from direct contact with an irritant, whereas a systemic effect would be a fever resulting from an infection spreading throughout the body. Another example of a local effect is a muscle sprain, while a systemic effect could be nausea from a side effect of medication affecting the digestive system.
What does severe systemic disease mean?
A systemic disease effects more than one part of the body. A severe systemic disease is spread throughout the body and impacts the patient's life to a large degree, causing widespread pain and suffering.
Classic systemic effects of lewisite include which of the following?
Decreased renal function and hypotension and can lead to shock
What are the side effects of ingesting ammonia?
Corrosive damage to the throaght and lungs, and, in some cases, systemic poisening.
Does the copper T cause weight gain?
The copper IUD does not have systemic effects and does not cause weight gain.
Why must you press the nasolacrimal duct when applying eyedrops?
The Nasolacrimal duct allows entry into the systemic circulation. If a medication will cause systemic effects, you will want to block the Nasolacrimal duct with gentle pressure.
