Forensic Toxicology - Introduction
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What is a poison?
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A substance made by a living cell or organism that is capable of causing a disease.
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A substance that will cause death.
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Any substance -- given in enough quantity-- that can be harmful or deadly.
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Explore the basics of forensic toxicology in this engaging quiz. Learn about poisons, drug influence indicators, lethal doses, and drug-related criminal statistics. This quiz is designed to assess and enhance your understanding of toxicological principles and their practical applications.
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What will happen if a person has been previously exposed to a poison and is exposed to it again?
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They will be more sensitive to the poison.
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They will be more tolerant to the poison.
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They might be more sensitive or more tolerant to the poison -- it depends on the poison.
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A. They might be more sensitive or more tolerant to the poison -- it depends on the poison.Explanation
Depending on the poison, a person can be more sensitive or more tolerant when exposed a second (or more) times to the same poison.Rate this question:
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What is the lethal dose for a person of 70 kg if they take a poison that is lethal at 0.7 mg/1 kg of body weight.
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70 kg + 0.7 mg/1 kg
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70 kg x 0.7 mg/1 kg
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70 kg divided by 0.7 mg/1 kg
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70 kg x 1 kg
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A. 70 kg x 0.7 mg/1 kgExplanation
Multiply the mass of the person in kg by the dosage.Rate this question:
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Check all of the following that apply. Without blood or urine what are some common signs (used by nurses, doctors, law enforcement) that might indicate a person is under the influence of a drug or poison? Choose all that apply.
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Constricted or dilated pupils
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Increase or decrease in blood pressure.
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Increase of decrease in pulse rate.
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Increase or decrease body temerature.
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A. Constricted or dilated pupils
A. Increase or decrease in blood pressure.
A. Increase of decrease in pulse rate.
A. Increase or decrease body temerature.Explanation
All of the changes mentioned can be signs of a person being affected by a drug or poison.Rate this question:
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Which drugs are natural (from a plant or fungus)? I: Marijuana II: Cocaine III: Heroin IV: Amphetamines V: Oxycodone
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I, II
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I, II, III
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I, II, III and IV
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I, II, III, IV and V
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A. I, IIExplanation
Natural: Marijuana, cocaine, morphine and codeine.
Semi-synthetic (ingredients must be processed in some way): Heroin and LSD
Synthetic: Barbiturates, amphetamines and oxycodone.Rate this question:
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What percentage of inmates is in jail for crimes committed to support a drug habit?
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10%
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25%
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50 50%
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60%
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A. 25%Explanation
Approximately 1/4 of all inmates are in jail for crimes committed to support a drug habit.
Approximately 1/'2 the evidence needed to be analyzed in the lab are drugs.Rate this question:
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Which drug category is considered to have no medicinal use with a highest potential for abuse and highest potential for addiction?
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I
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II
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III
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IV
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V
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A. IExplanation
Group1 has no medicinal use with a highest potential for abuse and highest potential for addiction.Rate this question:
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