p5 forensic wk 10 Toxicology

Which of the following is not a method of entry of a toxin or poison?

• ingestion
• inhalation
• injection
• adsorption

Which of the following is false of carbon monoxide

• is an odorless colorless tasteless gas
• binds the red blood cell and causes less oxygen to arrive to body tissues
• is absorbed in the stomach
• is inhaled by the lungs in repiration

What organ is responsible for the breakdown (metabolism) of alcohol?

• liver
• kidney
• stomach
• thyroid

What is the legal limit in most states for B.A.C. ?

• 8 %
• 0.08 %
• 0.008 %
• 0.8 %

What is the type of alcohol found in beer and wine?

• ethanol
• methanol
• isopropanol
• propanol

Which of the following are incorrectly matched?

• cyanide.....bitter almonds
• botulinum.....muscle excitability
• tetrodotoxin....puffer fish
• VX....respiratory failure

According to the Medscape article dealing with forensic toxicology what is false of chronological toxicological analysis?  

• Screening tests are typically performed with commercial kits that contain antibodies
• once positive on screening, confirmation is done with gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS).
• If this screening test is negative, then the decedent is usually considered negative for an intoxicating substance
• If this screening test is negative, then confirmation is done with gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS).

According to the video from youtube "most poisonous substances known to humanity" which is number one?

• botulinum toxin
• VX nerve gas
• Sarin
• Ricin

According to the "Drugs made me Do it" article which of the following is a false statement?

• In 1992 Prozac was bing taken by 4.5 million people
• The combination of Prozac and Xanax was associated with suicide, violence and criminal acts.
• Involuntary intoxication was an excuse for the criminal offense
• temporary insanity can be entertained by the judge only in limited circumstances 

Which of the following hallucinogens is not a hallucinogen?

• Oxycodone
• LSD
• Marijuana
• PCP