Autopsy & Toxicology Quiz

A(n) __________ is a medical examination of a corpse to determine the cause of death and manner of death.

• toxicology

• autopsy

• medical examiner

• toxicologist

A person UNDER 21 can have alcohol in their possession.

• True

• False

This drug is a depressant, highly addictive, and causes sedation and well-being. It is also a pain reliever.

• Marijuana

• Ecstasy

• Alcohol

• Heroin

The first step of a forensic autopsy is to examine the:

• the room

• the brain

• exterior of the body

• interior of the body

Physically addicting, pain relievers, and depressants to the central nervous system describe what group of drugs?

• narcotics

• toxins

• barbituate

• poisons

This is a legal document that contains final medical information pertaining to the deceased (dead).

• death certificate

• birth certificate

• affidavit

• passport

These laws protect people from drunk driving laws..

• There are no laws

• DPW, DWU

• UID, WID

• DUI, DWI

Which of the following would a Forensic Toxicologist NOT perform?

• Determine if someone's actions were due to drugs

• Determine if someone's death is due to toxins or poisons

• Determine if drugs play a role in an accident

• Determine the chemical make up of ink

Upon autopsy, the toxicologist and pathologist determine if toxins are in the victim’s system through controlled testing. Which of the following toxicology disciplines would handle post mortem (after death) toxicology?

• Human Performance Toxicology

• Forensic workplace Toxicology

• Death Investigation Toxicology

• Everyday toxicology

Which of the following is a factor used to determine drug schedules?

• potential for addiction

• how expensive it is

• how easy it is to get

• can it be found in someone's home