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WorksheetsForensics Ch. 8 Toxicology
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Drugs that increase feelings of well-being, energy, and alertness are...
a)
Stimulants
b)
Narcotics
c)
Hallucinogens
d)
Anabolic steroids
2.
Drugs that promote cell division and tissue growth are...
a)
Stimulants
b)
Narcotics
c)
Hallucinogens
d)
Anabolic steroids
3.
Drugs which act to reduce pain by suppressing the central nervous system’s ability to relay pain messages to the brain are...
a)
Stimulants
b)
Narcotics
c)
Hallucinogens
d)
Anabolic steroids
4.
Drugs known to increase awareness of sensory input, diminish control, and cause panic are...
a)
Stimulants
b)
Narcotics
c)
Hallucinogens
d)
Anabolic steroids
5.
Drugs whose sale, possession, and use are restricted in the US are called...
a)
Controlled substances
b)
Illegal drugs
c)
Legal drugs
d)
Uncontrolled substances
6.
Drugs with no current accepted medical use in the United States are called...
a)
Controlled substances
b)
Illegal drugs
c)
Legal drugs
d)
Uncontrolled substances
7.
Poisonings that involve high doses over short time periods are referred to as...
a)
Acute
b)
Chronic
c)
Severe
d)
Accidental
8.
A type of testing used to narrow down the identity of a toxin is...
a)
Secondary
b)
Primary
c)
Confirmation
d)
Presumptive
9.
The word assigned to pesticides and other products that are highly toxic is...
a)
Danger
b)
Caution
c)
Warning
d)
Beware
10.
The word assigned to pesticides and other products that are relatively or slightly toxic is...
a)
Danger
b)
Caution
c)
Warning
d)
Beware
11.
Drugs with which have medical use and the lowest potential for dependency are ranked as schedule...
a)
I
b)
II
c)
IV
d)
V
12.
Drugs with high potential for abuse and addiction and have some medical value with restrictions are ranked as schedule...
a)
I
b)
II
c)
IV
d)
V
13.
The Greek Philosopher Socrates was victim to what poison?
a)
Arsenic
b)
Ricin
c)
Hemlock
d)
Botulism
14.
Who is known as the Father of Forensic Toxicology?
a)
Orfila
b)
Marsh
c)
Locard
d)
Gross
15.
A collection of symptoms that a person experiences when, after a period of regular use, the quantity of available substance in the brain is reduced is called:
a)
Addiction
b)
Tolerance
c)
Withdrawal
d)
Dependence
16.
Ricin is a bioterrorism agent derived from what plant?
a)
Opium poppy
b)
Castor bean
c)
Cannabis
d)
Ergot fungus
17.
Due to the availability of the vaccine, this dangerous toxin only causes 5 deaths per year in the US:
a)
Botulism
b)
Cyanide
c)
Tetanus
d)
Anthrax
18.
This pesticide was a commonly used to kill mosquitoes and stop the spread of malaria up until 1972 when it was banned in the US:
a)
Aldrin
b)
Bidrin XP
c)
Callistro Xtra
d)
DDT
19.
In April 2013 President Barack Obama and Senator Roger Wicker were sent envelopes that preliminarily tested positive for this bioterrorism agent:
a)
Anthrax
b)
Salmonella
c)
Ricin
d)
Ebola
20.
This toxin can kill a victim within a few hours because it inactivates their ribosomes, preventing them from making necessary proteins which causes cells to die:
a)
Anthrax
b)
Botulism
c)
Ricin
d)
Ebola
21.
MDMA or Ecstasy is considered a(n):
a)
Hallucinogen
b)
Narcotic
c)
Stimulant
d)
Anabolic steroid
22.
Anadrol is considered a(n):
a)
Hallucinogen
b)
Narcotic
c)
Stimulant
d)
Anabolic steroid
23.
Xanax is considered a:
a)
Hallucinogen
b)
Narcotic
c)
Stimulant
d)
Depressant
24.
Amphetamines are considered a:
a)
Hallucinogen
b)
Narcotic
c)
Stimulant
d)
Depressant
25.
Heroin is considered a:
a)
Hallucinogen
b)
Narcotic
c)
Stimulant
d)
Depressant
26.
Which is NOT one of the three factors used to determine placement of a drug into a drug schedule category?
a)
Potential for abuse
b)
Medical value
c)
Potential for dependence
d)
Type of drug
27.
The four main factors that affect toxicity of a substance are dosage, duration, how the drug was taken, and ...
a)
possible drug interactions
b)
age and sex of the user
c)
tolerance of the user
d)
how the drug is excreted from the body
28.
Forensic Toxicologists today are responsible for a wide range of duties. Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of a toxicologist:
a)
analyze body fluids from an autopsy
b)
present evidence in court
c)
facilitate drug testing for employees
d)
question suspects about drug use
29.
Alcohol is excreted from the body through which of the following?
a)
Breath
b)
Perspiration
c)
Urine
d)
All of the above
30.
These drugs are known for drastically changing the appearance of the user, including eroded teeth and body sores:
a)
Heroin
b)
Methamphetamines
c)
Ecstasy
d)
LSD
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