WorksheetsToxicology Review
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 16mins
Who is the father of Toxicology?
Francis Galton
Mathieu Orfila
Edmond Locard
What is a factor that is considered when determining the toxicity of a substance?
Dosage & Duration (acute or chronic?)
Exposure method
Physiological Factors
Interaction with other substances
All of the above
Which is NOT the role of a forensic toxicologist?
Identify manner of exposure (deliberate, accidental, undetermined)
Determine time of death
Test body fluid and tissue samples for presence of substances
True or false: Poison is any substance that can cause death or illness in an organism, and a toxin is a type of poison created by organisms in nature.
True
False
Which sample(s) are usually tested for toxins/poisons? (Choose 3)
Body fluids (blood, urine)
Nail clippings
Organs & Tissues
Hair
How should glass evidence be stored?
In paper or cardboard containers
In metal containers
In plastic containers
Symptoms of food poisoning include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. What are two causes of food poisoning?
Salmonella from raw meat
Unpasteurized dairy
Unripe veggies and fruits
Match each drug to its respective schedule: cocaine, MDMA, anabolic steroids
I,II,III
II, I, III
III, II, V
Which drug classification matches this description?: Decreased mental stimulation and central nervous system activity
Stimulants (cocaine, meth)
Narcotics (Heroin, Oxycodone)
Hallucinogens (MDMA, Marijuana)
Depressants (alcohol, barbiturates)
Which drug schedule does this description match? High potential for abuse and addiction, have SOME medical value
III
V
II
IV
Which schedule do marijuana, LSD, and MDMA belong in?
I
V
II
IV
Is this statement true? Methamphetamine is a narcotic.
Yes, it reduces pain
No, it is a depressant
No, it is a hallucinogen
No, it is a stimulant
Which term describes drugs that lead people from less-harmful drugs to more-harmful drugs?
Rookie drugs
Stimulant drugs
Gateway drugs
Anabolic steroids
Which of these is called the date rape drug?
Rohypnol
Marijuana
Cocaine
Hydrocodone
Which term is used to describe when increased amounts of a drug or other substance is needed to produce the same desired effect?
Drug Dealer
Drug Overdose
Drug Tolerance
Drug Withdrawal
What is drug withdrawal ?
Stopping the use of a drug completely
Distancing oneself from drug users
Receiving intervention and punishment after violating drug laws
Unpleasant mental and physical symptoms that happen after cessation of a drug
True or false: Screening tests narrow down results, while confirmatory tests only identify a specific substance
False
True
The ________ test detects arsenic, and was the first use of toxicology in a jury trial.
Marsh
Van Urk
Chromatography
Marquis Reagant
Which test identifies a chemical by separating it into its color components?
Van Urk
Dillie Koppanyi
Marquis reagant
Paper chromatography
Which color test detects meth, heroin, and MDMA?
Dillie Koppanyani
Marquis Reagant
The Dillie Koppanyani test turns __________ in the presence of ____________.
orange-brown;LSD
yellow;barbiturates
pink;cocaine
violet-blue;barbiturates
Acute toxicity is a ____ dose over a ________ period of time, while chronic toxicity is a ________ dose over a _______ period of time.
low, short ; high, long
high, short ; low, long
low, long ; high, short
high, long; low, short
What is the LD50
Percentage of population that 50 mg/kg of the substance kills
A test used to determine a timeline of chronic toxicity
A certification that toxicologists must earn
Amount of substance that would kill 50% of the test population
How many total g of aspirin (LD50 of 200mg/kg) would be required to kill 50% of individuals weighing 65kg?
13,000 mg
14,500 mg
13,200 mg
14,700 mg
What is the relationship between alcohol proof and percentage?
No relationship
Percentage is twice the proof
Proof is twice the percentage
Which factor does NOT impact the effect of alcohol on the body?
Gender
Race
Weight
Hydration
Why does alcohol effect males and females differently (even with the same amount of alcohol consumed)?
Men's testosterone increases the effects of alcohol and have more body water, so they get intoxicated quicker
Women absorb and metabolize alcohol differently and have less body water, so they get intoxicated quicker
Which substance is used by veterinarians and causes hallucinations?
Ketamine
Morphine
Anabolic steroids
