NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
True
|
|
False
|
|
Either A or B
|
|
None of the above
|
Detailed explanation-1: -Human Performance Toxicology: The forensic toxicologist investigates the effects of drugs and alcohol on human performance and behavior, and the legal consequences of drug use. Examples of human performance investigations include impaired driving, vehicular assault and homicide, and drug-facilitated crimes.
Detailed explanation-2: -FORENSIC TOXICOLOGISTS GROUP POISONS ACCORDING TO THE METHOD USED TO ISOLATE THE SUBSTANCES FROM BODY TISSUES OR FLUIDS. THESE GROUPS INCLUDED GASES, STEAM VOLATILE POISONS, METALLIC POISONS, NONVOLATILE ORGANIC POISONS, AND MISCELLANEOUS POISONS.
Detailed explanation-3: -Toxicants and ascertain whether they contributed to or caused harm or death; Substances that may affect a person’s performance or behaviour and ability to make rational judgement; and. Substances that are not compliant with employment regulations or classified as substances of abuse.