NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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a common form of murder.
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not a common form of murder.
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a common form of suicide.
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a common form of manslaughter.
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Detailed explanation-1: -By definition, people may be exposed intentionally, accidentally, or deliberately. The Greek philosopher, Socrates, was one of the earliest reported victims of poisoning. Although poisoning is popular in murder mysteries and detective stories, it is: not a common form of murder.
Detailed explanation-2: -Death from acute poisoning is most commonly the result of either smoke inhalation or illegal drug use. Severe poisoning is only rarely due to the ingestion of chemicals (particularly detergents and cleaning products), cosmetics, or plant matter.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cyanide is a rapidly acting, potentially deadly chemical that interferes with the body’s ability to use oxygen. Cyanide can be a colorless gas or liquid, such as hydrogen cyanide (HCN) or cyanogen chloride (CNCl). Cyanide can also be a crystal (solid) form such as sodium cyanide (NaCN) or potassium cyanide (KCN).