NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

TOXICOLOGY

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Human specimens to test for ingestion of poison:
A
lungs, blood
B
stomach contents, liver, blood
C
liver, blood, kidneys
D
kidneys, vitreous humor
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tests and techniques, including chromatographic and spectrophotometric methods, are detailed for blood, urine, and tissue analysis. Blood and urine tests described include those for salicylate, paracetamol, ethanol, and carbon monoxide, as well as immunological tests.

Detailed explanation-2: -Blood tests can sometimes help doctors determine the type and amount of certain toxic substances. For example, blood can be tested for toxic levels of ingested acetaminophen or inhaled carbon monoxide. Blood may be tested to assess glucose levels.

Detailed explanation-3: -Blood, Urine, Liver-Blood is often the specimen of choice for detecting, quantifying and interpreting drugs and other toxicant concentrations.

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