NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
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Which of the following best defines Toxicology?
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The science of detecting and identifying the presence of drugs / poisons in body fluids, tissues, and organs.
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The study of life
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The study of the effects of being fired on a bullet, cartridge, and gun
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The study of fingerprints and analyzing fingerprint patterns to determine matches
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Forensic toxicologists perform scientific tests on bodily fluids and tissue samples to identify any drugs or chemicals present in the body. Working in a lab, the forensic toxicologist performs tests on samples collected by forensic pathologists during an autopsy or by crime scene investigators.
Detailed explanation-2: -Toxicology is the study of poisons and the identification of drugs and other substances a person may have used for medicinal, recreational, or criminal purposes. Toxicology also examines the harmful effects of poisons and drugs on the body.
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