NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
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Which of the following is NOT a role that a toxicologist might perform?
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Identify toxins in the body.
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Quantify (how much) toxins in the body.
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Speculate a reason why toxins were found in the body.
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Compare healthy organs with toxic organs.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -What does a toxicologist do after toxins are identified in the body? Forensic toxicologists perform scientific tests on bodily fluids and tissue samples to identify any drugs or chemicals present in the body.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
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