NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
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Which of these activities would a Forensic toxicologist NOT preform?
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Determine the chemical make up of ink
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Determine if drugs played a role in an accident
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Determine if drugs played a role in a perpetrators actions
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Determine if a person died of natural causes or a poison
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The five primary methods of analysis include spectrophotometry, chromatographic methods, immunologic methods, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, and special methods for metal analysis. Ultraviolet spectrophotometry is one of the most common methods employed for drug analysis.
Detailed explanation-2: -Forensic toxicology analyzes biological samples like urine, blood, saliva, hair, and others to identify and confirm the presence of toxins and drugs. Analytical tests done in forensic toxicology gives an idea about the chemical substances present and also the concentration.
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