NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of these can tell us if a person is under the influence of a drug right now.
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Blood
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Urine
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Hair
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Stomach contents
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Drug response can be impacted by several factors including diet, comorbidities, age, weight, drug–drug interactions, and genetics.
Detailed explanation-2: -A toxicology test (drug test or “tox screen”) looks for traces of drugs in your blood, urine, hair, sweat, or saliva. You may need to be tested because of a policy where you work or go to school. Your doctor could also order a toxicology test to help you get treatment for substance abuse or keep your recovery on track.
Detailed explanation-3: -the type and strength. how the drug was made. your height, weight, age, and metabolism. the amount you take. how often or how long you have used the drug. how the drug is taken (orally, snorting or injecting).
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