NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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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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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The phrase “under the influence” refers to impairment, to any degree, of an individual’s ability to safely perform the activity in question as a result of the use of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both.
Detailed explanation-3: -Drug Abuse Screen Test (DAST, also known as DAST-10). This test contains 10 yes or no questions about how much and how often you take drugs. It also asks if the drugs are causing problems in your life and health.