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What is the scope of forensic pharmacy according to the text?
Scope of forensic pharmacy includes medico-legal aspects of poisoning, identification and quantification of poisons through laboratory analysis, and establishing the relationship between tissue residual level and probable cause of death.
What are the different areas covered under forensic toxicology as mentioned in the text?
The different areas covered under forensic toxicology include postmortem forensic toxicology, human performance toxicology, and forensic drug testing.
How is toxicology defined and what is forensic toxicology?
Toxicology is defined as the study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms. Forensic toxicology is the application of toxicology for the purposes of the law.
What are the types of cases covered under postmortem forensic toxicology according to the text?
The types of cases covered under postmortem forensic toxicology include suspected drug intoxication cases, homicides, arson fire deaths, motor vehicle fatalities, and deaths due to natural causes.
In the context of forensic pharmacy, what are some examples of toxic exposure surveillance mentioned in the text?
In the context of forensic pharmacy, toxic exposure surveillance includes drug and substance abuse, as well as cosmetic abuse.
Test your knowledge of forensic pharmacy, toxicology, and pharmacoepidemiology with this quiz from the Department of Pharmacy at Makerere University College of Health Sciences. Explore topics such as medico-legal aspects of poisoning, laboratory analysis of poisons, and establishing relationships between tissue residual levels and causes of death.
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