Forensic Toxicology

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Which of the following is a function of Clinical Toxicology Laboratory?

  • Testing for drugs of abuse in pre-employment cases
  • Determining toxicity of chemicals in the lab
  • Diagnosing acute intoxication
  • Monitoring therapeutic drug levels (correct)

What is the purpose of urine testing for drugs of abuse?

  • Monitoring therapeutic drug levels
  • Testing for drugs in pre-employment cases (correct)
  • Diagnosing acute intoxication
  • Determining toxicity of chemicals in the lab

What are the four areas of concern in the field of forensic toxicology?

  • Drugs of abuse, therapeutic drugs, acute intoxication, and toxins
  • Drugs of abuse, therapeutic drugs, toxic chemicals, and test animals
  • Drugs of abuse, therapeutic drugs, environmental toxins, and carcinogens (correct)
  • Drugs of abuse, therapeutic drugs, acute intoxication, and lab clearances

How is the toxicity of chemicals determined in the laboratory?

<p>Through animal testing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of therapeutic drug monitoring?

<p>Optimizing dosage on an individual basis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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