9 Questions
What percentage of cases does the Swiss study suggest that medical history plays an important role in interpreting post-mortem data?
70%
Which of the following does NOT prove that a drug or poison caused the death?
Negative result
What is a possible indicator of intravenous drug abuse according to the text?
Powder residue in the nostrils
What odor is associated with cases of cyanide poisoning?
Almond smell
What could have caused hemorrhagic gastritis according to the text?
All of the above
What factor should be considered when interpreting postmortem drug concentration?
The survival time of the individual
In toxicology, what is the relationship between survival time and postmortem drug concentration?
Survival time is inversely proportional to postmortem drug concentration
What is a limitation of using postmortem drug concentration for interpretation?
It cannot be reliably used if analyzed in femoral blood
What type of substances have limited data available for interpretation of postmortem drug concentration?
Non-medicinal substances like pesticides and PPD
Explore the role of medical history in interpreting post-mortem data and understanding the limitations of autopsy findings related to drug or poison use. Test your knowledge of identifying signs of poisoning and distinguishing between causation and correlation in forensic investigations.
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