Medical Terminology and Toxicology Quiz

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A woman who has experienced sexual intercourse but still has an intact hymen is referred to as a:

Suppositious Child

Super Fecundation

False Virgin (correct)

Posthumous Child

Which of the following conditions is NOT a valid reason for a Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) according to the given information?

Pregnancy due to rape

Severe mental illness in the mother

Exposure to harmful chemicals during pregnancy

Desire to have fewer children (correct)

What is the most common site of hymenal rupture due to penetration?

Postero Lateral (correct)

Posterior

Lateral

A child born after the death of its father is called a:

Posthumous Child (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the process where two ova are fertilized in two separate ovulatory cycles?

Super Fetation (D) Signup and view all the answers

The study of poisons is known as:

Toxicology (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of a woman faking pregnancy, what term is used to describe the child she claims to be carrying?

Suppositious Child (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the branch of science that deals with the study of snakes called?

Ophiology (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the antidote for cyanide poisoning?

Amyl Nitrate and Vitamin B12 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for gastric lavage?

Organophosphate poisoning (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fatal dose (FD) of Datura in milligrams?

100 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of organophosphate poisoning?

Inhibition of Acetylcholine Esterase (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common symptom of Datura poisoning?

Drowsiness (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a metal chelating agent used as an antidote for iron poisoning?

Desferoxamine (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which poison is known for causing black teeth and tongue?

Cocaine (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the antidote for copper poisoning?

Penicillamine (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an antidote for Opium poisoning?

Naltrexone (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which metal chelating agent is contraindicated in mercury poisoning?

EDTA (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the active form of Cannabis Sativa?

Tetra Hydro Cannabinol (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common insecticide used for suicide, as mentioned in the text?

Organophosphate (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of organophosphate poisoning?

Increased Parasympathetic Activity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the antidote for Strychnine poisoning?

Diazepam (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most commonly abused substance in India?

Alcohol (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these options are correct? (Select all that apply)

Heroin is also known as Smack and Brown Sugar. (A), Cannabis Sativa acts as a CNS stimulant. (C), Cannabis Sativa is a plant that contains the active ingredient called THC. (E), Cannabis Sativa is a plant that contains the active ingredient called THC. (F), Cannabis Sativa is a plant that contains the active ingredient called THC. (H) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal poison for homicide?

Thallium (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of wilfully disobeying a summon in a criminal case?

Custody by Judicial Magistrate (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the punishment for the refusal of taking an oath?

178 IPC (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for false evidence given after taking an oath?

Perjury (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a priority when determining the order of attending summons?

Conduct Money over Witness Expenses (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a Judicial Magistrate?

Exhumation (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the provided content, what does the term "Panchnama" refer to?

An inquest report (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the punishment for creating a false document?

197 IPC (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the court hierarchy?

The Session Court is lower than the High Court. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following acts is associated with the term 'flashing'?

Suddenly showing genitalia in public (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal consequence for violating medical ethics?

Loss of medical license (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of consent is given through gestures?

Implied consent (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Bobbit Syndrome'?

A condition caused by the amputation of female genitalia by a male (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of sexual paraphilia described in the text?

Pedophilia (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal provision under Indian Penal Code for Necrophilia?

IPC 297 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'FMG' stand for in the context of the Medical Council of India Act 1956?

Foreign Medical Graduate (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is associated with 'Streaking'?

Exhibitionism (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Hostile Witness?

Lacks knowledge about the case (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important distinction between a Dying Declaration and a Dying Deposition?

The validity and applicability of the statement (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a valid recorder of a Dying Declaration?

Public (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these could be considered a 'mental injury' under the Indian Penal Code?

A loss of reputation (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of fresh water drowning?

Hemodilution (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of death in dry drowning?

Laryngospasm (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)?

To define specific crimes and determine penalties (D) Signup and view all the answers

In a legal examination of a witness, who is allowed to ask leading questions?

The lawyer conducting the cross-examination (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Indian Legal System & Court Procedure

IPC (Indian Penal Code): Contains 511 sections, covering crime and punishment.
CRPC (Criminal Procedure Code): Includes 484 sections, focusing on investigation and judgment.
Indian Evidence Act: Dated 1872, distinguishes between oral and documentary evidence.
Witness Types: Includes eye witnesses (Mc witness), hearsay witnesses (not valid, with exceptions like dying declarations), and expert witnesses (qualified doctors). Offences needing warrants
Cognizable Offences: Allowed arrest without warrants as defined under 2(c) CRPC. Related offences
Rape
Ragging
Rash driving
Robbery

Courts

Supreme Court: Highest court in the country.
High Court: Located in each state.
Session Court: Located in each district.
Additional Courts
Assistant Session Courts: With 10+ years of experience.
Judicial Magistrates: Chief judicial magistrate with 7+ years, with further classes of magistrates by years of service in lower ranks.
Inquest: An investigation to determine the cause of death.

Court Procedure

Summon (Subpoena): Disobeying a lawful summon is punishable (174 IPC). This is used related to civil and criminal cases.
Conduct Money: Witnesses receive payment for court expenses.
Oath: Refusal to give an oath is an offence (178 IPC), with perjury (191 IPC) being the false oath. This has a associated penalty (193 IPC).

Dying Declaration

32 IEA: Used for declarations from those expected to die.
Medical Experts: 1st doctor verifies competence of a dying person, while records are made by the proper authorities.
Requirements: Oath, leading questions not needed, signature by recorder and two witnesses, for validity.

Criminal Responsibility

Age: Under 7 years not considered criminally responsible.
Insanity: An insane person is not held responsible for crimes.
Intoxication: Involuntary intoxication is not criminal, whereas voluntary is.
Homicide Related Offences: Include definition, punishment & offences related to murder/ non-murderous homicide. This also covers medical negligence related murder offences.

Injury and Grievous Hurt

Various details surrounding injury , grievous hurt and other offenses
Acts including assault, causes of murder, and accidental death by negligence details are included.

Sexual Offenses

Rape: Definition and associated offences.
Statutory Rape: Defined by the age of the person and consent details.
Examination of victim details: Legal burden considerations.
Sexual Offences: Various sexual offences with details
Unnatural Sexual Offenses: Offences falling outside normal sexual behaviours and their classifications under the legal system.

Electrical Injuries

Types: Joule burns, crocodile burns, filigree burns, and injuries from lightning.
Torture Methods: Including methods such as beating, suffocation, etc.
Causes, types and outcomes of electrical injury.

Chapter 3: Thanatology

Somatic Death: Determination of death through standard assessments.
Cellular Death: When the body cells cease functioning.
Post Mortem Changes: Details on body changes after death.
Types of change effects: Physical effects and characteristics.

Chapter 4: Post-Mortem Techniques

Autopsy Types: Medico-legal, clinical, virtual, obscure & negative autopsies and their uses.
Cause of Death: How to find the cause of death through different processes.
Incisions: Specific incision techniques for various situations.

Types of Bullets

Types: Different projectile types used for different purposes and effects.
Effects: Different projectile effects on the body, and different methods of use.

Blood and Tissue Staining

Colour of Scab: Stages for different colours in scabs over time
Contusions: Types, causes, appearance and effects
Laceration details: Different cuts, causes, effects & patterns.
Sharp Force Trauma: Types of cuts, their effects and causes of them.
Skull Fractures: Different fracture types, medical imaging results & factors
Forensic Ballistics: Various ballistic considerations.

Chapter 10: Toxicology.

Poison Classifications: Organophosphates, corrosives, Metals, acids, poisons & poisonous gases, plant toxins & factors.
Toxic Symptoms: Varying effects of different poisons.
Diagnosis: Methods used to determine the presence of ingested or contacted toxins.
Treatment and Antidotes: Procedures to treat poisoning and corresponding solutions.

Chapter 9: Impotency, Abortion and Virginity.

Impotency, Sterility and Virginity: Causes, medical issues and effects.
Legal Considerations: Relevant legal standards and considerations

Chapter 11: MTP

Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP): Indicating how MTPs are processed.
Medical Process Procedures: Types of procedures for MTPs.

Other Chapters

Details about the effects, causes & treatments of other conditions like drowning, hanging, strangle, accidents & causes of other deaths.
Additional details surrounding different crimes and procedures

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Test your knowledge on medical terminology and toxicology with questions covering hymen integrity, medical termination of pregnancy, and poisoning. This quiz includes a variety of queries about definitions, symptoms, and mechanisms related to these critical topics.