Toxicology Basics Quiz
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What is the main focus of toxicology?

  • Identifying the principles of forensic toxicology
  • Understanding experimental observations related to toxic substances
  • Studying the adverse effects of chemical or physical agents on living organisms (correct)
  • Assessing the economic impact of toxic substances
  • What is risk assessment in toxicology primarily concerned with?

  • Identification of potential toxic agents in the environment
  • Assessment of economic impact of chemical exposures
  • Understanding the mechanisms of mutagenesis
  • Quantitative estimate of potential effects of chemical exposures on human health and environments (correct)
  • Why are toxicologists considered important members of the decision-making process?

  • Due to their expertise in assessing potential hazards of chemicals and guiding risk assessment (correct)
  • Based on their ability to assess economic impact of toxic substances
  • Because they are responsible for identifying all toxic agents in the environment
  • For their role in understanding experimental observations related to toxic substances
  • What does hazard identification involve in the risk assessment of a chemical?

    <p>Identifying the potential adverse effects of a chemical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step in risk assessment involves quantifying the relationship between the dose of a chemical and its potential adverse effects?

    <p>Dose-response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Resuscitation of poisoned patients follows the ABCD protocol, where A stands for airway management.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The signs and symptoms of airway obstruction may include dyspnea, air hunger, hoarseness, stridor, cyanosis, sweating, and tachypnea.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The head-tilt or chin-lift technique is used to optimize the airway opening in poisoned patients.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The jaw thrust technique should be avoided in the presence of neck injury when managing the airway of poisoned patients.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Decontamination of toxins is one of the seven major areas of toxicity management.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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