Toxicology Flashcards

An individual whose job is to detect and identify drugs and poisons in body fluids, tissues, and organs is called?

Which of the following is NOT a division of Forensic Toxicology? (Select one)

Which famous celebrity died from a drug cocktail given to them by their doctor?

What is the classification system used to organize drugs?

Which of the following toxins produces symptoms such as increased heart rate, dilated pupils, sweating, and increased body temperature? (Select one)

What famous cult leader talked his followers into drinking cyanide tainted Kool-aid?

What is the current legal measure of blood alcohol concentration in the US?

Alcohol is converted into this toxin when processed by the liver: ___?

What is the most widely abused drug in the US?

Which of the following factors does NOT affect blood alcohol absorption? (Select one)

Lead is classified as a schedule ___ drug.

What is derived from plants and affects the user's perceptions?

What drugs increase the feelings of energy while suppressing the appetite?

Which drugs promote cell and tissue growth and have a chemical structure similar to testosterone?

What poison was Napoleon Bonaparte exposed to when he died?

Toxicology Concepts

Toxicologists specialize in detecting and identifying drugs and poisons in body fluids, tissues, and organs.
Forensic Toxicology includes divisions such as Doping Control, Post Mortem Toxicology, Human Performance Toxicology, while Serology Testing is NOT part of this division.

Michael Jackson died due to a drug cocktail administered by his doctor, highlighting the dangers of prescription medication misuse.
Jim Jones orchestrated a mass suicide by convincing followers to drink Kool-Aid laced with cyanide, representing a historical case of toxicological tragedy.

Drug Classification and Regulations

The Drug Classification Act organizes drugs into different categories based on their effects and potential for abuse.
LSD is known to cause symptoms like increased heart rate, dilated pupils, excessive sweating, and elevated body temperature.
The current legal blood alcohol concentration limit in the United States stands at 0.08 g/100mL for drivers.

Drug Metabolism and Effects

Alcohol is processed by the liver, where it is converted into various compounds; Arsenic is mentioned incorrectly as a byproduct of ethanol metabolism (it’s actually Acetaldehyde).
Marijuana is identified as the most widely abused drug in the U.S., reflecting its prevalence and societal impact.

Factors Influencing Alcohol Absorption

Factors affecting blood alcohol absorption include body weight, food intake, and rate of consumption, while tolerance does NOT significantly change absorption rates.

Drug Classifications

Lead is classified as a Schedule 5 drug, indicating it's recognized as having a lower potential for abuse compared to higher schedule drugs.
Amphetamines, derived from plants, notably affect users' perceptions and mood.
Stimulants enhance energy levels and suppress appetite, often used in weight loss medications.
Steroids, with a structure similar to testosterone, are used to promote cell and tissue growth, commonly misused in sports.

Historical Toxicology

Napoleon Bonaparte's suspected exposure to Arsenic upon his death remains a topic of discussion in toxicology studies, illustrating the historical significance of poisons.

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