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Toxicology Review

Question 1 of 18

1

Substance abuse is most accurately defined as knowingly misusing a substance to produce a desired effect.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 2 of 18

1

Signs and symptoms of a sympathomimetic overdose include sedation, hypotension, and slurred speech.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 18

1

Most poisonings occur via the injection route.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 4 of 18

1

Injection poisonings are easily diluted or removed because they absorb slowly.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 18

1

Activated Charcoal is contraindicated for patients that have ingested acids or bases.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 18

1

Marijuana is the most commonly abused drug in the US.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 18

1

Alcohol impairs the body's ability to clot.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 18

1

Being too intoxicated should be the highest suspicion if a female was sexually assaulted but has no memory of the event.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 18

1

Naloxone (Narcan) is the treatment for a suspected opioid overdose.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 18

1

A patient that presents with significant bradypnea, bradycardia, and pinpoint pupils has most likely overdosed on Valium.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 18

1

Atropine is used to treat exposures to nerve gasses or organophosphates.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 12 of 18

1

A patient who presents with tachypnea, nausea and vomiting, ringing in the ears, and a high fever should be suspected of ingesting aspirin.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 13 of 18

1

Select the drugs that are examples of sympathomimetics:

Select one or more of the following:

  • methamphetamine

  • Heroin

  • Ecstasy (MDMA)

  • Cocaine

  • LSD

  • Marijuana

  • Caffeine

Explanation

Question 14 of 18

1

Select the which of the following are examples of Opioids

Select one or more of the following:

  • Methamphetamine

  • Heroin

  • Roofies

  • Whippets

  • Codeine

  • Vicodin

  • OxyCotin

Explanation

Question 15 of 18

1

Which of the following drugs fall into the sedative/ hypnotic category?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Rohypnol

  • DMT

  • Caffeine

  • Alcohol

  • Benzodiazepines

  • Vicodin

  • Barbiturates

Explanation

Question 16 of 18

1

Which of the following drugs below fit into the abused inhalants category?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Cocaine

  • Spray paint

  • Whippets

  • Nutmeg

  • Mushrooms

  • Glue

  • gasoline

Explanation

Question 17 of 18

1

Which of the following drugs are examples of hallucinogens?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Fentanyl

  • Codeine

  • Xanax

  • LSD

  • Toad Skin

  • DMT

  • Marijuana

  • PCP

  • Ketamine

Explanation

Question 18 of 18

1

You know the treatment for toxicological emergencies

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation