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  • 1. Which route of entry produces the fastest effect?
    Oral
    Dermal
    Inhalation
    Rectal
A) Inhalation
B) Inhalation
C) Dermal
D) Rectal
E) Oral
  • 2. Forensic toxicology is best defined as the study of:
A) Toxic substances in relation to law
B) Drugs used in medicine
C) Poisons in industrial work
D) Chemical reactions in the body
  • 3. Which professional is responsible for analyzing drugs and poisons for court purposes?
A) Forensic toxicologist
B) Medical technologist
C) Chemist
D) forensic Pathologist
  • 4. Which of the following is NOT a branch of forensic toxicology?
A) Forensic drug testing
B) Clinical pharmacology
C) Postmortem toxicology
D) Human performance toxicology
  • 5. Forensic toxicology is MOST applicable in which investigation?
A) Theft
B) Arson
C) Poisoning
D) Forgery
  • 6. A poison is a substance that
A) Is illegal
B) Is synthetic
C) Is always fatal
D) Produces harmful effects when introduced into the body
  • 7. Which is classified as a mineral poison?
A) . Nicotine
B) Morphine
C) Arsenic
D) Cocaine
  • 8. Carbon monoxide is classified as a:
A) Metallic poison
B) Volatile liquid
C) Gaseous poison
D) Solid poison
  • 9. Acute poisoning means exposure that is:
A) Repeated
B) Sudden and short-term
C) Occupational
D) Long-term
  • 10. Distribution refers to the:
A) Entry of drugs into blood
B) Movement of drugs in the body
C) Breakdown of drugs
D) Removal of drugs
  • 11. The BEST blood sample in postmortem toxicology is:
A) . Cardiac blood
B) Pulmonary blood
C) Femoral blood
D) Jugular blood
  • 12. Decomposition may cause toxicology results to be:
A) Misleading
B) Unaffected
C) More accurate
D) Faster
  • 13. Long-term drug use is best detected using:
A) Blood
B) Hair
C) Saliva
D) Urine
  • 14. Which specimen best reflects recent drug use?
A) Nails
B) Hair
C) Blood
D) Bone
  • 15. Forensic toxicology is MOST important in which crime?
A) Drug-related offenses
B) Estafa
C) Kidnapping
D) Cybercrime
  • 16. A toxicologist testifying in court is called a(n):
  • 17. A toxicologist testifying in court is called a(n):
A) Expert witness
B) Cyanide
C) Mercury
D) Arsenic
  • 18. Forensic toxicology is MOST concerned with:
A) Medical treatment
B) Legal interpretation of poisons
C) . Chemical synthesis
D) Drug marketing
  • 19. The ultimate goal of forensic toxicology is to:
A) Support justice through science
B) Discover new drugs
C) Examination of his testimony
  • 20. Most common sample for resent drugs or alcohol use
A) Hair
B) . Blood and Urine
C) Tissue
D) Semen
  • 21. The most common sample used for drug test
A) saliva
B) Hashis
C) Urine
  • 22. A condition whrein males have no spermatozoa at all in their seminal fluid
A) Aspermia
B) Oligospermia
C) Anemia
  • 23. Application of benzidine test it gives what color?
A) White
B) Blue
C) Yellow
  • 24. In what mode of administration paison by causing production of sweat
A) Inhalation
B) Oral
C) Anal
D) Injection
  • 25. Which evidence offers strongest resistance to decomposition
A) Blood
B) Urine
C) Semen
D) Hair
  • 26. A condition in which the supply of oxygen to the blood has been reduced below working levels
A) Come
B) Syncope
C) Asphyxia
D) Homicide
  • 27. The hair belong to human if the medulla is
A) one of these
B) Greater than 0.5
C) Approximately 0.5
D) Less than 0.5
  • 28. If the specimen show positive results of presence of blood .what color will appear immediately after performing quaiacum test for blood
A) Beautiful Blue
B) Rose red
C) Intense blue
  • 29. It's contains the most information about the hair
A) Hair shaft
B) Tip
C) Head hair
D) Facial hair
  • 30. 14. The medical dessection and examination of a body in order to determine the cause of death is.
A) Cadaric Spasm
B) Death Certificate
C) Exhumation
D) Autopsy
  • 31. How long after death can a toxicology report be done
A) 4 to 5 weeks
B) 4 to 6 weeks
C) 5 to 7 weeks
  • 32. This test is almost specific for human semen
A) Barberi'o test
B) Florence test
C) None of these
D) Acid phosphatase test
  • 33. Blood is red in color due to the present to:
A) Platelets
B) Serum
C) Hemoglobin
  • 34. What is the must widely used method for finding invisible blood
A) Luminol Test
B) Luminol test
C) Takayama
D) The kastle-Meyer
  • 35. The medical condition of a man whose semen condition no sperm
A) Spermatozoa
B) Oligospermia
C) Azoospermia
  • 36. What is forensic toxicology?
A) Application of toxicology to aid in crime investigation
B) Analysis of drugs in sports
C) Study of poisons only
  • 37. What is the primary goal of forensic toxicology?
A) Identify diseases
B) Study environmental toxins
C) Determine presence and effect of toxic substances in crimes
D) Develop new medications
  • 38. What types of samples are commonly analyzed in forensic toxicology
A) Blood, urine, hair, tissue
B) Plants and chemicals
C) Food and cosmetics
  • 39. What is post-mortem toxicology?
A) Investigation of workplace accidents
B) Analysis of toxic substances in deceased individuals
C) Study of poison antidotes
  • 40. What is the role of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) in forensic toxicology?
A) Analyze DNA
B) Measure pH levels
C) Separate and identify volatile compounds
  • 41. What is the difference between a screening test and a confirmatory test?
A) Screening is preliminary, confirmatory is specific
B) Screening is for drugs, confirmatory is for poisons
C) Screening is final, confirmatory is preliminary
  • 42. What is the significance of the LOD (Limit of Detection) in toxicology testing?
A) Indicates maximum safe dose
B) Measures drug efficacy
C) Lowest concentration of a substance detectable
  • 43. What is a common matrix for drug testing?
A) Bones
B) Hair
C) Salaiva
D) Urine
  • 44. How does hair analysis contribute to forensic Toxicology
A) measure impairment
B) Detects poison
C) Provides historical record of drug exposure
  • 45. What is the purpose of chain of custody in toxicology testing
A) mo maximize evidence
B) Ensure sample integrity and admissibility in court
C) to reduce cost
  • 46. What is an adulterant in urine drug testing?
A) Substance added to mask test results
B) test enhancer
C) preservative
  • 47. What is the significance of metabolite analysis in toxicology?
A) Identifies antidotes
B) Helps determine drug use history
C) Determines drug potency
  • 48. How does alcohol affect the body in acute intoxication
A) Stimulates CNS
B) Enhances vision
C) Depresses CNS
  • 49. What is BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration)?
A) Test for drugs
B) Percentage of alcohol in blood
C) Measure of liver function
  • 50. What is the Widmark formula used for?
A) Calculate drug dosage
B) Identify poisons
C) Estimate BAC
  • 51. What are common post-mortem changes affecting toxicology results?
A) Redistribution and decomposition
B) Increased metabolism
C) Enhanced drug effects
  • 52. What is the role of LC-MS/MS in forensic toxicology?*
A) Analyze metals
B) Sensitive detection of drugs and metabolites
C) Detect explosives
  • 53. How does tolerance impact toxicology interpretation?
A) Affects interpretation of drug levels and impairment
B) Reduces drug efficacy
C) Lowers drug levels
  • 54. What is the significance of the therapeutic index?
A) Indicates safety margin between efficacy and toxicity
B) Defines LOD
C) Measures drug potency
D) Identifies antidotes
  • 55. What is a poison, in toxicological terms?* A: Any medication
A) Legal drugs only
B) Only heavy metals
C) Substance causing harmful physiological effects
  • 56. The mechanism of toxicity of carbon monoxide is:
A) inhibition of cytochrome oxidase
B) Pulmonary edema
C) Formation of carboxyhemoglobin
  • 57. Formic acid is the toxic metabolite responsible for complications in:
A) Methanol poisoning
B) Acetone poisoning
C) Ethylene glycol poisoning
  • 58. The most common route of exposure in occupational lead poisoning is:
A) Ingestion
B) Inhalation
C) Skin absorption
  • 59. 1.It is a quick and simple method used to identify different types of textile fibers based when exposed to Ultraviolet Light.
A) Burning or Ignition Test
B) Microscopic Examination
C) Flourescent Test
  • 60. Animal Fibers exhibit a_________when exposed to UV light.
A) .Pink fluorescence
B) .Bluish fluorescence
C) Green fluorescencelp-045r
  • 61. A forensic scientist is analyzing DNA from a crime scene. Which of the following sources would provide the most reliable DNA sample?
A) A bloodstain on the victim's clothing
B) A strand of hair without the root
C) A bloodstain on the victim's clothing
D) A fingernail clipping from the suspect
  • 62. A forensic toxicologist is investigating a case of suspected alcohol poisoning. Which analytical method is MOST commonly used to determine the blood alcohol concentration?
A) Colorimetric assay
B) Immunoassay
C) Gas chromatography
D) Ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry
  • 63. A forensic chemist is analyzing a sample of ink from a ransom note. Which of the following techniques would be MOST useful for comparing the ink to a reference sample?
A) Microspectrophotometry
B) Visual examination
C) Thin-layer chromatography
D) Ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry
  • 64. A forensic toxicologist is analyzing a blood sample from a deceased individual. Initial screening indicates the presence of a benzodiazepine. To confirm the specific drug and its concentration, which technique should be used?
A) Color spot test
B) Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
C) Ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry
D) Immunoassay
  • 65. A forensic chemist receives a sample of white powder from a crime scene. Preliminary tests suggest the presence of an opioid. Which of the following analytical techniques would be MOST appropriate for confirming the specific type of opioid present and quantifying its concentration?
A) Microcrystal test
B) Immunoassay
C) Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
D) Thin-layer chromatography
  • 66. A forensic scientist is examining a fiber sample found on a victim's clothing. Which of the following techniques would be MOST useful for identifying the type of fiber?
A) Burn test
B) Infrared spectroscopy
C) Microscopic examination
D) Solubility test
  • 67. A forensic chemist is analyzing a sample of lubricant from a sexual assault case. Which of the following techniques would be MOST useful for identifying the type of lubricant?
A) Infrared spectroscopy
B) Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
C) Microscopic examination
D) Visual examination
  • 68. Which of the following is a type of biological matrix that can be used for drug testing?
A) Hair
B) All of the above
C) Urine
D) Blood
  • 69. What is the purpose of quality control in forensic toxicology?
A) To minimize the amount of sample needed
B) To ensure the accuracy and reliability of the results
C) To speed up the testing process
D) To reduce the cost of testing
  • 70. Which of the following is a common route of exposure to toxins?
A) All of the above
B) Ingestion
C) Inhalation
D) Skin absorption
  • 71. Which of the following is a limitation of immunoassay screening tests?
A) They require a large sample volume
B) They are very expensive
C) They are not sensitive enough to detect low concentrations of drugs
D) They can produce false positive results
  • 72. What is the purpose of a screening test in forensic toxicology?
A) To quickly identify the possible presence of drugs or poisons
B) To quantify the exact amount of a drug in a sample
C) To confirm the identity of a drug with absolute certainty
D) To determine the mechanism of action of a drug
  • 73. What is the term for the study of the adverse effects of chemical, physical, or biological agents on living organisms?
A) Physiology
B) Toxicology
C) Pathology
D) Pharmacology
  • 74. Which of the following is a common method for collecting breath samples for alcohol testing?
A) Urine collection
B) Breathalyzer
C) Blood draw
D) Saliva swab
  • 75. Which of the following is a common preservative used for blood samples in forensic toxicology?
A) Hydrochloric acid
B) Acetic acid
C) Sodium chloride
D) Sodium fluoride
  • 76. Which analytical technique is often used as a confirmatory test in forensic toxicology?
A) Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
B) Immunoassay
C) Thin-layer chromatograph
D) Colorimetric assay
  • 77. What type of sample is MOST commonly used in forensic toxicology for initial screening?
A) Hair
B) Tissue
C) Urine
D) Bone
  • 78. Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of forensic toxicology?
A) Interpreting the findings in a legal context
B) Determining the effects of drugs and poisons on the human body
C) Identifying the presence of drugs and poisons in biological samples
D) Providing medical treatment to individuals who have been poisoned
  • 79. Which of the following is an example of a volatile substance that may be analyzed in forensic toxicology?
A) Diazepam
B) Aspirin
C) Ethanol
D) Morphine
  • 80. What is the role of a toxicologist in a death investigation?
A) To determine the cause of death
B) To perform the autopsy
C) To analyze biological samples for the presence of drugs and poisons
D) To interview witnesses
  • 81. What is the role of forensic toxicology in drug-facilitated sexual assault cases?
A) To detect the presence of drugs that may have been used to incapacitate the victim
B) To determine the cause of death
C) To provide counseling to the victim
D) To identify the perpetrator
  • 82. A forensic toxicologist is analyzing a blood sample for the presence of cyanide. What specific precaution is MOST important during sample collection and handling?
A) Collection in a tube with sodium fluoride
B) Use of a preservative to prevent degradation
C) Collection in a heparinized tube
D) Immediate freezing of the sample
  • 83. A person is found dead with a syringe near the body. What is the FIRST step in the toxicological analysis?
A) Collect and analyze the syringe contents
B) Perform a full autopsy
C) Conduct a scene investigation
D) Obtain blood and urine samples
  • 84. A body is exhumed several years after burial. Which tissue is MOST likely to provide reliable toxicology results?
A) Brain
B) Liver
C) Muscle
D) Hair
  • 85. What is the primary purpose of performing a drug extraction in forensic toxicology?
A) To preserve the sample for future testing
B) To concentrate the drug of interest and remove interfering substances
C) To calibrate the analytical instrument
D) To dilute the sample
  • 86. Which of the following best describes the term "pharmacokinetics"?
A) The study of the effects of drugs on the body
B) The study of drug interactions
C) The study of the chemical structure of drugs
D) The study of how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and eliminates drugs
  • 87. Which of the following is a common "false positive" result in drug screening?
A) A negative result when drugs are present
B) A positive result when drugs are not present
C) An inconclusive result
D) An accurate result
  • 88. Which type of sample is often used for workplace drug testing programs?
A) Hair
B) Saliva
C) Blood
D) Urine
  • 89. A body is found in a remote forest. Insect activity suggests the person died several weeks ago. What sample is MOST useful for toxicology testing?
A) Bone marrow
B) Vitreous humor
C) Urine
D) Fresh blood
  • 90. A body is exhumed several years after burial. Which tissue is MOST likely to provide reliable toxicology results?
A) Hair
B) Brain
C) Muscle
D) Liver
  • 91. Which analytical technique is most widely accepted as the confirmatory test in forensic toxicology?
A) Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)
B) Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
  • 92. Which poison classically causes garlic-like odor from the body?
A) Lead
B) Mercury
C) Arsenic
  • 93. Which specimen is most resistant to postmortem decomposition and useful for long-term drug detection?
A) Hair
B) Saliva
C) Urine
  • 94. Which branch of forensic toxicology deals with drug use in criminal investigations such as DUI cases?
A) Fire-related deaths
B) Human performance toxicology
C) Environmental toxicology
  • 95. Carbon monoxide poisoning is commonly associated with which type of crime?
A) Fire-related deaths
B) Sexual assault
C) Theft
  • 96. In a suspected drug-facilitated sexual assault case reported after 48 hours, the most useful sample for toxicological analysis would be:
A) urine
B) blood
C) hair
  • 97. A suspect claims he was not intoxicated during a crime. Which toxicological test result is most legally reliable to assess impairment at the time of offense?
A) Saliva test
B) Blood toxicology report
C) Urine drug screen
  • 98. In homicide investigations, forensic toxicology mainly helps to establish:
A) Cause and role of toxic substances in dea
B) Criminal intent
C) Identity of the offender
  • 99. Forensic toxicology evidence is most useful in criminology to establish:
A) Presence and role of toxic substances in a crime
B) Criminal intent
C) Crime scene reconstruction
  • 100. A delayed onset of blindness after intoxication is characteristic of poisoning by:
A) Carbon monoxide
B) Methanol
C) Ethanol
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