ABMDI Board Certification ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Barbituates Four main categories:
1. Ultra-short-acting - used to induce surgical anesthesia
2. Short-acting
3. Intermediate-acting - used as sedative-hypnotics
4. Long-acting
Butalbital Barbituate. Used in treatment of migraines.
Phenobarbital Barbituate. Used as anticonvulsant.
Pentobarbital Barbituate. Used to relieve intracranial pressure following trauma.
Atropine Belladonna Alkaloid. Derived from certain plants including jimson weed and
deadly nightshade. Used as a preanesthetic therapy to control airway secretions
and as a antispasmodic to control gastrointestinal spasms. Used as an antidote in
the treatment of poisoning by cholinesterase inhibitors. Also used in resuscitative
attempts.
Toxic effects: mydriasis, hot dry reddened skin, delirium, and hallucinations.
,Scopalamine Belladonna Alkaloid. Derived from jimson weed and henbane. Used as a
preanesthetic, treatment of Parkinsonism, gastrointestinal disorders, and
prevention of motion sickness.
Toxic effects: Blurred vision, dryness of throat, dilated pupils, somnolence,
mydriasis, skin flushing, hallucinations, and confusion.
Benzodiazepines Belladonna Alkaloid. Used as anxiolytics, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and as
preoperative sedatives.
Common benzos: alprazolam, lorazepam, clonazepam, and diazepam.
Extensive hepatic metabolism.
Adult flies caught at the scene need to be properly placing the flies in a glass vial containing 70% isopropyl alcohol.
stored to send to the lab. This involves
Forensic scientists may use forensic entomology for all detect volatile hydrocarbons in fire deaths.
the following EXCEPT
A. estimate the duration of the post-mortem range (PMI).
B. detect drugs of abuse in maggot infested bodies.
C. detect the location of the body at the time of death.
D. collect DNA material left on the corpse in cases of
sexual assault.
E. detect volatile hydrocarbons in fire deaths.
Which of the following methods is the LEAST sensitive Thin-layer chromatography
chromatographic technique
A. High-pressure liquid chromatograph (HPLC)
B. Liquid chromatography / Mass Spectrometry
C. Thin-layer chromatography
D. Gas chromatography / Mass Spectrometry
E. Gas chromatography
Which ONE of the following drugs is responsible for the Tricyclic Antidepressants
most intentional overdose fatalities?
A. Barbiturates
B. Propoxyphene
C. Benzodiazepines
D. Tricyclic Antidepressants
E. Antihistamines
In scenes illuminated by bright sunlight, there will usually Flash-fill photography
be dark shadow areas. Detail in the deep shadow areas
will be lost when the exposure is based on the overall
brightness of the scene. The brightness level in the
shadow areas can be raised to the overall brightness of
the scene by using
A. an alternate light source
B. ultraviolet fluorescence.
C. flash-fill photography.
D. an increased F-stop.
E. a restricted aperture.
, Using an alternate light source, you can identify stains All of the above
that may contain samples of
A. serum.
B. semen.
C. saliva.
D. urine.
E. All of the above
When submitting tool mark evidence for examination, you submit a cast of the tool mark
should always
A. place the tool against the tool marked evidence.
B. make test cuts or impressions rather than submit the
tool.
C. submit a cast of the tool mark.
D. refrain from collecting samples of any material
deposited on the tools.
E. All of the above
With regards to investigating a scene where firearms A spent cartridge at the scene is most suggestive of a revolver-type handgun.
were used, which ONE of the following statements is
FALSE?
A. Bullet holes through doors can produce atypical
entrance wounds.
B. The presence of spent cartridges at the scene
suggests a semi-automatic assault rifle.
C. Fragments from intermediate targets can cause
pseudo-stippling.
D. A spent cartridge at the scene is most suggestive of a
revolver-type handgun.
E. Spent cartridges recovered at the scene can be
analyzed by firearm experts.
Which of the following is NOT a bullet fired by a Buckshot
handgun?
A. Semi-jacketed hollow point
B. Wad cutter
C. Buckshot
D. Full metal jacket
E. Lead round nose
High-velocity blood spatter is most frequently associated a gunshot wound, power tool, or machinery.
with injuries due to
A. a gunshot wound, fall, or power tool.
B. a motor vehicle accident, gunshot wound, or fall.
C. a fall, blunt trauma, or motor vehicle accident.
D. a gunshot wound, power tool, or machinery.
E. blunt trauma, sharp force trauma, or fall.
ANSWERS
Barbituates Four main categories:
1. Ultra-short-acting - used to induce surgical anesthesia
2. Short-acting
3. Intermediate-acting - used as sedative-hypnotics
4. Long-acting
Butalbital Barbituate. Used in treatment of migraines.
Phenobarbital Barbituate. Used as anticonvulsant.
Pentobarbital Barbituate. Used to relieve intracranial pressure following trauma.
Atropine Belladonna Alkaloid. Derived from certain plants including jimson weed and
deadly nightshade. Used as a preanesthetic therapy to control airway secretions
and as a antispasmodic to control gastrointestinal spasms. Used as an antidote in
the treatment of poisoning by cholinesterase inhibitors. Also used in resuscitative
attempts.
Toxic effects: mydriasis, hot dry reddened skin, delirium, and hallucinations.
,Scopalamine Belladonna Alkaloid. Derived from jimson weed and henbane. Used as a
preanesthetic, treatment of Parkinsonism, gastrointestinal disorders, and
prevention of motion sickness.
Toxic effects: Blurred vision, dryness of throat, dilated pupils, somnolence,
mydriasis, skin flushing, hallucinations, and confusion.
Benzodiazepines Belladonna Alkaloid. Used as anxiolytics, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and as
preoperative sedatives.
Common benzos: alprazolam, lorazepam, clonazepam, and diazepam.
Extensive hepatic metabolism.
Adult flies caught at the scene need to be properly placing the flies in a glass vial containing 70% isopropyl alcohol.
stored to send to the lab. This involves
Forensic scientists may use forensic entomology for all detect volatile hydrocarbons in fire deaths.
the following EXCEPT
A. estimate the duration of the post-mortem range (PMI).
B. detect drugs of abuse in maggot infested bodies.
C. detect the location of the body at the time of death.
D. collect DNA material left on the corpse in cases of
sexual assault.
E. detect volatile hydrocarbons in fire deaths.
Which of the following methods is the LEAST sensitive Thin-layer chromatography
chromatographic technique
A. High-pressure liquid chromatograph (HPLC)
B. Liquid chromatography / Mass Spectrometry
C. Thin-layer chromatography
D. Gas chromatography / Mass Spectrometry
E. Gas chromatography
Which ONE of the following drugs is responsible for the Tricyclic Antidepressants
most intentional overdose fatalities?
A. Barbiturates
B. Propoxyphene
C. Benzodiazepines
D. Tricyclic Antidepressants
E. Antihistamines
In scenes illuminated by bright sunlight, there will usually Flash-fill photography
be dark shadow areas. Detail in the deep shadow areas
will be lost when the exposure is based on the overall
brightness of the scene. The brightness level in the
shadow areas can be raised to the overall brightness of
the scene by using
A. an alternate light source
B. ultraviolet fluorescence.
C. flash-fill photography.
D. an increased F-stop.
E. a restricted aperture.
, Using an alternate light source, you can identify stains All of the above
that may contain samples of
A. serum.
B. semen.
C. saliva.
D. urine.
E. All of the above
When submitting tool mark evidence for examination, you submit a cast of the tool mark
should always
A. place the tool against the tool marked evidence.
B. make test cuts or impressions rather than submit the
tool.
C. submit a cast of the tool mark.
D. refrain from collecting samples of any material
deposited on the tools.
E. All of the above
With regards to investigating a scene where firearms A spent cartridge at the scene is most suggestive of a revolver-type handgun.
were used, which ONE of the following statements is
FALSE?
A. Bullet holes through doors can produce atypical
entrance wounds.
B. The presence of spent cartridges at the scene
suggests a semi-automatic assault rifle.
C. Fragments from intermediate targets can cause
pseudo-stippling.
D. A spent cartridge at the scene is most suggestive of a
revolver-type handgun.
E. Spent cartridges recovered at the scene can be
analyzed by firearm experts.
Which of the following is NOT a bullet fired by a Buckshot
handgun?
A. Semi-jacketed hollow point
B. Wad cutter
C. Buckshot
D. Full metal jacket
E. Lead round nose
High-velocity blood spatter is most frequently associated a gunshot wound, power tool, or machinery.
with injuries due to
A. a gunshot wound, fall, or power tool.
B. a motor vehicle accident, gunshot wound, or fall.
C. a fall, blunt trauma, or motor vehicle accident.
D. a gunshot wound, power tool, or machinery.
E. blunt trauma, sharp force trauma, or fall.
