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1. 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
2. Butalbital: Barbituate. Used in treatment of migraines.
3. Phenobarbital: Barbituate. Used as anticonvulsant.
4. Pentobarbital: Barbituate. Used to relieve intracranial pressure following trauma.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Benzodiazepines: Belladonna Alkaloid. Used as anxiolytics, antidepressants,
anticonvulsants, and as preoperative sedatives.
Common benzos: alprazolam, lorazepam, clonazepam, and diazepam.
Extensive hepatic metabolism.
8. Adult flies caught at the scene need to be properly stored to send to the
lab. This involves: placing the flies in a glass vial containing 70% isopropyl
alcohol.
9. Forensic scientists may use forensic entomology for all the following EX-
CEPT
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.: detect volatile hydrocarbons in
fire deaths.
10. Which of the following methods is the LEAST sensitive 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: Thin-layer chromatography
11. Which ONE of the following drugs is responsible for the most intentional
overdose fatalities? A. Barbiturates
B. Propoxyphene
C. Benzodiazepines
D. Tricyclic Antidepressants
E. Antihistamines: Tricyclic Antidepressants
12. In scenes illuminated by bright sunlight, there will usually 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.: Flash-fill photography
13. Using an alternate light source, you can identify stains that may contain
samples of A. serum.
B. semen.
C. saliva.
D. urine.
E. All of the above: All of the above
14. When submitting tool mark evidence for examination, you 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.
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D. refrain from collecting samples of any material deposited on the tools.
E. All of the above: submit a cast of the tool mark
15. With regards to investigating a scene where firearms 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 hand-
gun.
E. Spent cartridges recovered at the scene can be analyzed by firearm ex-
perts.: A spent cartridge at the scene is most suggestive of a revolver-type
handgun.
16. Which of the following is NOT a bullet fired by a handgun?
A. Semi-jacketed hollow point
B. Wad cutter
C. Buckshot
D. Full metal jacket
E. Lead round nose: Buckshot
17. High-velocity blood spatter is most frequently associated 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.: a gunshot wound, power tool, or
machinery.
18. The "post-mortem examination" phase of a thorough death investigation
should include all of the following EXCEPT which ONE?
A. Consultation with a forensic odontologist upon finding a suspected bite
mark.
B. Full-body X-rays on an infant death.
C. Toxicology requested for alcohol and drugs of abuse.
D. Retaining a DNA blood sample.
1. 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
2. Butalbital: Barbituate. Used in treatment of migraines.
3. Phenobarbital: Barbituate. Used as anticonvulsant.
4. Pentobarbital: Barbituate. Used to relieve intracranial pressure following trauma.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Benzodiazepines: Belladonna Alkaloid. Used as anxiolytics, antidepressants,
anticonvulsants, and as preoperative sedatives.
Common benzos: alprazolam, lorazepam, clonazepam, and diazepam.
Extensive hepatic metabolism.
8. Adult flies caught at the scene need to be properly stored to send to the
lab. This involves: placing the flies in a glass vial containing 70% isopropyl
alcohol.
9. Forensic scientists may use forensic entomology for all the following EX-
CEPT
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.: detect volatile hydrocarbons in
fire deaths.
10. Which of the following methods is the LEAST sensitive 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: Thin-layer chromatography
11. Which ONE of the following drugs is responsible for the most intentional
overdose fatalities? A. Barbiturates
B. Propoxyphene
C. Benzodiazepines
D. Tricyclic Antidepressants
E. Antihistamines: Tricyclic Antidepressants
12. In scenes illuminated by bright sunlight, there will usually 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.: Flash-fill photography
13. Using an alternate light source, you can identify stains that may contain
samples of A. serum.
B. semen.
C. saliva.
D. urine.
E. All of the above: All of the above
14. When submitting tool mark evidence for examination, you 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.
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D. refrain from collecting samples of any material deposited on the tools.
E. All of the above: submit a cast of the tool mark
15. With regards to investigating a scene where firearms 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 hand-
gun.
E. Spent cartridges recovered at the scene can be analyzed by firearm ex-
perts.: A spent cartridge at the scene is most suggestive of a revolver-type
handgun.
16. Which of the following is NOT a bullet fired by a handgun?
A. Semi-jacketed hollow point
B. Wad cutter
C. Buckshot
D. Full metal jacket
E. Lead round nose: Buckshot
17. High-velocity blood spatter is most frequently associated 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.: a gunshot wound, power tool, or
machinery.
18. The "post-mortem examination" phase of a thorough death investigation
should include all of the following EXCEPT which ONE?
A. Consultation with a forensic odontologist upon finding a suspected bite
mark.
B. Full-body X-rays on an infant death.
C. Toxicology requested for alcohol and drugs of abuse.
D. Retaining a DNA blood sample.
