ABMDI Board Certification Exam 2026
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Barbituates - Correct answer-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 - Correct answer-Barbituate. Used in treatment of migraines.
Phenobarbital - Correct answer-Barbituate. Used as anticonvulsant.
Pentobarbital - Correct answer-Barbituate. Used to relieve intracranial pressure
following trauma.
Atropine - Correct answer-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.
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,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 - Correct answer-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 - Correct answer-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 stored to send to the lab. This
involves - Correct answer-placing the flies in a glass vial containing 70% isopropyl
alcohol.
Forensic scientists may use forensic entomology for all the following EXCEPT
A. estimate the duration of the post-mortem range (PMI).
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,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. - Correct answer-detect volatile
hydrocarbons in fire deaths.
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 - Correct answer-Thin-layer chromatography
Which ONE of the following drugs is responsible for the most intentional overdose
fatalities?
A. Barbiturates
B. Propoxyphene
C. Benzodiazepines
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, D. Tricyclic Antidepressants
E. Antihistamines - Correct answer-Tricyclic Antidepressants
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. - Correct answer-Flash-fill photography
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 - Correct answer-All of the above
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
Barbituates - Correct answer-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 - Correct answer-Barbituate. Used in treatment of migraines.
Phenobarbital - Correct answer-Barbituate. Used as anticonvulsant.
Pentobarbital - Correct answer-Barbituate. Used to relieve intracranial pressure
following trauma.
Atropine - Correct answer-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.
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,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 - Correct answer-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 - Correct answer-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 stored to send to the lab. This
involves - Correct answer-placing the flies in a glass vial containing 70% isopropyl
alcohol.
Forensic scientists may use forensic entomology for all the following EXCEPT
A. estimate the duration of the post-mortem range (PMI).
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,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. - Correct answer-detect volatile
hydrocarbons in fire deaths.
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 - Correct answer-Thin-layer chromatography
Which ONE of the following drugs is responsible for the most intentional overdose
fatalities?
A. Barbiturates
B. Propoxyphene
C. Benzodiazepines
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, D. Tricyclic Antidepressants
E. Antihistamines - Correct answer-Tricyclic Antidepressants
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. - Correct answer-Flash-fill photography
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 - Correct answer-All of the above
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