MODULE 4 (PACOP) questions and correct answers

Clinical toxicology correct answer A specialized field of toxicology that designates an area of professional emphasis within the realm of medical science descriptive toxicology correct answer This is an area of toxicology which is concerned directly with toxicity testing, which provide necessary information for safety evaluation and regulatory requirements. fatal dose correct answer The quantity of medicine that can kill an organism taking several small doses at long intervals correct answer Acute poisoning includes, except: Post-Mortem evidence correct answer This is obtained from an examination of the tissues and organs of the dead. due to interference with the enzyme system utilizing it correct answer Death may result from poisoning due to the following causes, except: -increases intestinal injury when a corrosive is ingested -is avoided in a patient showing disturbed electrolyte imbalance -hypertonic cathartic and enemas are hazardous in the presence of impaired renal function correct answer Catharsis as a way of removing a poison includes, except: castor oil correct answer This is recommended in phenol poisoning as a cathartic but is contraindicated in poisoning by chlorinated insecticide, since it may increase intestinal absorption cumulative poison correct answer A poison which increases suddenly in its intensity of action after slow or gradual addition of it is