Pharm Tox Final Questions with Correct Answers
Is normally liquid at room temperature Correct Answer-Elemental
Mercury
A patient presents to your clinic and upon exam you notice white lines
on the base of his finger nails. You suspect possible _____ toxicity.
Correct Answer-Arsenic
A patient presents to your clinic and upon exam you notice a bluish
black line on the teeth and the gum tooth interface. You suspect possible
____ toxicity. Correct Answer-Lead
Where are most cases of toxicity encountered Correct Answer-In the
home
While reviewing the blood results of a young patient who came to your
clinic complaining of slight mental retardation, you notice a decreased
RBC count and the pathologist note that there is mild basophilic
stippling, you immediately suspect possible _____ toxicity Correct
Answer-Lead
A child presents to your clinic with a history of acute onset
hematochezia and hematemesis. The child had been at their
grandparent's house the night before and may have gotten into some of
the grandparents "medicine" on the nightstand. You suspect possible
_____ toxicity Correct Answer-Iron
, Organophosphate insecticides would be classified as direct acting
cholinomimetics as they directly bind to acetylcholinesterase preventing
its action Correct Answer-False
The majority of fatalities associated with street drugs are caused by
which of the following? Correct Answer-Cocaine and amphetamine
_____ antidotes react with the poison rendering it non toxic Correct
Answer-Chemical
The toxic principle in the preservative Thimerosal used in vaccines is the
organic compound methyl mercury. Correct Answer-False
When you hear a Home Depot or Lowes commercial on the radio
advertising a natural insecticide, it's more likely a brand containing
rotenones, which are insecticides derived from the yellow flower of the
Chrysanthemum plant. Correct Answer-False
Picture yourself out in the woods with some friends on a camping trip.
One of the group begins to demonstrate signs and symptoms consistent
with organophosphate poisoning. Which one of the following toxic
plants could be used as an emergency antidote and possible save the life
of the group member? Correct Answer-Jimsonweed
The toxic agent in the mistletoe plant is Correct Answer-B-
phenylethylamine and Tyramine
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