Toxicology and Drug Analysis Quiz

Test your understanding of toxicology and drug analysis with these questions covering routes of administration, drug metabolism, and more.

#1

Which of the following is NOT a route of drug administration?

Intravenous
Intramuscular
Subcutaneous
Intracardiac
#2

Which of the following is a common symptom of acute poisoning?

Chronic fatigue
Weight gain
Nausea and vomiting
Increased appetite
#3

Which of the following is an example of a controlled substance?

Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Cocaine
Benadryl
#4

Which of the following is a common opioid analgesic medication?

Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Morphine
Acetaminophen
#5

Which of the following is NOT a common method for drug testing?

Urine test
Blood test
Saliva test
Hair test
#6

What does TLC stand for in the context of drug analysis?

Total Lipid Count
Thin Layer Chromatography
Total Lethal Concentration
Theoretical Liquid Crystal
#7

Which of the following is a common enzyme used in toxicology to metabolize drugs?

Lipase
Protease
Cytochrome P450
Amylase
#8

What is the LD50 value used to determine in toxicology?

The lethal dose required to kill 50% of a population
The lowest dose of a drug that produces a toxic effect
The time it takes for a drug to reach half of its maximum concentration
The dose required to achieve a therapeutic effect in 50% of the population
#9

Which of the following is an example of a hallucinogenic drug?

Cocaine
Heroin
LSD
Methamphetamine
#10

What is the primary purpose of forensic toxicology?

To determine the cause of death
To enhance athletic performance
To treat drug addiction
To diagnose infectious diseases
#11

Which of the following factors does NOT affect drug metabolism?

Age
Sex
Blood type
Genetics
#12

What is the primary target organ for toxicants that enter the body through inhalation?

Liver
Kidneys
Lungs
Brain
#13

What is the mechanism of action of an antidote?

It neutralizes the toxic effects of a drug
It enhances the toxicity of a drug
It inhibits drug metabolism
It delays drug absorption
#14

Which analytical technique is commonly used for the detection and quantification of drugs in biological samples?

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
X-ray Diffraction
#15

What is the primary route of excretion for most drugs?

Breath
Sweat
Urine
Feces
#16

What is the term for the study of the effects of drugs on the body?

Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacognosy
Pharmacogenetics
#17

What is the term for the study of how drugs move throughout the body?

Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacogenomics
Pharmacognosy
#18

Which drug analysis technique relies on the separation of components based on their charge and size?

Mass spectrometry
Capillary electrophoresis
High-performance liquid chromatography
Immunoassay
#19

Which of the following drug classes is known for its sedative and hypnotic effects?

Antidepressants
Antipsychotics
Benzodiazepines
Antihistamines

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