Toxicology and Poisoning Quiz

Test your knowledge on toxicology with questions about poisoning routes, antidotes, and symptoms. Learn about heavy metal, plant-derived, and organophosphate poisons.

#1

Which of the following is not a route of exposure to toxic substances?

Inhalation
Ingestion
Injection
Exhalation
3 answered
#2

Which of the following is considered a heavy metal poison?

Arsenic
Nicotine
Cyanide
Morphine
3 answered
#3

Which of the following organs is primarily affected by carbon monoxide poisoning?

Liver
Kidneys
Lungs
Brain
3 answered
#4

What is the antidote for cyanide poisoning?

Naloxone
Atropine
Sodium thiosulfate
Digoxin
3 answered
#5

Which of the following substances can cause methemoglobinemia?

Carbon monoxide
Benzene
Acetaminophen
Nitrites
4 answered
#6

What is the main toxic component in snake venom?

Acid
Alkaloid
Protein
Carbohydrate
3 answered
#7

What is the antidote for acetaminophen (paracetamol) poisoning?

Flumazenil
Atropine
Naloxone
N-acetylcysteine
3 answered
#8

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of organophosphate poisoning?

Bradycardia
Miosis
Hypotension
Muscle fasciculations
3 answered
#9

Which of the following is a common symptom of lead poisoning in children?

Hypertension
Hearing loss
Hyperactivity
Osteoporosis
3 answered
#10

What is the primary mechanism of action of nerve agents such as sarin?

Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase
Activation of GABA receptors
Blocking of NMDA receptors
Inhibition of serotonin reuptake
3 answered
#11

What is the antidote for anticholinergic poisoning?

Naloxone
Physostigmine
Flumazenil
Glucagon
3 answered
#12

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of mercury poisoning?

Renal failure
Blue discoloration of the skin
Bone marrow suppression
Peripheral neuropathy
2 answered
#13

Which of the following is an example of a plant-derived poison?

Arsenic
Cyanide
Ricin
Mercury
3 answered
#14

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of mushroom poisoning?

Respiratory depression
Liver failure
Hypertension
Hypernatremia
3 answered
#15

What is the primary toxic effect of ethylene glycol ingestion?

Hepatotoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
Cardiotoxicity
Neurotoxicity
3 answered
#16

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of antifreeze poisoning?

Metabolic acidosis
Hypoglycemia
Hypocalcemia
Hyperkalemia
3 answered
#17

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of ricin poisoning?

Renal failure
Seizures
Gastrointestinal symptoms
Myocardial infarction
4 answered

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