Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Quiz Crafted by –
Dr. Risha Jasmine Nathan
Assistant Professor
Forensic Science,
Galgotias University,
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Introduction to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
Forensic Medicine and Toxicology is the science which deals with the application of medical knowledge along with toxicological practice aiding in determining the cause of injury or death. Forensic Toxicological analysis reveals if a person has been poisoned or was involved in substance abuse.
Let’s look at the questions and their answers.
Que 1. Blood samples are best stored:
a) Frozen
b) At room temperature
c) In lukewarm water
d) Depends on the weather condition
Answer- a) Frozen
Que 2. In India, what concentration of alcohol is liable to be charged for impaired driving under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988?
a) > 10 mg/ 100 mL blood
b) > 20 mg/ 100 mL blood
c) > 30 mg/ 100 mL blood
d) > 40 mg/ 100 mL blood
Answer- c) > 30 mg/ 100 mL blood
Que 3. Hypostasis of red brown or deep blue color is indicative of poisoning due to:
a) Carbon monoxide
b) Barbiturates
c) Nitrates
d) Cyanides
Answer- c) Nitrates
Que 4. Rigor mortis first evident in:
a) Intestine
b) Myocardium
c) Intestinal muscle
d) Eyelids
Answer- d) Eyelids
Que 5. The ideal location to record the temperature of a dead body is:
a) Rectum
b) Groin
c) Mouth
d) Underarms
Answer- a) Rectum
Que 6. Cadaveric lividity of bluish-green color occurs in poisoning due to:
a) Sodium Nitrite
b) Hydrogen Sulfide
c) Oleander
d) Hydrocyanic Acid
Answer- b) Hydrogen Sulfide
Que 7. Rigor mortis is absent in:
a) Foetus < 20 weeks of Gestation Age
b) Men and Women > 90 years of Age
c) Men with a strong built
d) Women with a strong built
Answer- a) Foetus < 20 weeks of Gestation Age
Que 8. A foetus born dead does not have:
a) Adipocere Formation
b) Mummification
c) Maceration
d) Rigor Mortis
Answer- a) Adipocere Formation
Que 9. A dead body brought to the mortuary for postmortem should not be:
a) Embalmed before Postmortem
b) Undressed in the Absence of the Doctor
c) Stored at <4 ºC
d) All the above
Answer- a) Embalmed before Postmortem
Que 10. Which of the following does not come under the domain of Forensic Toxicology?
a) At Home Drug Testing
b) Sports Performance Testing
c) Workplace Drug Testing
d) Postmortem Analysis
Answer- a) At Home Drug Testing
Que 11. Marijuana is a:
a) Depressant
b) Stimulant
c) Hallucinogen
d) All of the above
Answer- d) All of the above
Ques 12. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Bill was passed in the year:
a) 1955
b) 1965
c) 1975
d) 1985
Answer- d) 1985
Que 13. Anoxic anoxia produced by all except:
a) Drowning
b) Fire Accidents
c) Cyanide Poisoning
d) Strangulation
Answer- c) Cyanide Poisoning
Que 14. Livor mortis is well developed within:
a) 2 hours
b) 4 hours
c) 6 hours
d) 8 hours
Answer- b) 4 hours
Que 15. The appearance of maggots in natural orifices of the dead in summer can be seen within:
a) 2 - 4 hours
b) 6 - 8 hours
c) 8 - 12 hours
d) 12 - 24 hours
Answer- d) 12 – 24 hours