Chapter 19 Toxicology

Question 1

Agents that produce false perceptions in any one of the five senses.

Answer 1

Hallucinogens

Question 2

Vomited blood.

Answer 2

Hematemesis

Question 3

A severe withdrawal syndrome seen in alcoholics who are deprived of ethyl alcohol; characterized by restlessness, fever, sweating, disorientation, agitation, and seizures; can be fatal if untreated.

Answer 3

Delirium tremens (DTs)

Question 4

The need for increasing amounts of a drug to obtain the same effect.

Answer 4

Tolerance

Question 5

Any drug or agent with actions similar to morphine.

Answer 5

Opiods

Question 6

A poison or harmful substance produced by bacteria, animals, or plants.

Answer 6

Toxin

Question 7

A sleep-inducing effect or agent.

Answer 7

Hypnotic

Question 8

Swallowing; taking a substance by mouth.

Answer 8

Ingestion

Question 9

A state of overwhelming obsession or physical need to continue the use of a drug or agent.

Answer 9

Addiction

Question 10

The misuse of any substance to produce some desired effect.

Answer 10

Substance abuse

Question 11

The study of toxic or poisonous substances.

Answer 11

Toxicology

Question 12

An agent that produces an excited state.

Answer 12

Stimulant

Question 13

An excessive quantity of a drug which, when taken or administered, can have toxic or lethal consequences.

Answer 13

Overdose

Question 14

A substance that decreases activity and excitement.

Answer 14

Sedative

Question 15

Vomiting.

Answer 15

Emesis

Question 16

A substance whose chemical action could damage structures or impair function when introduced into the body.

Answer 16

Poison

Question 17

A substance that is used to neutralize or counteract a poison.

Answer 17

Antidote

Question 18

Vomited material.

Answer 18

Vomitus