| Question |
Answer |
| ethanol distributes in __ phase of both plasma and erythrocytes |
water |
| ethanol levels are usually measured on __ specimens for uniformity |
whole blood |
| clearance of alcohol from the bloodstream is by zero-order kinetics, meaning __ |
clearance occurs at a constant rate independant of concentration |
| BAC of __% = slight mood alterations, mild sedation |
0.02 |
| BAC of __% = lowered inhibition, impairment of judgment and less rational decisions |
0.06 |
| BAC of __% = decreased reaction time (legally drunk) |
0.08 |
| BAC of __% = impaired balance and coordination |
0.15 |
| BAC of __% = decreased pain and sensation |
0.20 |
| BAC of __% = diminished reflexes, semi-conscious |
0.30 |
| BAC of __% = loss of consciousness, very limited reflexes |
0.40 |
| BAC of __% = death |
0.50 |
| United States madatory BAC limit for public driving > or = __% |
0.08 |
| United States madatory BAC limit for public transportation employees (bus drivers) > or = __% |
0.01 |
| United States madatory BAC limit for pilots > or = __% (also no alcohol in the last 8 hours) |
0.04 |
| wood alcohol |
methanol |
| rubbing alcohol |
isopropanol |
| antifreeze |
ethylene glycol |
| Enzymatic assays utilizing alcohol dehydrogenase reaction may detect __ |
all alcohols |
| gas liquid chromatography provides __ results |
qualitative and quantitative results |
| applies to the handling of evidence and its integrity |
chain of custody |
| lab abnormalities associated with chronic alcohol use |
macrocytosis, anemia, elevations in AST, ALT, GGT, CDT |
| the two methods of pathology of cocaine |
direct effect on sympathetic tone (vasoconstrictor), direct toxicity to myocardium |
| false positive on screening for __ is high (NSAIDS, passive exposure) |
cannabinoids |
| is lipophilic and may stay in the system from days to weeks |
THC |
| Serum drug screen at Duke is used primarily for overdose and ETOH. It includess |
acetaminophen, salicylate, tricyclics, ethanol |
| amphetamine/metamphetamine can be detected in the blood for |
2-3 days |
| benzodiazepines can be detected in the blood for |
up to 4 weeks |
| cocaine can be detected in the blood for |
2-4 hours |
| cocaine metabolites may be detected in the blood for |
3-5 days |
| opiates can be detected in the blood for |
minutes |
| THC can be detected in the blood for |
up to 1 month |
| PCP can be detected in the blood for |
2-3 days |
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