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Duke PA Diagnostic Methods Toxicology of Substance Abuse

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