Chempath 11: Drugs/forensic Toxicology Flashcards
1
Q
Give 3 reasons to report a death to the coroner ?
A
Violent death
Cause of death unknown
Unnatural or sudden death
2
Q
Which bodily fluid is used to measure glucose post-mortem ?
A
Vitreous Humour (the fluid filling the eyeballs behind the lens)
3
Q
Which drug can cause death by excited delirium in regular users?
A
Cocaine
4
Q
Which specimen can give information of long term drug use ?
A
Hair
5
Q
Which 3 drugs are commonly used in Chemsex ?
A
GHB
Meth
Mephedrone
