Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What is HMTD?
A
- highest non-toxic dose
- the highest or largest dose which does not result in undesirable or toxic alterations
2
Q
What is TDL?
A
- toxic dose low
- the lowest dose which produces toxic alterations
- administering twice this dose will not cause death
3
Q
What is TDH?
A
- toxic dose high
- the dose which produces toxic alterations
- administering twice this dose will result in death
4
Q
What is the no-effect level?
A
the amount of a chemical that can be ingested without causing any deaths, illness, or toxic alterations in any of the animals for the stated period
5
Q
What is the lethal dose?
What is LD0, LD50, and LD100?
A
- the dose that causes death in any animal during the period of observation
- LD0: the highest dose that does not cause any death
- LD50: the dose that kills 50% of animals in a group
- LD100: the lowest dose that kill all the animals in the group
6
Q
What is the conversion rate for ppm to mg/kg?
A
1 ppm = 1 mg/kg
7
Q
What is the conversion rate for g/ton to ppm?
A
100 g/ton = 110 ppm
8
Q
What is the emetic of choice in the dog?
A
Apomorphine
