Journal Discussion

What is your opinion of the course? Did it meet your expectations? What suggestions can you offer for improvements of this course for future students?

Optional: What are some of the steps that should be taken in managing acute poisoning? What advice would you give an individual who is not a medical professional on what to do if he or she comes across someone experiencing acute poisoning?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary

1. Identify the six toxicological principles that are applied in evaluating a poisoned individual. Give an example of two of these principles.

2. Identify the four categories of street drugs, and provide an example of each. Discuss symptoms of the use of each drug.

3. "G" is the street name of the commonly abused street drug GHB. Like many drugs, the risk of toxicity is increased when mixed with other drugs. Identify another commonly used drug that can be toxic when mixed with GHB. Discuss the progression of effects leading to toxicity and death from the combination of the two drugs.

4. How can toxicant absorption be reduced after exposure to the skin? How can absorption be reduced for orally consumed chemicals?