Series by Gupta 17: MCQ'S IN TOXICOLOGY WITH ILLUSTRATIONS

MCQ'S IN TOXICOLOGY WITH                            ILLUSTRATIONS 

(ILLUSTRATIVE TOXICOLOGY) 

 by PK Gupta 1st ed 2018 pages 640

Ist Edition 2018 MCQ in Toxicology book contains more than 3400 MCQ’s, 250 illustrations and more than 30 tables (Illustrative Toxicology) authored by PK Gupta published by Elsevier /Academic Press USA pages 640 has been considered as an Outstanding document by BOOK OF RECORDS. This book covers a wide range of core toxicological areas which is aimed to make the study of toxicology simple and understandable through key points, short-problem-solving and objective questions. For more details visit:  https://www.elsevier.com/books/illustrated-toxicology/gupta/978-0-12-813213-5 

Illustrated Toxicology: With Study Questions is an essential, practical resource for self-study and guidance catering to a broad spectrum of students.

The book “Illustrative Toxicology, with Question Bank” is aimed to make the study of toxicology simple and understandable through illustrations, images, custom made drawings, self-explanatory tables, and questions and answers collated from standard and authoritative textbooks, and widely scanned. The author’s own experience in different branches of toxicology including environmental and veterinary toxicology has been abstracted in this book. The book has been written in a manner to stimulate interest on various facets of the subject and make it more exciting. It is general experience that theoretical description does not attract as much attention and interest as the illustrations and images. At the same time the information learnt through questions and their satisfactory replies make the topics easier to grasp them.

The book provides comprehensive quick reference for various examinations. However, it should be noted that this book serves only as a supplement and not as a replacement for any textbook and class room learning. 

The book has 17 chapters that cover several topics such as general toxicology, principles of toxicology, risk assessment, disposition, mechanism of toxicity, toxic effects of various xenobiotics, poisonings of poisonous and venomous organisms, plant toxins, poisonous and food poisonings, radiation hazards and, abuse of drugs. The book also deals with the adverse effects on environment and ecosystem exposed to various toxicants and poisonings as relevant to domestic and other animals. One chapter is exclusively devoted to clinical toxicology, principles of diagnosis, followed by general management of poisoning of the patients including methods of removal of poisons from the body and treatment of poisoning. Finally, a chapter deals with brain storming questions that will be helpful as a review for students so that they understand the concepts delivered. 

Each chapter is in the format of questions and answers, data interpretation, multiple choice questions, true and false statements or correct/ incorrect statements, fill in blanks, and matching the statements. Unique book in toxicology having more than 31 self- explanatory tables, 237 custom made illustrations and images, and about 3400 questions and answers. Useful for students, teachers and practicing in medical sciences, toxicology, pharmacology, medicine, pharmacy, environmental toxicology and in veterinary sciences. Therefore, I believe that this book would be:

1. A good alternative to be used for various courses and an excellent contribution for the students who needs a study aid for toxicology but wants more than a textbook as they need a self-testing regime. 

2. The teachers of toxicology who needs inspiration when composing questions for their students.

3. The established toxicologists who wants to test their own knowledge of understanding the subject matter. 

4. Will be useful at universities and colleges, in industry for in-house training courses in toxicology which I know exist in some pharmaceutical and chemical companies

5. Required for studying for the toxicology Boards and for preparation of different examinations. 

Thus, the main strength of the book is that it reflects the breadth and multi-disciplinary nature of toxicology with illustrative approach to the subject that is needed to improve engagement with and understanding of the subject having a very wide audience.

Toxicology is a rapidly evolving field. Suggestions and comments are welcome to help the author improve the contents of the book. Please also suggest the deficiencies need o be covered at drpkg_brly@yahoo.co.in or drpkg1943@gmail.com if you have any topics you feel should be better covered in any future editions.