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Cannabis Flashcards

1
Q

True or False, THC is primarily found in the stem and branches of the marijuana plant?

A

False, the leaves and flowers

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2
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True or false, different varieties of the cannabis have different concentrations of THC?

A

True

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3
Q

What is Sinsemilla?

A

High concentration, unfertilized female cannabis sativa plant

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4
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What does Sinsemilla mean?

A

without seeds

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5
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What are the 4 principal forms of cannabis?

A
  1. Marijuana
  2. Hashish
  3. Hash Oil
  4. Marinol
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6
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Define: Marijuana

A

The dried leaves of the plant

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7
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Define: Hashish

A

from of cannabis made from the dried and pressed resin of a marijuana plant.

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8
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Whats a nickname for hash oil?

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marijuana oil

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9
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Define: Hash Oil

A

It’s a highly concentrated syrup-like oil extracted from marijuana.

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10
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How is Hash Oil made?

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produced by soaking marijuana in a container of solvent until the solvent has evaporated. Thick syrup is produced with very high THC (30.3% Average)

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11
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Define: Marinol

A

Synthetic THC in pill form used to treat nausea/vomiting. Prescribed to cancer patients under chemo.

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12
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What is the generic name for synthetic THC

A

Dronabinol

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13
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________________ is an analog of dronabinol

A

Nabilone

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14
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What is the purest form of cannabis?

A

Wax marijuana (82-99 % THC) One hit is the equivalent of 1-2 full joints)

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15
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What are some of the applications for “medical” reasons

A

Lowering of intraocular pressure - Glacuoma patients

suppressing nausea - cancer

Epilepsy

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16
Q

Average THC in marijuana?

A

13%

17
Q

Average THC in hash?

A

30-50%

18
Q

Average THC in Hash Oil?

A

68.4%

19
Q

How long does in take for marijuana to reach peak effects?

A

10-30 mins

20
Q

What are the 2 metabolites of THC?

A

Hydroxy THC - User feels euphoric, causes impairment

Carboxy THC- No evidence of being psychoactive

21
Q

Hydroxy THC is usually eliminated from the blood plasma within ____ hours.

A

within 6 hours

22
Q

Carboxy THC is usually eliminated from the blood plasma within…

A

several days

23
Q

What is rebound dilation

A

when the pupil constrict with light then dilates, not returning to its constricted size.

24
Q

Full name for THC

A

Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol

25
Q

Synthetic Cannabinoid Products typically include:

A

Olive coloured herbs
Combination of herbs
Or plant material.

All enhanced with a delta THC synthetic analog.
When smoked, synthetic cannabinoid products mimic the hallucinogenic effects of marihuana.

26
Q

Synthetic Cannabinoid adverse effects

A 
Panic attack
Agitation
Tachycardia 
Elevated blood pressure
Anxiety 
Pallor
Numbness and tingling

30 min - 2 hours

27
Q

Possible effects of Cannabis

A 
Interferes with divided attention 
Loss of depth perception 
Short attention span
Erratic speeds
Failing to maintain a single lane
Stopping for a red light then continuing on
28
Q

Cannabis effects felt

A

Relaxation; euphoria; relaxed inhibition; altered time and distance perception; lack of concentration; impaired memory; alterations in thought process; drowsiness; sedation; and mood changes

29
Q

Cannabis indicators

A 
Odour of Marihuana
Marijuana debris in the mouth
Possible green coating on the tongue
Reddening of the eyes
Body tremors
Eyelid tremors
30
Q

Onset and duration of marihuana effects

A

8-9 seconds - feel and exhibit effects
10-30 minutes - peak effects reached
2-3 hours - continues to feel and exhibit effects
3-5 hours - user feels “normal”

31
Q

Overdose signs and symptoms

A

Paranoia

Possible psychosis

32
Q

Long term effects of marihuana

A 
Lung damage
Chronic bronchitis 
Lowering of testosterone 
Possible birth defects
Acute anxiety attacks
Chronic reductions of attention

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