Chapter 4 (cont.) - Drug Categories

Question 1

Examples of stimulants

Answer 1

cocaine, ADHD meds, MDMA

Question 2

effects of stimulants

Answer 2

increase HR, increase BP, increase temp., increase alertness, decrease appetite

Question 3

Examples of sedative-hypnotics (depressants)

Answer 3

alcohol, barbiturates, benzodiazepines

Question 4

effects of sedative-hypnotics

Answer 4

decreased HR, decreased BP, increased relaxation, decreased inhibition, increased sleep, decreased memory

Question 5

Examples of opiates

Answer 5

heroin, fentanyl, vicodin, etc.

Question 6

effects of opiates

Answer 6

decreased pain, decreased motility, decreased respiratory function, increased euphoria, increased sleepiness

Question 7

examples of hallucinogens

Answer 7

marijuana, LSD, mescaline, DMT, ketamine, etc.

Question 8

effects of hallucinogens

Answer 8

increased HR, increased BP, perceptual changes

Question 9

Depressants suppress

Answer 9

CNS (central nervous system)

Question 10

What is hypnosis?

Answer 10

extreme self-focus, minimal attention given to external stimuli