Chapter 6

Question 1

Potent CNS depressants, usually not preferred because of their narrow margin of safety

Answer 1

Barbiturates

Question 2

The most popular and safest CNS depressants in use today

Answer 2

Benzodiazepines

Question 3

Drugs that often cause CNS depression and are used to treat allergies; often included in over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aids

Answer 3

Antihistamines

Question 4

CNS depressants used to relieve anxiety, fear, and apprehension

Answer 4

Sedatives

Question 5

Drugs that relieves anxiety

Answer 5

Anxiolytic

Question 6

CNS depressant used to induce drowsiness and encourage sleep

Answer 6

Hypnotic

Question 7

Causing the loss of memory

Answer 7

Amnesiac

Question 8

A state characterized by loss of sensation or consciousness

Answer 8

Anesthesia

Question 9

Restive phase of sleep associated with dreaming

Answer 9

REM sleep

Question 10

Unexpected effects

Answer 10

Paradoxical effects

Question 11

Drug used at all-night raves, parties, dance clubs, and bars to enhance sensory experiences

Answer 11

Club drug

Question 12

Elimination of a toxic substance such as a drug and its effects from the body

Answer 12

Detoxification