DRE: Drug Categories Flashcards
What are the subcategories under CNS Depressants
Anti-anxiety tranquilizers Barbiturates Anti-depressants Non-barbiturates Anti-psychotic tranquilizers
Give 3 examples of anti-anxiety tranquilizers.
Xanax, Ativan, and Valium
The generic versions of these drugs typically end in “pam.”
Give 3 examples of barbiturates
Amytal, Tuinal, Nembutal, Lumial, Seconal
The generic version of these drugs typically end in “barbital.”
Give 3 examples of Anti-Depressants
Cymbalta, Prozac, Luvox
Give 3 examples of Non-Barbiturates
Soma, Benadryl, Lunesta,
Give 3 examples of Anti-Psychotic Tranquilizers
Thorazine, Haldol, Lithane
What are the subcategories of Inhalants?
Volatile solvents andanesthetic gases
Give 3 samples of volatile solvents
fingernail polish remover, household cements and glues, lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, paint, spray paint
Give 3 samples of Anesthetic gases
Ether, nitrous oxide, amyl nitrate, butyl nitrite
Give 3 samples of dissociated anesthetics
PCP, Ketamine and DXM
Give 3 samples of Cannabis
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), marinol, dronabinol, K2, Spice
What are the subcategories of CNS Stimulants
Cocaine, ampetamines and others
Give 3 samples of amphetamines
Methamphetamine, amphetamine sulfate, Desoxyn, adderall, dexedrine
Give 3 samples of ‘others’ under CNS Stimulants
Ritalin, Ephedrine, Caffeine, Khat
Give 3 Samples of Hallucinogens
LSD, DMT, MDMA, MDA, Peyote, psilocybin