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Drugs Flashcards

1
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———— is a natural or synthetic substance designed to affect humans psychologically or physiologically.

A

Drugs

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2
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When any any type of drug is taken in excessive amounts, it can show ———- effects and is classified as a ———.

A

toxic; poison

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3
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There are —- categories of controlled substances.

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5

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4
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Marijuana is a ———–

A

hallucinogen

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5
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Many abused substances are controlled by ———–

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prescription

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6
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An ——- drug can be prescribed by a licensed physician.

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Illicit

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7
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A ———- would only be considered a preliminary test.

A

Spot Test

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8
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———– can sometimes give a false positive.

A

Spot Tests

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9
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———– ————— is an analytic technique that analyzes the interaction of a material with the electromagnetic spectrum.

A

Infrared Spectroscopy

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10
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In the U.S., 75% of the evidence being examined in a forensic lab is/are:

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drug-related

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11
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A hallucinogen is a drug that:

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changes normal thought processes, perceptions, and moods

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12
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A stimulant is a drug that:

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increases energy levels

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13
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An illustrated dictionary of medicines and drugs is:

A

PDR

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14
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A chemical reaction that occurs when a particular substance is added to an unknown is:

A

A Spot Test

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15
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Ethyl alcohol is considered to be a:

A

Depressant

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16
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Which technique allows molecules to be identified by breaking them apart and then measuring the quantity of the different pieces?

A

Mass spectrometry

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17
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The federal agency most responsible for drug enforcement is:

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DEA

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18
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Drugs that belong to the schedule on the controlled substance act have no currently accepted medical use:

A

I

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19
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A technique that separates the components of a mixture is:

A

chromatography

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20
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This represents how far a compound travels in a particular solvent:

A

retention factor

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21
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Material whose possession is controlled by law:

A

Controlled Drug

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22
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A tall annual hemp plant from which marijuana is harvested

A

Cannabis

23
Q

Drugs that relieve pain

A

Analgesics

24
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LSD is considered a

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Hallucinogen

25
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Speed is considered a

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stimulant

26
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Heroin is considered a

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Narcotic

27
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Valium is considered a

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depressant

28
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A way to separate components of a mixture

A

Chromatography

29
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The measurement of the absorption of electromagnetic radiation of a substance at different wavelengths of the spectrum:

A

Spectrophotometry

30
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A chemical reaction that occurs when a particular substance is added to an unknown

A

spot test

31
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When a new drug comes out, it must be sent to:

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FBI

32
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Heroin, LSD, Ecstasy, Marijuana

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Schedule I Drugs

33
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Cocaine, Morphine, Amphetamines, PCP, Ritalin

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Schedule II Drugs

34
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Barbiturate, Anabolic Steroids, Ketamine

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Schedule III Drugs

35
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Valium, Xanax, Librium, Darvon

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Schedule IV Drugs

36
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Low Doses of Codeine found in Cough Syrup

A

Schedule V

37
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Types of Drugs

A

Hallucinogens, Stimulants, Narcotics, Depressants

38
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Most naturally occurring substances that can change normal thought processes, perceptions, and moods:

A

Hallucinogens

39
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Marijuana, LSD, PCP, Ecstasy, Ketamine

A

Hallucinogens

40
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Acts on the central nervous system to make the user feel better and increase their energy and alertness while suppressing appetite and fatigue

A

Stimulants

41
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Substances that affect the central nervous system to relieve pain:

A

Narcotics

42
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OTC, Opium, Heroin, Codeine

A

Narcotics

43
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Coke, Caffeine, Methamphetamines (speed)

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Stimulants

44
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Alcohol & Barbiturates

A

Depressants

45
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Is alcohol a controlled substance?

A

No

46
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Marquis Test

A

Opium-based drugs (heroin, morphine) turn Purple
Amphetamines will turn orange-brown

47
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Scott Test

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Cocaine turns blue

48
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Dille-Koppanyi Test

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Barbiturates —> violet blue

49
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VanUrk Test

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LSD —> blue purple

50
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Duque Nois-Levine Test

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Marijuana will turn purple

51
Q

Technique that separates mixtures into their components:

A

Chromatography

52
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Mobile phase moves through the stationary phase

A

Capillary Action

53
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Represents how far a compound travels in a particular solvent

A

Retention Factor (Rf)

54
Q

Does gas chromatography give specific ID?

A

No

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