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Drugs Flashcards

1
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The oldest of sleep inducting drugs, known as hypnotic drugs

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chloral hydrate

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2
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a liquid with a slightly acrid odor and bitter, caustic taste

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chloral hydrate

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3
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widely prescribed to induce sleep and sedation

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barbituates

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4
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4 classifications of barbituates

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1) Ultrashort
2) short
3) Intermediate
4) Long-acting

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5
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A synthetic sedative

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methaqualone

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6
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Methaqualone is / is not addictive?

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Is

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7
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A muscle relaxant prescribed primarily for the relief of anxiety, tension, and muscle spasms

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Meprobamate

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8
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Depressants which relieve anxiety, tension and muscle spasms as well as producing sedation and preventing convulsions

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Benzodiazepines

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9
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The margin of safety of benzos is ____ than that of other depressants

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greater

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10
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Medical use is now limited to narcolepsy, hyper disorders in children, and some cases of obesity

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Amphetamines

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11
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A structural analogue of methamphetamine known as “cat”

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Methcathinone

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12
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How is cat commonly taken?

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Snorted, but can be taken orally or injected

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13
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The fresh young leaves of the “catha edulis” shrub which are chewed

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Khat

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14
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Used in a social context similar to coffee primarily in East Africa and the Arabian peninusla

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Khat

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15
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Used medically as an appetite suppressant

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Phenmetrazine

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16
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Mainly used medically for treatment of hyper disorder in children

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Methylphenidate

17
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Primary active ingredient of the peyote cactus

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Mescaline

18
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Phencyclidine is also known as

A

PCP

19
Q

Produces psychoses indistinguishable from schizophrenia

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PCP

20
Q

What percentage of American kids have tried inhalants?

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5 - 15%

21
Q

Thebaine

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Natural narcotic

22
Q

Oxycodone is synthesized from what?

A

thebaine

23
Q

1000x as potent as morphine in its analgesic, sedative, and respiratory depressant effect

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Etorphine

24
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Used to counteract the effects of etorphine

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Diprenorphine

25
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Probably the most widely used drug for the relief of moderate to severe pain

A

Meperidine (Pethidine)

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