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1
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The First Pharmalogical Revolution

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Vaccines

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Hashish is what type of drug?

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Cannabis

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3
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Which Act created drug scheduling?

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CSA

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4
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Alcohol is what type of drug?

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Depressant

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5
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Heroin is in what drug schedule?

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Schedule 1

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6
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Which two federal agencies determine what schedule a drug is classified as?

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DEA and FDA

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7
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The Fourth Pharmalogical Revolution

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“the pill”

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8
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Alcoholic hepatitis

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Inflammation in the liver

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9
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Codeine is what type of drug?

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Narcotic

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10
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What are the properties of a Schedule I drug?

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Highly addictive, and has no accepted medical purpose

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11
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Ritalin is what type of drug?

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Stimulant

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12
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Marijuana is in what drug schedule?

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Schedule I

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13
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Morphine is what type of drug?

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Narcotic

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14
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Potentiation

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The result when two drugs combine and the resulting effects are greater than the effects of the two drugs added together

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15
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Peyote is what kind of drug?

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Hallucinogen

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16
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Proof

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The alcohol percentage in the beverage

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17
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BAC

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Blood alcohol content

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18
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PCP is what type of drug?

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Hallucinogen

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19
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What is the most commonly used illegal drug?

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Marijuana

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20
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Opium is created from what plant?

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Poppy

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21
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Anabolic steroids

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Increase muscle mass, protein synthesis, and bone density

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22
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Korsakoff’s syndrome symptoms

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Amnesia

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23
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Examples of depressants

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Alcohol, Barbiturates, Xanax

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24
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Bong

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A way marijuana is smoked

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25
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Confabulation

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When a person “creates” memories and believes them to be real

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26
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Narcan

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Used to counter the effects of opiate overdose

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27
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Benzodiazepines is what type of drug?

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Depressant

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28
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Valium is used as a

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relaxant

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29
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Cocaine is what type of drug?

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stimulant

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30
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What is used to treat anxiety disorders?

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xanax

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31
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Benzodiazepines include

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valium, Xanax, and ativan

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32
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Ecstasy is what type of drug?

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hallucinogen

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33
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Psychoactive drugs effect what?

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the brain

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34
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Peyote is what kind of plant?

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cactus

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35
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LD 50/ED 50

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The ED50 value is the “effective dose” for 50% of the population, or the average effective dose. The LD50 value is the “Lethal Dose” for 50% of the population.

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36
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Methadone is what type of drug?

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narcotic

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37
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Marijuana is made from what plant?

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cannabis

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38
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The Second Pharmalogical Revolution

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antibiotics

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39
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Drugs which depress a person’s system are called

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barbiturates

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40
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Thalidomide

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Originally prescribed for morning sickness, recalled for birth defects of deformed limbs

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41
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Examples of stimulants

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cocaine, amphetamines

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42
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DSM-IV

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diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders

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43
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Example of synesthesia

A

smelling colors

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44
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Opium is what type of drug?

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narcotic

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45
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Stages of detoxification

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cleansing, removal of cells killed by toxins, rebuilding tissues

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46
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Examples of routes to administer drugs through mucous membranes

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inhalation, under the tongue, snorting or sniffing through nose

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47
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What does elevated hepatic enzymes levels indicate?

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liver damage because of drug use

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48
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Another name for stimulants

A

uppers

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49
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Narcotic is Greek for what?

A

Stupor

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50
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What is the fastest way to take a drug?

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through an IV

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51
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What drug is known as the date rape drug?

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rohypnol or flunitrazepam

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52
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ADHD is an acronym for

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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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53
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LSD is what type of drug?

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hallucinogen

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54
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What are the withdrawal symptoms of heroin?

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aches, nausea, and muscle cramps

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55
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CSA stands for

A

controlled substances act

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56
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What are the withdrawal symptoms of LSD?

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no known withdrawal symptoms

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57
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Examples of narcotics

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Opium, morphine, codeine, heroin, methadone

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58
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What are the withdrawal symptoms of PCP?

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violence, muscle rigidity, coma, and convulsions

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59
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FAS

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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60
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Examples of hallucinogens

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ecstasy, LSD, acid, mescaline

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61
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Cocaine is created by what plant?

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coca plant

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62
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What drug is given to recovering heroin addicts to curb their withdrawal?

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methadone

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63
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Barbiturates are what type of drug?

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depressant

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64
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What is the street name for cannabis?

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marijuana

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65
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Valium is on which drug schedule?

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Schedule IV

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66
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Which of the following are risks of drug interaction?

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Cancellation of beneficial effects
Possibility of lethal effects
Cause unexpected side effects

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67
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Which of the following drugs most often has harmful interactions with other drugs being taken?
Alcohol
Aspirin
Cocaine
Nicotine
A

Alcohol

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68
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Which act created drug scheduling?

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CSA- Controlled Substances Act 1970

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69
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What is cocaethylene?

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Alcohol + cocaine

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70
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Which of the following does heroin function similarly to?
Tylenol
methylphenidate
Ibuprofen
Morphine
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Morphine

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71
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What is the most common effect of drug interactions for psychoactive drugs?

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Decrease in respiratory rate

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72
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Which amendment to the U. S. Constitution established prohibition?

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18

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73
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Which of the following drugs should you give to someone suffering an acute asthma attack?
Albuterol
Zyflo oral
Nasacort
Brovana
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Albuterol

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74
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At which cell location do drugs interact with the nervous system?

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At the synapse

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75
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What is the general name for the chemical substance which triggers activity between neurons?

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Neurotransmitter

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76
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Which of the following is NOT a monoamine?
Dopamine
Serotinin
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
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Acetylcholine

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77
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Which of the following is NOT true of cirrhosis?

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Cirrhosis is easily reversible by discontinuing the use of alcohol

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78
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Which is NOT a method that drug interact with neurotransmitters?

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Neurotransmitter gathering

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79
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What is uptake?

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A process where certain molecules are transmitted back to their release point

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80
Q

Which are effective techniques for crisis prevention pertaining to drug abuse?

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Help-line and conversation

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81
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Which type of prevention focuses upon selected individuals who have been tested in some form to determine whether they should be included in a prevention group?

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Indicated prevention

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82
Q

Which drug is most responsible for causing Buerger’s disease?

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Tobacco

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83
Q

What is the highest percentage of alcohol a fermented beverage may contain without further processing?

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15%

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84
Q

What is the typical alcoholic percentage of table wine?

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12%

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85
Q

Which is NOT true of marijuana?

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Marijuana is a Schedule II drug because it has possible medical uses

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86
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Which is the alcoholic beverage highest to lowest content order?

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Rum and vodka, whiskey and brandy, wine and beer

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87
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Which of the following is not used to produce alcohol?
grapes
barley
potatoes
pork
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pork

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88
Q

What enzyme is used in the liver to metabolize alcohol?

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Alcohol dehydrogenase

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89
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What is the name of the function where a valve shuts down the transfer of alcohol from the stomach to the small intestine?

A

Pylorospasm

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90
Q

What is proof?

A

Double the alcohol percentage

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91
Q

Approximately how many heroin users overdose per year?

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3%

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92
Q

What does BAC stand for?

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Blood alcohol content

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93
Q

Which of the following in Not true of anabolic steroids?

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The effects of anabolic steroids include increased muscle mass and deepening voice

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94
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What is the typical legal BAC content?

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.10%

95
Q

At what rate does the liver metabolize alcohol?

A

.6 oz per hour

96
Q 
Which of the following is NOT a common way to measure BAC?
blood sample
breath sample
Perspiration sample
urine sample
A

perspiration sample

97
Q 
Which of the following is NOT an effect of anabolic steroids?
increased muscle mass
increased protein synthesis
increased bone density
deepened voice
A

Deepened voice

98
Q

Which other types of drugs does alcohol share a cross-tolerance with?

A

Barbiturates

99
Q

Which two organs are most affected by long-term heavy drinking?

A

Brain and liver

100
Q

Which of the following syndromes is NOT a result of alcohol usage?

A

Asperger syndrome

101
Q

Which of the following is NOT an Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD)?

A

sickle cell disease

102
Q

What is the term for temporary state in which a person is physically and psychologically impaired because of a toxin affecting the central nervous system?

A

intoxication

103
Q

Which of the following is NOT an effect caused by alcohol?

A

Decrease in appetite

104
Q 
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Korsakoff's syndrome?
anterograde amnesia
retrograde amnesia
short term memory loss
confabulation
A

short term memory loss

105
Q

Which of the following is the worst way to treat a hangover?

A

drinking alcohol

106
Q

Which of the following is NOT true of Narcan?

A

Narcan is used exclusively in emergency situations

107
Q 
Which of the following does not potentiate the effects of alcohol?
fluvoxamines
barbiturates
benzodiazepines
antihistamines
A

fluvoxamines

108
Q

At what BAC level are gross motor functions (standing, walking) obviously impaired?

A

15%

109
Q

What are the labels for axes in a dose-response curve?

A

x-axis dose

y-axis response

110
Q

What of the following cannot be determined from a dose-response curve?

A

side effects

111
Q

What Schedule is heroin included in?

A

Schedule I

112
Q

What is the process in which the body breaks down drugs into simpler components and waste products?

A

metabolism

113
Q

What is another name for Xanax?

A

alprazolam

114
Q

Which of the following organs is the one that predominantly metabolizes drugs?

A

liver

115
Q

What is the list of rate of delivery of drugs into the body from fastest to slowest for psychoactive drugs?

A

Inhalation, injection, oral ingestion

116
Q

Which drug will have the longest lasting effect?

A

a large dose of a high protein binding drug

117
Q 
Which of the following is NOT generally a side effect of benzodiazepines?
drowsiness
hallucinations
nausea
blurry vision
A

hallucination

118
Q

The 1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act enforced which?

A

Drug manufactures to submit a NDA.

119
Q

What schedule is marijuana included in?

A

schedule I

120
Q

Which act first distinguished between prescription and over-the-counter drugs?

A

The 1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

121
Q

Before a drug may be released to the market on who must it be previously tested?

A

Two animal species, healthy humans, and non-healthy humans

122
Q

Which of the following did NOT result from the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970?

A

Creation of the Director of National Drug Control Policy

123
Q

Which government organization currently is occupied with enforcing drug related laws?

A

The DEA

124
Q

How is alcohol metabolized?

A

The liver converts the alcohol using an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase

125
Q

Define psychoactive drugs

A

Drugs which directly affect the brain

126
Q

The mesolimbic pathway is a main passageway for which of the following neurotransmitters?

A

Dopamine

127
Q 
Which of the following neurotransmitters is NOT associated with drug use?
samatostatin
acetylcholine
nor-epinephrine
serotonin
A

samatostatin

128
Q

The ANS (autonomic nervous system) contains which of the following branches?

A

Sympathetic and parasympathetic

129
Q 
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Schedule I drugs?
highly addictive
accepted medical use
unsafe
no accepted medical use
A

accepted medical use

130
Q

What system is associated with the “flight or fight” reaction?

A

the sympathetic system

131
Q

How is alcohol eliminated from the body?

A

Alcohol must be metabolized by the liver

132
Q 
A lack of acetylcholine in the cerebral cortex has been linked with which of the following diseases?
Parkinson's
Addison's 
Huntington's
alzheimer's
A

alzheimers

133
Q

Drug doses are determined principally by which factor?

A

weight

134
Q

How is a drug’s therapeutic index related to it safety?

A

The higher the therapeutic index is, the safer the drug is.

135
Q 
Which of the following is NOT a group of barbiturates?
slow acting
intermediate acting
medium acting
long acting
A

medium acting

136
Q

Which of the following is NOT influenced by the route by which drugs are taken?

A

degree of addiction

137
Q 
Which of the following is NOT a basic category of psychoactive drugs?
depressant
hallucinogen
elevator
stimulant
A

elevator

138
Q

Which of the following methods of drug administration is considered the safest?

A

oral

139
Q

What is the term for the transportation of a drug to a certain site?

A

distribution

140
Q

What does DSM-IV stand for?

A

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

141
Q

What is the formula for Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)?

A

BAC=NSD.o3-NHD.o2

142
Q 
Which of the following is NOT an effect of a drug leaving the body?
end of drug experience
rebound of earlier effects
desire to take more drugs
detoxification of blood
A

End of drug experience

143
Q 
Which of the following biological factors does NOT effect the reaction of an individual to a drug?
gender
age
genetics
height
A

height

144
Q

What drug caused many birth defects before it was removed from the market?

A

thalidomide

145
Q

What is homeostasis?

A

a state of balance which tries to restore itself if disrupted.

146
Q

What is the maximum BAC at which a person is allowed to drive in the United States?

A

.08%

147
Q

Which of the following statements is TRUE?
tolerance can be reversed
tolerance to a drug is developed at a constant rate
all drugs are subject to tolerance
tolerance is caused because of psychological reasons

A

tolerance can be reversed

148
Q

What is synesthesia?

A

When a person’s perception of two or more senses becomes mixed.

149
Q 
Which of the following groups are used to verify the result of certain drug tests are not just psychological?
control
placebo
animal
psychological
A

placebo

150
Q 
Which of the following is a Schedule II drug?
heroin
cocaine
marijuana
all of the above
A

cocaine

151
Q

Which of the follow is a problem which was caused by Thalidomide?

A

deformed limbs

152
Q

How many chemicals are released when a cigarette is burned?

A

over 4,000

153
Q

Which category of drug is currently used as the primary choice for a sedative hypnotic?

A

benzodiazepines

154
Q

Who produces the DSM-IV?

A

American Psychiatric Association

155
Q

Why has prescribed use of barbiturates declined?

A

rapid tolerance development

156
Q 
Which of the following is NOT a stage of detoxification?
introduction of toxin
cleaning the body of toxin
removal of dead cells
rebuilding of damaged tissues
A

introduction of toxin

157
Q

Which of the following is NOT true about heroin overdose?

A

It is not possible for a person’s heroin tolerance to decrease

158
Q 
What is NOT a common problem of using sedative hypnotics?
rapid addiction
risk of overdose
severe withdrawal symptoms
anxiety
A

anxiety

159
Q

How do NDRI’s work?

A

NDRI’s stop certain neurons from being able to reach a person’s cells

160
Q

What are carcinogens?

A

Chemicals which are known to cause cancer

161
Q 
Which of the following drugs does NOT share cross tolerance with the others?
benzodiazepines
alcohol
LSD
methaqualone
A

LSD

162
Q

Which of the following is NOT true of carbon monoxide?

A

It is not dangerous to be exposed to carbon monoxide for long period of time

163
Q

For which of the following was peyote NOT used in Native American culture?

A

Peyote was not used at all in the Native American culture

164
Q 
Which of the following is a non-beneficial effect of benzodiazepines?
rapid addiction
anterograde amnesia
low lethal doses
long duration
A

anterograde amnesia

165
Q

Cocaine is used medicinally in which situation?

A

numbing of the upper respiratory tract

166
Q 
Which of the following contains sedative and pain relieving components which depress the central nervous system?
narcotics
depressants
hallucinogens
stimulants
A

narcotics

167
Q 
Which of the following is NOT a narcotic?
heroin
mescaline
opium
codeine
A

mescaline

168
Q

Which of the following is TRUE of benzodiazepines?

A

Benzodiazepines work by decreasing brain function, and as the dose increases so do the side effects

169
Q 
When two acetyl groups are attached to morphine which of the following drugs result?
codeine
methadone
heroin
mescaline
A

heroin

170
Q

What is naloxone?

A

a narcotic blocker

171
Q

What is kosakoff’s syndrome caused by?

A

thiamine deficiency

172
Q 
Which of the following is the most life-threatening effect of narcotic use?
brain damage
drowsiness
respiratory depression
nausea
A

respiratory depression

173
Q

Which type of drugs cause formication syndrome?

A

stimulants

174
Q 
Which of the following is a withdrawal symptom of LSD?
vomiting
depression
muscle cramps
there are no known withdrawal symptoms
A

there are no known withdrawal symptoms

175
Q 
Which of the following is NOT a withdrawal symptom of PCP?
nausea
violence
muscle rigidity
coma
A

nausea

176
Q

What is another name for valium?

A

diazepam

177
Q

Which of the following correctly lists the drug high duration of cocaine by various administration methods from longest to shortest?

A

Chewed, nasal inhalation, injection, smoked

178
Q 
Which of the following effect do NOT result from high cocaine dosage?
psychotic state
death
seizures
exhaustion
A

exhaustion

179
Q

Which of the following is another name for naloxone hydrochloride?

A

Narcan

180
Q 
Which of the following is Valium NOT used for?
alcohol withdrawal
seizures
anxiety
heart failure
A

heart failure

181
Q 
Which of the following is NOT a direct effect of caffeine?
stimulation of gastric acid
muscle fatigue
diuresis
stimulation of the heart
A

muscle fatigue

182
Q 
Which of the following is NOT a property of Xanax?
sedative
hypnotic
slow onset
muscle relaxant
A

slow onset

183
Q

Who discovered LSD (d-lysergic acid diethylamide)?

A

The Swiss Hofmann

184
Q

What is an effective dose of LSD?

A

50 mg

185
Q

How is therapeutic index calculated?

A

LD50/ED50

186
Q

What is the term for the incidence where senses blend (seeing sound)?

A

synesthesia

187
Q 
Which of the following hallucinogens does NOT occur naturally?
psilocybin
DMT
LSD
Mescaline
A

LSD

188
Q

Which hallucinogen most frequently alters and individual’s perception of their body?

A

PCP

189
Q

What is pharmacotherapy?

A

Using a drug to help treat addiction

190
Q

Which of the following is TRUE of cannabis?

A

All types of cannabis have psychoactive properties

191
Q 
Which of the following is NOT a type of cannabis?
sativa
ruderalis
diazepalis
indica
A

diazepalis

192
Q

Which of the following is NOT true?

A

Alcohol is considered safe to drink during the first two months of pregnancy

193
Q

What is detoxification?

A

The process by which the body rids itself of harmful toxins

194
Q

Which of the following factors most influences whether drug addiction treatment will be successful?

A

personality and environment

195
Q

What must occur in order for a drug to affect the brain?

A

pass the blood-brain barrier

196
Q

In what organ are hepatic enzymes found?

A

liver

197
Q

When in the brain, drugs:

A

defuse everywhere

198
Q

What is the term for a concentration of drug at a specific location of available reactivity within the body?

A

bioavailability

199
Q

Which of the following is TRUE of barbiturates?

A

slow acting barbiturates take effect very quickly

200
Q

When taken with food in the stomach, a drug:

A

will be absorbed slower

201
Q

What does NDRI stand for?

A

Norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors

202
Q

Why does a drug passing through the lungs have a rapid effect?

A

very accessible capillary walls

203
Q

Which organ in human anatomy is the most complex?

A

brain

204
Q

Which organ removes drugs from the body?

A

kidney

205
Q

Which organ most affects the distribution of drug in the body?

A

heart

206
Q

The enzymes in the liver

A

are specialized to deal with foreign chemicals

207
Q

Toulene is

A

water soluable

208
Q

What does FAS stand for?

A

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

209
Q 
Which of the following is a stimulant?
cocaine
beer
wine
cannabis
A

cocaine

210
Q

Which of the following would NOT be considered synesthesia?

A

hearing a thought

211
Q

Which of the following categories of drugs make you see or hear things that are not there?
stimulants
depressants
hallucinogens

A

hallucinogens

212
Q

MDMA (ecstasy), GHB, Rohypnol (Ruffies), Clarity, and Ketamines (Special K) area all examples of what kinds of drugs?

A

club drugs

213
Q 
Which of the following are narcotics?
peyote
codeine
LSD
Advil
A

codeine

214
Q

Which of the following is the correct abbreviation for carboxyhemoglobin?

A

COHb

215
Q 
Which of the following is NOT a withdrawal symptom of cocaine?
irritability
depression
vomiting and shaking
craving
A

vomiting and shaking

216
Q

A sedative drug will

A

decrease heart rate

217
Q 
Which of the following is an amphetamine?
caffeine
advil
wine
LSD
A

caffeine

218
Q 
Which of the following is a common gateway drug?
steroids
crack
LSD
marijuana
A

marijuana

219
Q 
Which of the following is NOT considered a possible fetal alcohol syndrome disorder?
poor coordication
learning disabilities
hyperactive behavior
liver failure
A

liver failure

220
Q 
Which of the following is illegal to individuals 16 years of age?
alcohol
tobacco
chew
all of the above
A

all of the above

221
Q 
Which of the following is a withdrawal symptom for marijuana?
anger
chills
insomnia
all of the above
A

all of the above

222
Q

Which act taxed the importation and sale of opiates?

A

the 1914 Harrison act

223
Q 
Which of the following drugs is approved by the FDA to treat insomnia?
Xanax
lunesta
claratin
mescaline
A

lunesta

224
Q 
Which of the following chemicals is used as an inhalant?
toluene
codeine
telazol
MDMA
A

toluene

225
Q

How many major arteries supply the brain with blood?

A

four

226
Q

St. John’s Wort is used to treat which of the following?
insomnia
fatigue
depression

A

depression

227
Q

Kava kava is used to treat which of the following?
insomnia
fatigue
depression

A

fatigue

228
Q

cocaine is included in which schedule of drugs?

A

schedule II

229
Q

What is the most common way for new drugs to be discovered?

A

accidental observation of effects

230
Q 
Which of the following is NOT a withdrawal symptom of heroin?
aches
nausea
muscle cramps
no known withdrawal symptoms
A

no known withdrawal symptoms

231
Q

Xanax, Darvocet and Ambien are considered to be on which schedule?

A

schedule IV

232
Q

What is the term to describe the interaction between two or more drugs where the effects of the drugs combined are greater than the addition of the effects of the drugs taken separately?

A

potentiation

233
Q

Inhaling from a inhalant-soaked rag is called

A

huffing

234
Q

The branch of pharmacology concerned with the movement of drugs within the body is called

A

pharmacokinetics

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