Module 14: Hallucinogens, Inhalants

Question 1

Toxic metabolite of Dichloromethane

Answer 1

Carbon Monoxide

Question 2

Toxic metabolite of Benzene

Answer 2

Phenol

Question 3

Toxic metabolite of Toluene

Answer 3

Hippuric Acid

Question 4

What type of inhalant is 1,1-DFE (freon)

Answer 4

Halogenated Hydrocarbon

Question 5

Inhalant impairment may mimic what

Answer 5

Alcohol Impairment

Question 6

Hallucinogenic Categories based on structure:

Answer 6

1) Indolylalkylamines (Tryptamines, ergolines (LSD))

2 ) Phenylalkylamines (Mescaline)

Question 7

Hallucinogenic Categories based on effects:

Answer 7

1) Classic (LSD, Psilocybin)
2) Dissociative (PCP, Ketamine, DXM)

Question 8

PCP mechanism of action

Answer 8

block NMDA receptors (glutamate-gated ion channels) preventing influx of cations

Question 9

Hallucinogens whos mechanism of action is similar to serotonin

Answer 9

LSD, Psilocybin, Mescaline

Question 10

LSD color test

Answer 10

Ehrlich’s –> purple

Question 11

Psilocybin color test

Answer 11

Marquis–> yellow
Mandelin –> green

Question 12

Ketamine is classified pharmacologically as a

Answer 12

Dissociative Anesthetic

Question 13

Hallucinogen similar in structure to PCP

Answer 13

Ketamine

Question 14

Specimen of choice for inhalants:

Answer 14

blood

Question 15

Carbon tetrachloride is a _____.
Teratogen, Hepatotoxin, Renal toxin, Pulmonary toxin, Bone marrow toxin

Answer 15

Hepatotoxin

Question 16

Highest concentrations of inhalants are found in _____ and _____.

Answer 16

Blood and Brain tissue

Question 17

Primary complication of fluorocarbon exposure:

Answer 17

Cardiovascular toxicity

Question 18

This compound is in “poppers”

Answer 18

Butyl Nitrite

Question 19

The primary site of metabolism of inhalants:

Answer 19

Liver

Question 20

LSD:
Methylalkylamine, Tryptylalkylamine, Phenylalkylamine, Indolyalkylamine, Propylalklyamine

Answer 20

Indolyalkylamine

Question 21

Pharmacologic isomer of LSD:

Answer 21

D-Isomer

Question 22

Acute PCP toxicity is characterized by these 4 c’s:

Answer 22

Combativeness, catatonia, convulsions, coma

Question 22

PCP is classified pharmacologically as a:

Answer 22

Dissociative Anesthetic

Question 23

Mescaline:
Phenylalkylamine, Indolyalkylamine, Tryptylalkylamine, Propylalklylamine, Methylalkylamine

Answer 23

Phenylalkylamine

Question 24

Ketamine metabolites:

Answer 24

Norketamine and dehydronorketamine

Question 25

A hallucinogenic alkaloid isolated from the peyote cactus:

Answer 25

Mescaline

Question 26

Schedule Level for PCP and LSD:

Answer 26

II (PCP)
I (LSD)