Pharmacological Classification Of Drugs

Question 1

Also known as “uppers”

Answer 1

Stimulants

Question 2

Any of a group of drugs that excite the central nervous system.

Answer 2

Stimulants

Question 3

It increase alertness, alleviate fatigue, reduce hunger and provide a feeling of well-being.

Answer 3

Stimulants

Question 4

Ex. Cocaine, Methamphetamine (SHABU)

Answer 4

Stimulants

Question 5

also called as “downers” or “barbs”

Answer 5

Depressant

Question 6

any drug or chemical that decreases the activity of any bodily function.

Answer 6

Depressant

Question 7

The term is most often used to refer to drugs that reduce the activity of the central nervous system

Answer 7

Depressant

Question 8

Ex: Sedatives, Sleeping Pills, Tranquilizers

Answer 8

Depressant

Question 9

Also called “psychedelics”

Answer 9

Hallucinogens

Question 10

First developed as appetite suppressant

Answer 10

Hallucinogens

Question 11

Any natural or synthetic psychoactive drugs that produce marked distortion of the senses and changes in perception

Answer 11

Hallucinogens

Question 12

Ex: MJ, LSD, Ecstasy, Ketamine

Answer 12

Hallucinogens