Quiz 5 Flashcards by Riki Rodriguez

Which of the following must be accomplished as part of the DRE certification process?
Conduct a minimum of 12 instructor observed and approved drug evaluations
Qualify as an expert witness in a drug related case
Personally arrest at least six persons for drug related offenses
Correctly identify impairment due to at least six drug categories
Attend five state approved certification training courses

Conduct a minimum of 12 instructor observed and approved drug evaluations

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Which of the following drug categories usually will NOT affect body temperature?

CNS Depressants
Narcotic Analgesics
Hallucinogens
Dissociative Anesthetics
CNS Stimulants

CNS Depressants

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When examining a drug impaired person who is tolerant to the effects of the specific drug, which of the following is the DRE most likely to observe?
No signs of impairment
Psychological signs of impairment
Clinical signs of impairment
Clinical and psychophysical signs of impairment Psychophysical signs of impairment

Clinical signs of impairment

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The term “drug”, as used in this training means “any substance that, when taken into the human body can impair ______________________________”.

the ability of the person to operate a vehicle safely.

the Central Nervous System.

the ability to refrain from using the substance again

the ability to function productively in society.

the ability to control actions, perceptions, or emotions.

the ability of the person to operate a vehicle safely.

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An example of a naturally occurring Hallucinogen is __________.
2CB
TMA
DOM
MDMA
Salvia Divinorum

Salvia Divinorum

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A subject under the combined influence of Cocaine and LSD usually will have an elevated blood pressure which is an example of an __________
Effect.
Null
Overlapping
Synergistic
Additive
Antagonistic

Additive

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Someone who is under the influence of Diazepam usually will have __________.
pupils in the DRE average ranges
constricted pupils
fixed pupils
dilated pupils
unequal pupils

pupils in the DRE average ranges

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A chemical that passes from one nerve cell to the next cell and carries messages across the gap between the two nerve cells is called a
__________.
dendrite
neurotransmitter
axon
transmitter
messenger

neurotransmitter

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The gap that separates two neurons is called the ________________.
vesicle
axon
synapse
dendrite
serotonin

Synapse

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DRE certification is for a period of _______ years.
two
three
four
five
varies from state to state

Two

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A subject under the combined influence of Heroin and PCP usually will have constricted pupils which is an example of an _______________ Effect.

Overlapping
Null
Antagonistic
Additive
Prominent

Overlapping

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What is the artery used for the measurement of blood pressure for DRE purposes?
carotid
femoral
radial
brachial
fibular

Brachial

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You examine a subject exhibiting the following: BAC of 0.00; no HGN or VGN; no LOC present; 1.5 mm pupils in room light, 2.0 mm pupils in near
total darkness, and 1.5 mm pupils in direct light; pulse rate is 54 bpm in
all three measurements; blood pressure is 116/66; noticeable sway on
the Modified Romberg Balance test with a time estimate of 42 seconds; unable to maintain balance for the Walk and Turn instructions; and unable to perform the One Leg Stand test. This subject is exhibiting impairment indicators consistent with ____________________________.

a person suffering from a medical complication
a CNS Depressant
a Narcotic Analgesic
a Narcotic Analgesic and Cannabis
Cannabis and a Hallucinogen

a Narcotic Analgesic

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The only artery that carries deoxygenated blood is the __________ artery.
carotid
brachial
pulmonary
radial
coronal

pulmonary

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An example of a Synthetic Opioid Narcotic Analgesic is __________.
Methamphetamine
Psilocybin
Demerol
Morphine
Heroin

Demerol

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The technical term for constricted pupils is ___________________.
mydriasis
occulosis
miosis
strabismus
ptosis

Miosis

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Which of the following drugs is a CNS Depressant?
Methamphetamine
Psilocybin
Demerol
Codeine
Xanax

Xanax

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Which of the following is a Volatile Solvent inhalant?
Nitrous Oxide
Hydrogen Sulfide
Acetone
Amyl Nitrite
Ketamine

Acetone

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In a blood pressure measurement, the lower number is called the __________ pressure
isobaric
brachial
diastolic
systolic
carotid

diastolic

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The drug Ritalin usually produces which of the following?
Bradycardia
Nystagmus
Mydriasis
Miosis
Ptosis

Mydriasis

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Which one of the following usually will cause the pupils of the eyes to dilate?
The combination of PCP and Heroin
PCP
Hallucinogens
Narcotic Analgesics
Volatile Solvents

Hallucinogens

The DRE term used to describe the body’s attempts to return to a state of homeostasis by producing hormones or neurotransmitters to counteract
the effects of a consumed drug is called the ______________ Effect.
Negative
Downside
Sympathetic
Counteracting
Balancing

Downside

Which of the following drug categories will usually lower the blood pressure?
Dissociative Anesthetics
CNS Depressants
Hallucinogens
CNS Stimulants
Cannabis

CNS Depressants

There are ____________ subcategories of CNS Stimulants?
three
four
five
six
two

three

The afferent nerves are also known as the ___________nerves autotrophic sympathetic motor parasympathetic sensory

sensory

Which of the following would NOT be considered a sympathomimetic drug? Cocaine Methamphetamine MDMA LSD Heroin

Heroin

Which of the following drugs will cause the pupils of the eyes to constrict? Cannabis Dissociative Anesthetic Hallucinogens Narcotic Analgesic CNS Depressants

Narcotic Analgesic

The drug Xanax is an example of a _____________. Sedative-Hypnotic Non-Barbiturate Ultra-Tranquilizer Barbiturate Minor depressant

Sedative-Hypnotic

Impairment caused by ingesting two or more different drugs, which may be in the same or different drug categories is called _____________________ impairment. additive polydrug synergistic multi-substance co-substance

Polydrug

Codeine can best be described as __________. * an analog of PCP a Non-Barbiturate an Anti-Depressant a natural alkaloid of Opium a mood elevator

a natural alkaloid of Opium

PCP’s observable effects generally last __________ hour(s). one Two to three four to six seven to eight nine to ten

four to six

Which of the following is NOT an Inhalant? Amyl Nitrate Nitrous Oxide Dextromethorphan Toluene Isobutyl Nitrite

Dextromethorphan

A subject is under the combined influence of Heroin and Cocaine and his or her blood pressure is 130/80 and is most likely due to __________. the “downside” of Cocaine an antagonistic effect the subject’s tolerance to both drugs the “downside” of Heroin the null effect

an antagonistic effect

Which of the following drugs usually cause dilated pupils ETOH PCP Ketamine Desoxyn Morphine

Desoxyn

A subject under the influence of a Hallucinogen may relate that he or she “hears colors” which is an example of a phenomenon known as _______________. synesthesia synchronism synarthrosis synergism synecdoche

synesthesia

On the Walk and Turn test, the subject should be instructed to take nine steps down the line, turn in a prescribed manner, and then take ______ steps back down the line. ten nine eight seven any number other than nine

nine

Which subcategory of Inhalants usually causes a depressed or lowered pulse rate? Volatile Solvents Aerosols Anesthetic Gases Fluorocarbons None: all Inhalants usually elevate pulse rate

None: all Inhalants usually elevate pulse rate

For DRE purposes, the average adult blood pressure is __________________. 120-140/70-90 70-90/100-120 100-120/70-90 70-90/120-140 90-100/140-160

120-140/70-90

An example of a Synthetic Narcotic Analgesic is __________. Morphine Methamphetamine Secobarbital Methadone Codeine

Methadone

A period of pupillary constriction followed by a period of pupillary dilation where the pupil steadily increases in size and the range between minimum and maximum is equal to or greater than 1 mm and does not return to its original constricted size is called ___________. Pupillary reflex Rebound dilation Pupillary unrest Accommodation reflex Ocular reflex

Rebound dilation

The Lack of Convergence test should be administered immediately after _________. Vertical Gaze Nystagmus (VGN) Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) Angle of onset Direct light Room light

VGN

Which of the following is a metabolite of marijuana? Diacetyl THC Marinol Hydroxy-THC Hashish Sinsemilla

Hydroxy-THC

Which of the following drug categories usually depress or slow down the pulse rate? Cannabis Dissociative Anesthetics Inhalants Narcotic Analgesics Hallucinogens

Narcotic Analgesics

Desoxyn is a drug in the __________ DRE drug category. CNS Depressant Narcotic Analgesic Dissociative Anesthetic Hallucinogen CNS Stimulant

CNS Stimulant

Two subcategories of Narcotic Analgesics are Opiates and ____________________. Analgesics Natural Alkaloids Opium Derivatives Fentanyl Analogs Opioids

Opioids

When shining the penlight directly into the subject’s eye for the direct light check, the DRE also checks for pupil reaction to light and _____________. a false eye indirect light accommodation reflex rebound dilation light sensitivity

rebound dilation

Which of the following is a CNS Depressant that usually causes dilation of the pupils? Methaqualone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Demerol Flurazepam

Methaqualone

A subject under the combined influence of Cannabis and Cocaine and does not exhibit HGN is an example of an _________________ Effect. Additive Null Overlapping Antagonistic Synergistic

Null

Amphetamines are examples of __________. CNS Stimulants CNS Depressants Inhalants Narcotic Analgesics Hallucinogens

CNS Stimulants

The effects of Cocaine are most quickly felt when the drug is __________________. smoked transdermally absorbed snorted taken orally injected

smoked