R.A 9165 PART 3

Question 1

• Stimulants with a high abuse potential

Answer 1

AMPHETHAMINE AND METHAMPHETAMINE

Question 2

Administration: oral in
tablets of 50- 150 mg,
inhalation, injection, or
smoking

Answer 2

3,4-METHELYNEDIOXYMETHAMPHETAMINE

Question 3

Use of these compounds in healthy subjects: improves athletic performance by increasing muscle mass

Answer 3

ANABOLIC STEROIDS

Question 4

• Psychoactive compounds found in marijuana

Answer 4

CANNABINOIDS

Question 5

Derived from coca plant (Erythroxylum)

Answer 5

COCCAINE

Question 6

Derived chemically from opium
poppy

Answer 6

OPIATES

Question 7

Crosses the blood-brain barrier
(elevated levels at the CNS)

Answer 7

HEROIN

Question 8

Used in the treatment of
congestive heart failure

Answer 8

MORPHINE

Question 9

Tranquilizers

Answer 9

SEDATIVE HYPNOTICS

Question 10

CNS Depressants

Answer 10

sedative hypnotics

Question 11

Visual effects: hallucinations, blurred or
“undulating” vision and synesthesia

Answer 11

lysergic acid diethylamide

Question 12

• Panic reactions such as “bad trip” (most
  common adverse reaction)

Answer 12

lysergic acid diethylamide

Question 13

• Powerful analgesic

Answer 13

morphine

Question 14

• Increases liver and pancreatic
  enzymes

Answer 14

morphine

Question 15

Chronic use leads to tolerance
with physical and psychological
dependence

Answer 15

opiates

Question 16

Naturally occurring opiates:

Answer 16

opium
morphine
codeine(anti tussive drug)

Question 17

Naturally occurring cannabinoids:

Answer 17

marijuana
harnish

Question 18

Sense of well being
* Euphoria
* Impairment of short-term memory and
intellectual function

Answer 18

cannabinoids

Question 19

Chemically associated to the male hormone testosterone
(dihydrotestosterone and testosterone)

Answer 19

anabolic steroids

Question 20

Initial effects: increased mental and physical capacity along with a
perception of well being

Answer 20

amphetamine and methamphetamine