Question 1

Among the sedative-hypnotic drugs, short-acting barbiturates seem to be most likely to lead to drug dependence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

As a school assignment, you interviewed Dr. Jones who is known for addressing the consequences and problems facing his patients. He stated that most issues involve some type of CNS depressants, therefore which of the following would not have been an issue he mentioned?

Accepted Answer

A)  Date rape 
B)  Insomnia 
C)  Anxiety 
D)  Hallucinations 
A)  Date rape 
B)  Insomnia 
C)  Anxiety 
D)  Hallucinations

Question 3

Which drug was introduced to Great Britain in 1869 by Dr. Benjamin Richardson?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chloral hydrate 
B)  Paraldehyde 
C)  Bromide 
D)  Catecholamines 
A)  Chloral hydrate 
B)  Paraldehyde 
C)  Bromide 
D)  Catecholamines

Question 4

Most prescription sedatives are classified as what type of drug under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schedule 1 
B)  Schedule 2 
C)  Schedule 3 
D)  Schedule 4 
A)  Schedule 1 
B)  Schedule 2 
C)  Schedule 3 
D)  Schedule 4

Question 5

Which of the following characterizes the withdrawal process from long-term use of sedative-hypnotic drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aching, high blood pressure, drowsiness 
B)  Anxiety, insomnia seizures 
C)  Rapid mood swings 
D)  Minor discomfort but no serious symptoms 
A)  Aching, high blood pressure, drowsiness 
B)  Anxiety, insomnia seizures 
C)  Rapid mood swings 
D)  Minor discomfort but no serious symptoms

Question 6

When prescribing a barbiturate (sleeping pill), what would physicians usually choose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Higher dose of a short-acting drug 
B)  Lower dose of a long-acting drug 
C)  Higher dose of a long-acting drug 
D)  Lower dose of a short-acting drug 
A)  Higher dose of a short-acting drug 
B)  Lower dose of a long-acting drug 
C)  Higher dose of a long-acting drug 
D)  Lower dose of a short-acting drug

Question 7

What are the symptoms of insomnia?

Accepted Answer

Insomnia is the term used to i

Question 8

Volatile solvents that act as CNS depressants are found in a wide variety of household products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In Canada Health Canada oversees drug benefit programs for First Nations and Inuit people, including the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What have animal self-administration experiments and studies of drug choice among humans indicated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Benzodiazepines have no dependence liability. 
B)  Rats and people are very different in the drugs they choose to self-administer. 
C)  Short-acting barbiturates are more likely to lead to dependence than any of the benzodiazepines. 
D)  All of the benzodiazepines have high dependence liability. 
A)  Benzodiazepines have no dependence liability. 
B)  Rats and people are very different in the drugs they choose to self-administer. 
C)  Short-acting barbiturates are more likely to lead to dependence than any of the benzodiazepines. 
D)  All of the benzodiazepines have high dependence liability.

Question 11

In 1869, Dr. Benjamin Richardson introduced chloral hydrate to Great Britain, and he would later state, what humankind can use, some will abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following would be used as a reference to a story that was tiresome and boring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chloral hydrate 
B)  Paraldehyde 
C)  Butyrate 
D)  Bromide 
A)  Chloral hydrate 
B)  Paraldehyde 
C)  Butyrate 
D)  Bromide

Question 13

According to a United States study presented in your textbook, what might insomnia in women also be linked to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcoholism 
B)  Anxiety 
C)  Depression 
D)  Pregnancy 
A)  Alcoholism 
B)  Anxiety 
C)  Depression 
D)  Pregnancy

Question 14

What are names Librium and Valium describing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Benzodiazepines 
B)  Barbiturates 
C)  Methaqualone 
D)  Sedatives 
A)  Benzodiazepines 
B)  Barbiturates 
C)  Methaqualone 
D)  Sedatives

Question 15

Describe what has been recently discovered regarding GABA.

Accepted Answer

Recently, different subtypes of GABA rec

Question 16

"Laughing gas"; one of the oldest gaseous anaesthetics is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Butane 
B)  Diazepam 
C)  Pentobarbital 
D)  Nitrous oxide 
A)  Butane 
B)  Diazepam 
C)  Pentobarbital 
D)  Nitrous oxide

Question 17

Lab animals that are given the opportunity to press a lever that delivers intravenous barbiturates will do so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The primary medical uses for sedative-hypnotics have been to treat anxiety and sleep disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In Canada, which drug is more frequently used to facilitate sexual assault?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol 
B)  Benzodiazepines 
C)  Cannabis 
D)  GHB 
A)  Alcohol 
B)  Benzodiazepines 
C)  Cannabis 
D)  GHB

Question 20

How was Paraldehyde first introduced, and what would it be used for today?

Accepted Answer

Paraldehyde was synthesized in 1829 and

Among the sedative-hypnotic drugs, short-acting barbiturates seem to be most likely to lead to drug dependence.

As a school assignment, you interviewed Dr. Jones who is known for addressing the consequences and problems facing his patients. He stated that most issues involve some type of CNS depressants, therefore which of the following would not have been an issue he mentioned?

Which drug was introduced to Great Britain in 1869 by Dr. Benjamin Richardson?

Most prescription sedatives are classified as what type of drug under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act?

Which of the following characterizes the withdrawal process from long-term use of sedative-hypnotic drugs?

When prescribing a barbiturate (sleeping pill), what would physicians usually choose?

What are the symptoms of insomnia?

Volatile solvents that act as CNS depressants are found in a wide variety of household products.

In Canada Health Canada oversees drug benefit programs for First Nations and Inuit people, including the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program.

What have animal self-administration experiments and studies of drug choice among humans indicated?

In 1869, Dr. Benjamin Richardson introduced chloral hydrate to Great Britain, and he would later state, what humankind can use, some will abuse.

Which of the following would be used as a reference to a story that was tiresome and boring?

According to a United States study presented in your textbook, what might insomnia in women also be linked to?

What are names Librium and Valium describing?

Describe what has been recently discovered regarding GABA.

"Laughing gas"; one of the oldest gaseous anaesthetics is known as which of the following?

Lab animals that are given the opportunity to press a lever that delivers intravenous barbiturates will do so.

The primary medical uses for sedative-hypnotics have been to treat anxiety and sleep disorders.

In Canada, which drug is more frequently used to facilitate sexual assault?

How was Paraldehyde first introduced, and what would it be used for today?

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Exam 7: Depressants and Inhalants

Among the sedative-hypnotic drugs, short-acting barbiturates seem to be most likely to lead to drug dependence.

As a school assignment, you interviewed Dr. Jones who is known for addressing the consequences and problems facing his patients. He stated that most issues involve some type of CNS depressants, therefore which of the following would not have been an issue he mentioned?

Which drug was introduced to Great Britain in 1869 by Dr. Benjamin Richardson?

Most prescription sedatives are classified as what type of drug under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act?

Which of the following characterizes the withdrawal process from long-term use of sedative-hypnotic drugs?

When prescribing a barbiturate (sleeping pill), what would physicians usually choose?

What are the symptoms of insomnia?

Volatile solvents that act as CNS depressants are found in a wide variety of household products.

In Canada Health Canada oversees drug benefit programs for First Nations and Inuit people, including the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program.

What have animal self-administration experiments and studies of drug choice among humans indicated?

In 1869, Dr. Benjamin Richardson introduced chloral hydrate to Great Britain, and he would later state, what humankind can use, some will abuse.

Which of the following would be used as a reference to a story that was tiresome and boring?

According to a United States study presented in your textbook, what might insomnia in women also be linked to?

What are names Librium and Valium describing?

Describe what has been recently discovered regarding GABA.

"Laughing gas"; one of the oldest gaseous anaesthetics is known as which of the following?

Lab animals that are given the opportunity to press a lever that delivers intravenous barbiturates will do so.

The primary medical uses for sedative-hypnotics have been to treat anxiety and sleep disorders.

In Canada, which drug is more frequently used to facilitate sexual assault?

How was Paraldehyde first introduced, and what would it be used for today?

Drug Use: an Overview

Drug Use As a Social Problem

Drug Policy

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Psychotherapeutic Drugs: Medication for Mental Disorders

Alcohol

Tobacco

Caffeine

Natural Health Products and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Opioids

Hallucinogens

Cannabis

Performance-Enhancing Drug Abuse

Preventing Substance Abuse

Treating Substance-Related Disorders

Filters