Question 1

How long has the process for making illicit methamphetamine been on the streets?

Accepted Answer

A)  Since 2002 
B)  Since the 1930s 
C)  Since the 1960s 
D)  Since the early 1990s 
A)  Since 2002 
B)  Since the 1930s 
C)  Since the 1960s 
D)  Since the early 1990s

Question 2

Which famous individual studied cocaine as a treatment for morphine dependence and depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Benjamin Rush 
B)  Sigmund Freud 
C)  Angelo Mariani 
D)  Parke Davis 
A)  Benjamin Rush 
B)  Sigmund Freud 
C)  Angelo Mariani 
D)  Parke Davis

Question 3

According to the Government of Canada in 2015, which city is most known for the use of methamphetamines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Toronto 
B)  Vancouver 
C)  Victoria 
D)  Winnipeg 
A)  Toronto 
B)  Vancouver 
C)  Victoria 
D)  Winnipeg

Question 4

Based on the results of the 2012 Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS) in 2012, which province had the highest percentage of lifetime illicit users?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alberta 
B)  British Columbia 
C)  Nova Scotia 
D)  Ontario 
A)  Alberta 
B)  British Columbia 
C)  Nova Scotia 
D)  Ontario

Question 5

Explain the absorption and elimination facts regarding cocaine,

Accepted Answer

People can, and do, use cocaine in many

Question 6

What have the studies of the mechanism of action of the amphetamines focused principally on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Serotonin and the endorphins. 
B)  GABA and glutamate. 
C)  Nicotinic receptors. 
D)  Release of norepinephrine and dopamine. 
A)  Serotonin and the endorphins. 
B)  GABA and glutamate. 
C)  Nicotinic receptors. 
D)  Release of norepinephrine and dopamine.

Question 7

Which of the following describes the use of amphetamines to treat depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amphetamines were never used therapeutically because of their abuse potential. 
B)  Amphetamines could move depressed individuals from a suicidal state to a more normal range of emotions for a short time. 
C)  Amphetamines were safer and more widely used than the newer antidepressants, such as SSRIs. 
D)  Amphetamines could move depressed individuals from a suicidal state to a more normal range of emotions for a long period of time. 
A)  Amphetamines were never used therapeutically because of their abuse potential. 
B)  Amphetamines could move depressed individuals from a suicidal state to a more normal range of emotions for a short time. 
C)  Amphetamines were safer and more widely used than the newer antidepressants, such as SSRIs. 
D)  Amphetamines could move depressed individuals from a suicidal state to a more normal range of emotions for a long period of time.

Question 8

Atomoxetine is a "non-stimulant" medication that has been approved for ADHD that does not appear to have abuse potential. What brand name is it sold under?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ritalin 
B)  Strattera 
C)  Memantine 
D)  Attends 
A)  Ritalin 
B)  Strattera 
C)  Memantine 
D)  Attends

Question 9

What is cocaethylene?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a type of freebase cocaine. 
B)  It was one of the popular patent medicines sold around 1900. 
C)  It is formed in the body when cocaine and alcohol are used together. 
D)  It is a precursor for cocaine production. 
A)  It is a type of freebase cocaine. 
B)  It was one of the popular patent medicines sold around 1900. 
C)  It is formed in the body when cocaine and alcohol are used together. 
D)  It is a precursor for cocaine production.

Question 10

After the last dose of amphetamines is taken, when does the virtual complete elimination take place?

Accepted Answer

A)  Within 10 hours 
B)  Within 24 hours 
C)  Within 48 hours 
D)  Within one week 
A)  Within 10 hours 
B)  Within 24 hours 
C)  Within 48 hours 
D)  Within one week

Question 11

What is the affect of amphetamines on weight control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Is factual, but small and limited in duration. 
B)  It usual increases rather than decrease weight. 
C)  It has never been scientifically confirmed. 
D)  It is both medically and cosmetically significant for most patients. 
A)  Is factual, but small and limited in duration. 
B)  It usual increases rather than decrease weight. 
C)  It has never been scientifically confirmed. 
D)  It is both medically and cosmetically significant for most patients.

Question 12

Chronic cocaine poisoning leads to profound CNS stimulation, progressing to convulsions, which can lead to respiratory or cardiac arrest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

During the 1950s and early 1960s, why were amphetamines prescribed?

Accepted Answer

During this time period amphet

Question 14

When is cocaine still used for a medicinal purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is sometimes prescribed for weight loss for those considered "medically" obese. 
B)  It is sometimes used as a local anesthetic for nasal, laryngeal, and esophageal surgeries. 
C)  It is sometimes used as a local anesthetic for dental surgeries. 
D)  It is sometimes prescribed as a first step toward treating other drug addictions. 
A)  It is sometimes prescribed for weight loss for those considered "medically" obese. 
B)  It is sometimes used as a local anesthetic for nasal, laryngeal, and esophageal surgeries. 
C)  It is sometimes used as a local anesthetic for dental surgeries. 
D)  It is sometimes prescribed as a first step toward treating other drug addictions.

Question 15

Describe acute toxicity referencing cocaine.

Accepted Answer

Acute cocaine poisoning leads to profoun

Question 16

Describe the bioavailability of the various routes of administration for methamphetamine.

Accepted Answer

Methamphetamine bioavailability of intra

Question 17

Sigmund Freud was always opposed to the use of cocaine for treating psychiatric conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

You are listening to a school presentation by a man who describes himself as a lifelong substance abuser. He states the most frequently used drug was "ice". What is ice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vodka consumed in a frozen cube shape. 
B)  A smokeable form of heroin. 
C)  A smokeable form of cocaine. 
D)  A smokeable form of methamphetamine. 
A)  Vodka consumed in a frozen cube shape. 
B)  A smokeable form of heroin. 
C)  A smokeable form of cocaine. 
D)  A smokeable form of methamphetamine.

Question 19

Explain the three consequences for the drug scene from the tightening of restrictions on amphetamines in the 1960s and 1970s.

Accepted Answer

First, the market began to sell legal, m

Question 20

Although physicians were well aware of the dangers of using cocaine regularly, non-medical and quasi-medical use of cocaine was widespread at the start of the twentieth century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How long has the process for making illicit methamphetamine been on the streets?

Which famous individual studied cocaine as a treatment for morphine dependence and depression?

According to the Government of Canada in 2015, which city is most known for the use of methamphetamines?

Based on the results of the 2012 Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS) in 2012, which province had the highest percentage of lifetime illicit users?

Explain the absorption and elimination facts regarding cocaine,

What have the studies of the mechanism of action of the amphetamines focused principally on?

Which of the following describes the use of amphetamines to treat depression?

Atomoxetine is a "non-stimulant" medication that has been approved for ADHD that does not appear to have abuse potential. What brand name is it sold under?

What is cocaethylene?

After the last dose of amphetamines is taken, when does the virtual complete elimination take place?

What is the affect of amphetamines on weight control?

Chronic cocaine poisoning leads to profound CNS stimulation, progressing to convulsions, which can lead to respiratory or cardiac arrest.

During the 1950s and early 1960s, why were amphetamines prescribed?

When is cocaine still used for a medicinal purpose?

Describe acute toxicity referencing cocaine.

Describe the bioavailability of the various routes of administration for methamphetamine.

Sigmund Freud was always opposed to the use of cocaine for treating psychiatric conditions.

You are listening to a school presentation by a man who describes himself as a lifelong substance abuser. He states the most frequently used drug was "ice". What is ice?

Explain the three consequences for the drug scene from the tightening of restrictions on amphetamines in the 1960s and 1970s.

Although physicians were well aware of the dangers of using cocaine regularly, non-medical and quasi-medical use of cocaine was widespread at the start of the twentieth century.

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How long has the process for making illicit methamphetamine been on the streets?

Which famous individual studied cocaine as a treatment for morphine dependence and depression?

According to the Government of Canada in 2015, which city is most known for the use of methamphetamines?

Based on the results of the 2012 Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS) in 2012, which province had the highest percentage of lifetime illicit users?

Explain the absorption and elimination facts regarding cocaine,

What have the studies of the mechanism of action of the amphetamines focused principally on?

Which of the following describes the use of amphetamines to treat depression?

Atomoxetine is a "non-stimulant" medication that has been approved for ADHD that does not appear to have abuse potential. What brand name is it sold under?

What is cocaethylene?

After the last dose of amphetamines is taken, when does the virtual complete elimination take place?

What is the affect of amphetamines on weight control?

Chronic cocaine poisoning leads to profound CNS stimulation, progressing to convulsions, which can lead to respiratory or cardiac arrest.

During the 1950s and early 1960s, why were amphetamines prescribed?

When is cocaine still used for a medicinal purpose?

Describe acute toxicity referencing cocaine.

Describe the bioavailability of the various routes of administration for methamphetamine.

Sigmund Freud was always opposed to the use of cocaine for treating psychiatric conditions.

You are listening to a school presentation by a man who describes himself as a lifelong substance abuser. He states the most frequently used drug was "ice". What is ice?

Explain the three consequences for the drug scene from the tightening of restrictions on amphetamines in the 1960s and 1970s.

Although physicians were well aware of the dangers of using cocaine regularly, non-medical and quasi-medical use of cocaine was widespread at the start of the twentieth century.

Drug Use: an Overview

Drug Use As a Social Problem

Drug Policy

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Depressants and Inhalants

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

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