Question 1

The DEA regulates over-the-counter medications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following are possible side effects of aspirin use?

Accepted Answer

A) stomach irritation and bleeding 
B) Reye's syndrome 
C) increased risk of heart attack 
D) stomach irritation and bleeding and Reye's syndrome only 
A) stomach irritation and bleeding 
B) Reye's syndrome 
C) increased risk of heart attack 
D) stomach irritation and bleeding and Reye's syndrome only D

Question 3

Brain damage is a common side effect of anabolic steroids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The tendency for anabolic steroids to induce masculine secondary sexual characteristics is referred to as .

Accepted Answer

A) androgenic effects 
B) anabolic effects 
C) catabolic effects 
D) None of these are correct. 
A) androgenic effects 
B) anabolic effects 
C) catabolic effects 
D) None of these are correct.

Question 5

Which of the following is an analgesic drug that does not increase stomach acidity?

Accepted Answer

A) aspirin 
B) acetaminophen 
C) caffeine 
D) None of these are correct. 
A) aspirin 
B) acetaminophen 
C) caffeine 
D) None of these are correct.

Question 6

Which of the following is a hormone that has been touted for its "antiaging" effects?

Accepted Answer

A) Areca 
B) Melatonin 
C) Ginkgo biloba 
D) DHEA 
A) Areca 
B) Melatonin 
C) Ginkgo biloba 
D) DHEA

Question 7

Compare and contrast the various methods of birth control with regard to efficacy and side effects.

Accepted Answer

There are several methods of birth contr

Question 8

Which of the following is a hormone-based product that can be used as a sleep aid?

Accepted Answer

A) kava 
B) gingko biloba 
C) melatonin 
D) valerian 
A) kava 
B) gingko biloba 
C) melatonin 
D) valerian

Question 9

GHB is thought to be a natural neurotransmitter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Prostaglandins are a key active ingredient in over-the-counter stimulants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

After the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act was passed, hormones and herbal products .

Accepted Answer

A) could be marketed without regulation to treat specific illnesses 
B) required a prescription to purchase 
C) could be marketed without regulation as long as they did not claim to treat a specific illness 
D) became less expensive 
A) could be marketed without regulation to treat specific illnesses 
B) required a prescription to purchase 
C) could be marketed without regulation as long as they did not claim to treat a specific illness 
D) became less expensive

Question 12

What herbal preparation may be useful in treating Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Melatonin 
B) Ginkgo biloba 
C) GHB 
D) DHEA 
A) Melatonin 
B) Ginkgo biloba 
C) GHB 
D) DHEA

Question 13

Acetylsalicylic acid is better known as .

Accepted Answer

A) aspirin 
B) PPA 
C) caffeine 
D) Tylenol 
A) aspirin 
B) PPA 
C) caffeine 
D) Tylenol

Question 14

Which of the following is used as a sleeping aid?

Accepted Answer

A) St.John's wort 
B) Ginkgo biloba 
C) Ma Huang (Ephedra) 
D) Valerian 
E) All of these are correct. 
A) St.John's wort 
B) Ginkgo biloba 
C) Ma Huang (Ephedra) 
D) Valerian 
E) All of these are correct.

Question 15

Over-the-counter cold preparations often contain guaifenesin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following supplements is touted as a treatment for depression?

Accepted Answer

A) St.John's wort 
B) SAM-e 
C) Ginkgo biloba 
D) St.John's wort and SAM-e 
A) St.John's wort 
B) SAM-e 
C) Ginkgo biloba 
D) St.John's wort and SAM-e

Question 17

Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with the combination birth control pill?

Accepted Answer

A) increased risk of lung cancer 
B) growth of facial hair 
C) increased risk of blood clots 
D) none of these 
A) increased risk of lung cancer 
B) growth of facial hair 
C) increased risk of blood clots 
D) none of these

Question 18

Over-the-counter drugs are regulated by the .

Accepted Answer

A) DEA 
B) CIA 
C) FDA 
D) FBI 
A) DEA 
B) CIA 
C) FDA 
D) FBI

Question 19

Emergency contraception pills prevent pregnancy by administering high doses of testosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is true of gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB)?

Accepted Answer

A) GHB is a legal dietary supplement. 
B) GHB has been approved for treatment of narcolepsy. 
C) GHB is a stimulant drug. 
D) Tolerance and dependence to GHB have not been reported 
E) All of these are true. 
A) GHB is a legal dietary supplement. 
B) GHB has been approved for treatment of narcolepsy. 
C) GHB is a stimulant drug. 
D) Tolerance and dependence to GHB have not been reported 
E) All of these are true.

The DEA regulates over-the-counter medications.

Which of the following are possible side effects of aspirin use?

Brain damage is a common side effect of anabolic steroids.

The tendency for anabolic steroids to induce masculine secondary sexual characteristics is referred to as .

Which of the following is an analgesic drug that does not increase stomach acidity?

Which of the following is a hormone that has been touted for its "antiaging" effects?

Compare and contrast the various methods of birth control with regard to efficacy and side effects.

Which of the following is a hormone-based product that can be used as a sleep aid?

GHB is thought to be a natural neurotransmitter.

Prostaglandins are a key active ingredient in over-the-counter stimulants.

After the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act was passed, hormones and herbal products .

What herbal preparation may be useful in treating Alzheimer's disease?

Acetylsalicylic acid is better known as .

Which of the following is used as a sleeping aid?

Over-the-counter cold preparations often contain guaifenesin.

Which of the following supplements is touted as a treatment for depression?

Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with the combination birth control pill?

Over-the-counter drugs are regulated by the .

Emergency contraception pills prevent pregnancy by administering high doses of testosterone.

Which of the following is true of gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB)?

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Exam 14: Other Prescription and Over-The-Counter Drugs

The DEA regulates over-the-counter medications.

Which of the following are possible side effects of aspirin use?

Brain damage is a common side effect of anabolic steroids.

The tendency for anabolic steroids to induce masculine secondary sexual characteristics is referred to as .

Which of the following is an analgesic drug that does not increase stomach acidity?

Which of the following is a hormone that has been touted for its "antiaging" effects?

Compare and contrast the various methods of birth control with regard to efficacy and side effects.

Which of the following is a hormone-based product that can be used as a sleep aid?

GHB is thought to be a natural neurotransmitter.

Prostaglandins are a key active ingredient in over-the-counter stimulants.

After the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act was passed, hormones and herbal products .

What herbal preparation may be useful in treating Alzheimer's disease?

Acetylsalicylic acid is better known as .

Which of the following is used as a sleeping aid?

Over-the-counter cold preparations often contain guaifenesin.

Which of the following supplements is touted as a treatment for depression?

Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with the combination birth control pill?

Over-the-counter drugs are regulated by the .

Emergency contraception pills prevent pregnancy by administering high doses of testosterone.

Which of the following is true of gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB)?

Drug Use and Abuse

Drug Use: Yesterday and Today

Drugs and the Nervous System

Pharmacology

Psychopharmacology and New Drug Development

Cocaine, Amphetamines, and Related Stimulants

Nicotine

Caffeine

Alcohol

Opiates

Marijuana

Hallucinogens

Psychotherapeutic Medications

Treatment of Substance-Use Disorders

Prevention of Substance Abuse

Filters