Exam 12: Drugs

The forensic chemist received a white powder that must be identified. What are the preferred analytical methods for identification of the powder's organic components?

Which type of test would the drug analyst logically use first?

Drugs deemed to have the highest potential for abuse and having a current medical use are listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.

The ability to make a positive identification of a drug using UV spectrophotometry is ________ the ability to make a positive identification using IR spectrophotometry.

Commonly used ________ include marijuana, LSD, PCP, and MDMA (Ecstasy).

Describe how a microcrystalline test works. Name two advantages of microcrystalline tests.

The sniffing of volatile solvents can cause:

The pharmacological definition of a ________ is a substance that relieves pain and produces sleep.

What is NOT true of the use of anabolic steroids?

Which of the following is synthetically produced and does not occur naturally?

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once. A)Synthetic compounds, chemically related to the male sex hormone testosterone, that are used to promote muscle growth B)Any of several analytical techniques for separating mixtures into their components by attraction to a stationary phase while being propelled by a moving phase C)A substance that slows down the functions of the central nervous system D)A substance that induces changes in normal thought processes, perceptions, and moods E)An analytical method for identifying a substance by its selective absorption of different wavelengths of light F)A single test that specifically identifies a substance G)Invisible long frequencies of light beyond violet in the visible spectrum H)Colored light ranging from red to violet in the electromagnetic spectrum I)A preliminary test used to reduce the number of possible identities of an unknown substance J)A test that identifies a specific substance based on the color and shape of crystals formed when the substance is mixed with specific reagents K)A substance that speeds up the activity of the central nervous system L)A substance that lessens or eliminates pain M)Invisible short frequencies of light before red in the visible spectrum N)The conditioned use of a drug caused by underlying emotional needs O)Physiological need for a drug brought about by its regular use and characterized by withdrawal sickness when administration of the drug is abruptly stopped P)Drug that induces sleep and depresses vital body functions such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and breathing rate -Visible light

Which of the following is NOT a stimulant?

Sedatives are drugs that cause marked alteration in thought processes, perceptions, and moods.

The most difficult drug addiction to overcome is that of:

Chromatography is NOT used to:

There is a significant likelihood that continued use of ________ will result in a high degree of psychological dependence.

"Designer" drugs are:

Which is NOT derived from opium?

The most satisfactory way of simultaneously separating and tentatively identifying drugs is by:

Two types of empirical tests are color tests and ________ tests.