Exam 12: Drugs

What is true about the "club drug" Rohypnol?

Which is the most widely used and abused drug?

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 -Confirmation

The pattern and intensity of dependency on a drug does NOT depend on the:

Which is true of the use of mild tranquilizers?

Use of which of the following drugs is LEAST likely to lead to psychological dependence?

The UV spectra of different substances are not similar and therefore the technique can usually always provide a definite result.

Most often, cocaine is:

The most popular club drug is LSD.

The tranquilizers Valium and Librium are classified in which schedule of the Controlled Substances Act?

Regular use of the following drug may lead to physical dependency:

The active ingredient in marijuana is ________.

In chromatography, the distribution of a gas between the liquid and gas phases is determined by the ________ of the gas in the liquid.

What is the most potent form of marijuana?

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 -Depressant

Which physical symptom is part of abstinence syndrome?

Many chemical substances have similar mass spectra fragmentation.

________ dependence is the conditioned use of a drug caused by underlying emotional needs.

Physical dependence develops only when the drug user uses a drug on a regular schedule.

Increasing caseloads associated with drug evidence have provided the major justification for expanding forensic laboratory services.