Question 1

An antipyretic is a drug that relieves

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A) fever. 
B) inflammation. 
C) allergic symptoms. 
D) pain. 
A) fever. 
B) inflammation. 
C) allergic symptoms. 
D) pain.

Question 2

Amphetamines are

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A) stimulants. 
B) depressants. 
C) narcotics. 
D) endorphins. 
A) stimulants. 
B) depressants. 
C) narcotics. 
D) endorphins.

Question 3

The evidence that aspirin may lower risk of stroke seems to be related to its

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A) antipyretic properties. 
B) analgesic properties. 
C) anti-inflammatory properties. 
D) anti-coagulant properties. 
A) antipyretic properties. 
B) analgesic properties. 
C) anti-inflammatory properties. 
D) anti-coagulant properties.

Question 4

Which of the following provides the best definition of a drug? It is a chemical substance that

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A) is a pain-reliever. 
B) can be used to treat an illness. 
C) can be used to improve one's state of health or well-being. 
D) affects the functioning of living things. 
A) is a pain-reliever. 
B) can be used to treat an illness. 
C) can be used to improve one's state of health or well-being. 
D) affects the functioning of living things.

Question 5

Salicyclic acid,the precursor to aspirin,is found in

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A) ginkgo leaves. 
B) willow leaves. 
C) oak bark. 
D) star fruit. 
A) ginkgo leaves. 
B) willow leaves. 
C) oak bark. 
D) star fruit.

Question 6

ddI is a drug used to treat

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A) AIDS. 
B) chickenpox. 
C) vomiting. 
D) herpes. 
A) AIDS. 
B) chickenpox. 
C) vomiting. 
D) herpes.

Question 7

A side effect of morphine use is

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A) itching. 
B) hair less. 
C) constipation. 
D) flu symptons. 
A) itching. 
B) hair less. 
C) constipation. 
D) flu symptons.

Question 8

Which of the following would NOT be classified as a psychotropic drug?

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A) an antipyretic 
B) a depressant 
C) an hallucinogenic 
D) a stimulant 
A) an antipyretic 
B) a depressant 
C) an hallucinogenic 
D) a stimulant

Question 9

How may diet be related to the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain?

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Diet can have a significant impact on th

Question 10

What are the limitations and side effects of acetaminophen?

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Acetaminophen, while generally considere

Question 11

The first successful local anesthetic was

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A) nicotine. 
B) cocaine. 
C) ethanol. 
D) novocaine. 
A) nicotine. 
B) cocaine. 
C) ethanol. 
D) novocaine.

Question 12

The most abused drug is

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A) acetaminophen. 
B) barbiturate. 
C) ethanol. 
D) propanol. 
A) acetaminophen. 
B) barbiturate. 
C) ethanol. 
D) propanol.

Question 13

LSD mimics the feeling much like "falling in love."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Prolonged use of aspirin may lead to

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A) mental disorders. 
B) gastrointestinal problems. 
C) joint swelling. 
D) liver damage. 
A) mental disorders. 
B) gastrointestinal problems. 
C) joint swelling. 
D) liver damage.

Question 15

An antipyretic is a drug that reduces ________.

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The answer of An antipyretic is a drug that reduces...

Question 16

In 2009,the leading cause of death in the United States was

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A) heart disease. 
B) infectious disease. 
C) cancer. 
D) accidents. 
A) heart disease. 
B) infectious disease. 
C) cancer. 
D) accidents.

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of drug abuse?

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A) the use of penicillin to treat the common cold 
B) the use of marijuana to alter sensory perceptions 
C) the use of generic drugs 
D) the use of a placebo 
A) the use of penicillin to treat the common cold 
B) the use of marijuana to alter sensory perceptions 
C) the use of generic drugs 
D) the use of a placebo

Question 18

LSD is a(n)

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A) analgesic. 
B) barbiturate. 
C) hallucinogen. 
D) flu medicine. 
A) analgesic. 
B) barbiturate. 
C) hallucinogen. 
D) flu medicine.

Question 19

Caffeine is a mild

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A) beta blocker. 
B) antidiarrhea drug. 
C) stimulant. 
D) neuroreceiver. 
A) beta blocker. 
B) antidiarrhea drug. 
C) stimulant. 
D) neuroreceiver.

Question 20

Compounds related to penicillins are

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A) cephalosporins. 
B) NSAIDs. 
C) opiates. 
D) sulfanilamides. 
A) cephalosporins. 
B) NSAIDs. 
C) opiates. 
D) sulfanilamides.

Exam 18: Drugs

An antipyretic is a drug that relieves

Amphetamines are

The evidence that aspirin may lower risk of stroke seems to be related to its

Which of the following provides the best definition of a drug? It is a chemical substance that

Salicyclic acid,the precursor to aspirin,is found in

ddI is a drug used to treat

A side effect of morphine use is

Which of the following would NOT be classified as a psychotropic drug?

How may diet be related to the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain?

What are the limitations and side effects of acetaminophen?

The first successful local anesthetic was

The most abused drug is

LSD mimics the feeling much like "falling in love."

Prolonged use of aspirin may lead to

An antipyretic is a drug that reduces ________.

In 2009,the leading cause of death in the United States was

Which of the following is an example of drug abuse?

LSD is a(n)

Caffeine is a mild

Compounds related to penicillins are

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