Question 1

The "date-rape" drug Rohypnol (flunitrazepam)

Accepted Answer

A) is no longer manufactured legally. 
B) is sold as a hypnotic agent (sleeping pill)in many countries other than the U.S. 
C) was never marketed by any company because of its unusual impairment of memory 
D) is available by prescription in the U.S. 
A) is no longer manufactured legally. 
B) is sold as a hypnotic agent (sleeping pill)in many countries other than the U.S. 
C) was never marketed by any company because of its unusual impairment of memory 
D) is available by prescription in the U.S.

Question 2

The four most widely sold benzodiazepines are all longer-acting drugs sold primarily as

Accepted Answer

A) anxiolytics. 
B) analgesics. 
C) hypnotics. 
D) antidepressants. 
A) anxiolytics. 
B) analgesics. 
C) hypnotics. 
D) antidepressants.

Question 3

Zolpidem (Ambien)is:

Accepted Answer

A) an older sleeping pill that is no longer marketed. 
B) an intermediate-acting barbiturate. 
C) not a benzodiazepine chemically,but it has similar effects. 
D) a long-acting benzodiazepine. 
A) an older sleeping pill that is no longer marketed. 
B) an intermediate-acting barbiturate. 
C) not a benzodiazepine chemically,but it has similar effects. 
D) a long-acting benzodiazepine.

Question 4

Paraldehyde is a CNS depressant that is currently available in several over-the-counter medications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Among the sedative-hypnotic drugs,short-acting barbiturates seem to be the most likely to lead to drug dependence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of these is NOT one of the early sedative-hypnotics used in medicine?

Accepted Answer

A) chloral hydrate 
B) paraldehyde 
C) butyrate 
D) bromide salts 
A) chloral hydrate 
B) paraldehyde 
C) butyrate 
D) bromide salts

Question 7

Volatile solvents that act as CNS depressants are found in a wide variety of household products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Sodium pentathol is long-acting barbiturate used to treat insomnia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When barbiturates were the most popular sedative-hypnotics,low doses of the long-acting types were used as sleeping pills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One of the oldest gaseous anesthetics,popularly known as "laughing gas," is

Accepted Answer

A) butane. 
B) diazepam. 
C) pentobarbital. 
D) nitrous oxide. 
A) butane. 
B) diazepam. 
C) pentobarbital. 
D) nitrous oxide.

Question 11

The major advantage of the benzodiazepines over the barbiturates seems to be the

Accepted Answer

A) lower cost. 
B) greater effectiveness. 
C) shorter duration of activity. 
D) greater safety margin. 
A) lower cost. 
B) greater effectiveness. 
C) shorter duration of activity. 
D) greater safety margin.

Question 12

Two drugs that were introduced as being safer than the barbiturates,but in the long run proved to be not much safer,were

Accepted Answer

A) fluoxetine and paroxetine. 
B) toluene and xylene. 
C) meprobamate and methaqualone. 
D) perphenazine and thiazine. 
A) fluoxetine and paroxetine. 
B) toluene and xylene. 
C) meprobamate and methaqualone. 
D) perphenazine and thiazine.

Question 13

Ambien (zolpidem)is a popular benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The CNS depressants include various prescription drugs referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) GHBs. 
B) sedative-hypnotics. 
C) entheogens. 
D) catecholamines. 
A) GHBs. 
B) sedative-hypnotics. 
C) entheogens. 
D) catecholamines.

Question 15

One of the most dangerous acute effects of taking depressants in combination with alcohol is

Accepted Answer

A) the "cheese reaction". 
B) respiratory depression. 
C) seizures. 
D) slurred speech. 
A) the "cheese reaction". 
B) respiratory depression. 
C) seizures. 
D) slurred speech.

Question 16

GHB (gamma hydroxybutyric acid)

Accepted Answer

A) is derived from morning glory seeds. 
B) occurs naturally in the brain. 
C) is a gas used to make whipped cream. 
D) blocks the intoxicating effects of alcohol. 
A) is derived from morning glory seeds. 
B) occurs naturally in the brain. 
C) is a gas used to make whipped cream. 
D) blocks the intoxicating effects of alcohol.

The "date-rape" drug Rohypnol (flunitrazepam)

The four most widely sold benzodiazepines are all longer-acting drugs sold primarily as

Zolpidem (Ambien)is:

Paraldehyde is a CNS depressant that is currently available in several over-the-counter medications.

Among the sedative-hypnotic drugs,short-acting barbiturates seem to be the most likely to lead to drug dependence.

Which of these is NOT one of the early sedative-hypnotics used in medicine?

Volatile solvents that act as CNS depressants are found in a wide variety of household products.

Sodium pentathol is long-acting barbiturate used to treat insomnia.

When barbiturates were the most popular sedative-hypnotics,low doses of the long-acting types were used as sleeping pills.

One of the oldest gaseous anesthetics,popularly known as "laughing gas," is

The major advantage of the benzodiazepines over the barbiturates seems to be the

Two drugs that were introduced as being safer than the barbiturates,but in the long run proved to be not much safer,were

Ambien (zolpidem)is a popular benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety.

The CNS depressants include various prescription drugs referred to as

One of the most dangerous acute effects of taking depressants in combination with alcohol is

GHB (gamma hydroxybutyric acid)

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Exam 7: Depressants and Inhalants

The "date-rape" drug Rohypnol (flunitrazepam)

The four most widely sold benzodiazepines are all longer-acting drugs sold primarily as

Zolpidem (Ambien)is:

Paraldehyde is a CNS depressant that is currently available in several over-the-counter medications.

Among the sedative-hypnotic drugs,short-acting barbiturates seem to be the most likely to lead to drug dependence.

Which of these is NOT one of the early sedative-hypnotics used in medicine?

Volatile solvents that act as CNS depressants are found in a wide variety of household products.

Sodium pentathol is long-acting barbiturate used to treat insomnia.

When barbiturates were the most popular sedative-hypnotics,low doses of the long-acting types were used as sleeping pills.

One of the oldest gaseous anesthetics,popularly known as "laughing gas," is

The major advantage of the benzodiazepines over the barbiturates seems to be the

Two drugs that were introduced as being safer than the barbiturates,but in the long run proved to be not much safer,were

Ambien (zolpidem)is a popular benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety.

The CNS depressants include various prescription drugs referred to as

One of the most dangerous acute effects of taking depressants in combination with alcohol is

GHB (gamma hydroxybutyric acid)

Drug Use: an Overview

Drug Use As a Social Problem

Drug Policy

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Medication for Mental Disorders

Alcohol

Tobacco

Caffeine

Dietary Supplements and Over The Counter Drugs

Opioids

Psychedelics

Cannabis

Performance-Enhancing Drugs

Preventing Substance Abuse

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