Exam 13: Depressents and Inhalants

It is advisable to use an injectable form of diazepam __________.

Barbituric acid __________.

Unless an inhaled gas contains a minimum of 21 percent oxygen in it,hypoxia will occur.

The receptor involved in the action of benzodiazepines has a binding location for GABA,a binding location for benzodiazepines,and a binding location for __________.

Dangers associated with inhalants lie not only in their toxic effects but also in the behavioral effects of the intoxication.

The flammability of ether makes it a poor choice for recreational use.

Another name for sedative hypnotics is __________.

Peer influence can increase a child's chances of abusing inhalants.

Long-acting benzodiazepines are no longer recommended for __________.

For those who engage in inhalant abuse,their first experience with psychoactive drugs most likely involved tobacco.

Acute inhalant effects include double vision,a ringing in the ears,and hallucinations.

A major portion of people reporting a reduction of anxiety after taking Valium __________.

Benzodiazepines are absorbed from the __________.

Nitrous oxide is a toxic gas.

Methaqualone (Quaalude)was once believed to have aphrodisiac properties.

Inhalant intoxication occurs faster than alcohol intoxication.

The key neurotransmitter involved in the action of benzodiazepines is __________.

A popular non-benzodiazepine used for the short-term treatment of insomnia is __________.

Which of the following is true about chloral hydrate?

Beta blockers __________.