Exam 13: Depressents and Inhalants

The withdrawal process from barbiturates is safest when __________.

The first signs that show that one has taken GHB are dizziness and a severe headache.

Continued accumulation of benzodiazepines in the elderly can cause __________.

Benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms typically do not appear until between the third and sixth days following the last dose.

The tendency to take increasingly higher doses of barbiturates in order to get to sleep is due to __________.

GHB in combination with alcohol can be a(n)__________.

Librium and Valium are both benzodiazepines.

Which of the following effects are typical of barbiturates?

One of the hazards of nitrous oxide is its flammability.

A major adverse side effect of barbiturate treatment for insomnia is the reduction in __________.

Patients using barbiturates to treat insomnia typically wake up feeling well rested and refreshed.

If you want a benzodiazepine for insomnia,it would be useful to choose a type that is __________.

Hypoxia is a result of __________.

The Greek word hypnos in the term sedative hypnotics refers to the ability of these drugs to induce __________.

Inhalant abuse among children is commonplace in __________.

Inhaling from a handkerchief or from a container is referred to as bagging.

Test strips that check for the presence of GGH fjmkdate GHB,Rohypnol,or ketamine in an alcoholic beverage will NOT be effective if the drink contains __________.

Discuss the social problems associated with gamma hydrobutyrate (GHB)and provide two protective strategies that reduce the vulnerability of women to the inadvertent consumption of GHB.GH

An inhalant ingredient that is specifically carcinogenic is benzene.

Antianxiety drugs are also referred to as tranquilizers.