Question 1

Short-acting barbiturates in animals have an equivalent reinforcing effect __________.

Accepted Answer

A) to that of cocaine 
B) to that of practically any psychoactive drug 
C) to that of petting and praise 
D) to that of shining bright lights 
A) to that of cocaine 
B) to that of practically any psychoactive drug 
C) to that of petting and praise 
D) to that of shining bright lights

Question 2

Compare and contrast the histories,acute effects,and the advantages and disadvantages in the medical application of nitrous oxide and ether.

Accepted Answer

Nitrous oxide and ether have both been u

Question 3

Inhalant abuse is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) relatively easy to control 
B) frequently glamorized by the media 
C) easily handled by educational programs 
D) a difficult social problem to control 
A) relatively easy to control 
B) frequently glamorized by the media 
C) easily handled by educational programs 
D) a difficult social problem to control

Question 4

Ingredient concentrations in glue and solvent products __________.

Accepted Answer

A) are typically a bit higher than those allowed in industry 
B) are typically lower than those allowed in industry 
C) are typically much higher than those allowed in industry 
D) have generally no relationship to ingredient concentrations allowed or disallowed in industry 
A) are typically a bit higher than those allowed in industry 
B) are typically lower than those allowed in industry 
C) are typically much higher than those allowed in industry 
D) have generally no relationship to ingredient concentrations allowed or disallowed in industry

Question 5

Buspirone impairs motor skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

"Huffing" is a term often used to describe __________.

Accepted Answer

A) inhaling the solvent from a handkerchief 
B) breathing in from a plastic bag 
C) increased breaths taken after ingesting the solvent 
D) a feeling of breathlessness after the intoxication is worn off 
A) inhaling the solvent from a handkerchief 
B) breathing in from a plastic bag 
C) increased breaths taken after ingesting the solvent 
D) a feeling of breathlessness after the intoxication is worn off

Question 7

Nitrous oxide is found in __________.

Accepted Answer

A) cans of whipped cream 
B) hairspray 
C) laundry detergent 
D) glue 
A) cans of whipped cream 
B) hairspray 
C) laundry detergent 
D) glue

Question 8

According to the text,occupational exposure to solvent products has been linked to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) heart disease 
B) birth defects 
C) hemorrhagic stroke 
D) lung cancer 
A) heart disease 
B) birth defects 
C) hemorrhagic stroke 
D) lung cancer

Question 9

In the last 200 years or so,ether has sometimes been used recreationally in place of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) etheric chloride 
B) alcohol 
C) opium 
D) coca leaves 
A) etheric chloride 
B) alcohol 
C) opium 
D) coca leaves

Question 10

The withdrawal symptoms of barbiturates closely resemble the withdrawal symptoms of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) nicotine 
B) alcohol 
C) cocaine 
D) heroin 
A) nicotine 
B) alcohol 
C) cocaine 
D) heroin

Question 11

The drug methaqualone is currently available __________.

Accepted Answer

A) from foreign pharmaceutical companies 
B) from underground laboratories 
C) as an over-the-counter (OT
C) drug 
D) as a veterinary drug 
A) from foreign pharmaceutical companies 
B) from underground laboratories 
C) as an over-the-counter (OT
C) drug 
D) as a veterinary drug

Question 12

Which of the following barbiturates has the shortest elimination half-life?

Accepted Answer

A) Dalmane (flurazepam) 
B) Ativan (lorazepam) 
C) Halcion (triazolam) 
D) Valium (diazepam) 
A) Dalmane (flurazepam) 
B) Ativan (lorazepam) 
C) Halcion (triazolam) 
D) Valium (diazepam)

Question 13

According to the text,inhalant abusers mostly take the drug __________.

Accepted Answer

A) alone 
B) in small groups 
C) in large groups 
D) both A and C 
A) alone 
B) in small groups 
C) in large groups 
D) both A and C

Question 14

The effects of the continued accumulation of benzodiazepine in an elderly patient are often misdiagnosed as __________.

Accepted Answer

A) heart disease 
B) respiratory failure 
C) diabetes 
D) Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia 
A) heart disease 
B) respiratory failure 
C) diabetes 
D) Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia

Question 15

Which of the following barbiturates has the longest duration of action,compared to the other three?

Accepted Answer

A) pentothal 
B) phenobarbital 
C) secobarbital 
D) amobarbital 
A) pentothal 
B) phenobarbital 
C) secobarbital 
D) amobarbital

Question 16

Peter is an inhalant abuser.He now has peripheral nerve damage,muscle weakness,and muscle atrophy.Which of the following substances has Peter most likely abused?

Accepted Answer

A) acetone 
B) hexane 
C) benzene 
D) gasoline 
A) acetone 
B) hexane 
C) benzene 
D) gasoline

Question 17

A benzodiazepine sometimes associated with date rape situations is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Valium 
B) Rohypnol 
C) BuSpar 
D) Nembutal 
A) Valium 
B) Rohypnol 
C) BuSpar 
D) Nembutal

Question 18

Oil of mustard as an additive for one brand of commercial model glue has reduced its abuse significantly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Valium shows a lower potential for abuse,relative to cocaine or alcohol,because __________.

Accepted Answer

A) there is no sudden "rush" when taking Valium 
B) Valium has a weaker reinforcing effect 
C) Valium has a slow onset 
D) all of the above 
A) there is no sudden "rush" when taking Valium 
B) Valium has a weaker reinforcing effect 
C) Valium has a slow onset 
D) all of the above

Question 20

Surveys indicate that inhalant abuse is the _______ highest incidence of drug experimentation among secondary students.

Accepted Answer

A) second 
B) third 
C) fourth 
D) tenth 
A) second 
B) third 
C) fourth 
D) tenth

Short-acting barbiturates in animals have an equivalent reinforcing effect __________.

Compare and contrast the histories,acute effects,and the advantages and disadvantages in the medical application of nitrous oxide and ether.

Inhalant abuse is __________.

Ingredient concentrations in glue and solvent products __________.

Buspirone impairs motor skills.

"Huffing" is a term often used to describe __________.

Nitrous oxide is found in __________.

According to the text,occupational exposure to solvent products has been linked to __________.

In the last 200 years or so,ether has sometimes been used recreationally in place of __________.

The withdrawal symptoms of barbiturates closely resemble the withdrawal symptoms of __________.

The drug methaqualone is currently available __________.

Which of the following barbiturates has the shortest elimination half-life?

According to the text,inhalant abusers mostly take the drug __________.

The effects of the continued accumulation of benzodiazepine in an elderly patient are often misdiagnosed as __________.

Which of the following barbiturates has the longest duration of action,compared to the other three?

Peter is an inhalant abuser.He now has peripheral nerve damage,muscle weakness,and muscle atrophy.Which of the following substances has Peter most likely abused?

A benzodiazepine sometimes associated with date rape situations is __________.

Oil of mustard as an additive for one brand of commercial model glue has reduced its abuse significantly.

Valium shows a lower potential for abuse,relative to cocaine or alcohol,because __________.

Surveys indicate that inhalant abuse is the _______ highest incidence of drug experimentation among secondary students.

Drugs and Behavior Today

Drug-Taking Behavior: the Personal and Social Concerns

How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Narcotics: Opium, Heroin, and Synthetic Opiates

Lsd and Other Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Anabolic Steroids and Drug Abuse in Sports

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Performance Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports

Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Dietary Supplements

Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

Substance-Abuse Prevention

Substance-Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Change

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Exam 13: Depressents and Inhalants

Short-acting barbiturates in animals have an equivalent reinforcing effect __________.

Compare and contrast the histories,acute effects,and the advantages and disadvantages in the medical application of nitrous oxide and ether.

Inhalant abuse is __________.

Ingredient concentrations in glue and solvent products __________.

Buspirone impairs motor skills.

"Huffing" is a term often used to describe __________.

Nitrous oxide is found in __________.

According to the text,occupational exposure to solvent products has been linked to __________.

In the last 200 years or so,ether has sometimes been used recreationally in place of __________.

The withdrawal symptoms of barbiturates closely resemble the withdrawal symptoms of __________.

The drug methaqualone is currently available __________.

Which of the following barbiturates has the shortest elimination half-life?

According to the text,inhalant abusers mostly take the drug __________.

The effects of the continued accumulation of benzodiazepine in an elderly patient are often misdiagnosed as __________.

Which of the following barbiturates has the longest duration of action,compared to the other three?

Peter is an inhalant abuser.He now has peripheral nerve damage,muscle weakness,and muscle atrophy.Which of the following substances has Peter most likely abused?

A benzodiazepine sometimes associated with date rape situations is __________.

Oil of mustard as an additive for one brand of commercial model glue has reduced its abuse significantly.

Valium shows a lower potential for abuse,relative to cocaine or alcohol,because __________.

Surveys indicate that inhalant abuse is the _______ highest incidence of drug experimentation among secondary students.

Drugs and Behavior Today

Drug-Taking Behavior: the Personal and Social Concerns

How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Narcotics: Opium, Heroin, and Synthetic Opiates

Lsd and Other Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Anabolic Steroids and Drug Abuse in Sports

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Performance Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports

Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Dietary Supplements

Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

Substance-Abuse Prevention

Substance-Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Change

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