Exam 13: Depressants and Inhalants

Contrast patterns of barbiturate abuse in the 1950s and 1960s with recent patterns. Include a discussion of the reasons for these differences.

Tranquilizers are most frequently referred to by a more current term: __________.

Which of the following ingredients is a known carcinogen?

Benzodiazepines work best as a treatment for anxiety when __________.

Chronic inhalant abuse is overrepresented among __________.

In most cases, inhalant abuse extends over no more than _______ in an abuser's life.

Tolerance is often a problem with benzodiazepines when they are taken for __________.

There is a ______ chance of death from abrupt withdrawal of barbiturates.

Because of "drug automatism," patients are advised NOT to __________.

The drug Rohypnol has recently been reformulated so that __________.

Physiological symptoms following the withdrawal of long-acting benzodiazepines typically begin to show themselves __________.

Which of the following is NOT a nonbarbiturate sedative-hypnotic?

The brain builds up a tolerance to barbiturates quickly.

When they were first introduced in the 1960s, the sedative effects of benzodiazepines were especially appealing to mental health professionals.

REM sleep comprises approximately ___% of total sleep time every night.

Rohypnol is ten times stronger than Valium.

An immediate effect of glue, solvent, or aerosol inhalation is slurred speech.

Difficulties in movement and coordination and a loss of hearing have been documented as two of the effects of inhaling __________.

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

There is clear evidence of physical dependence in cases of inhalation abuse.