Question 1

Nitrous oxide is a toxic gas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  body weight 
B)  attention span 
C)  REM sleep 
D)  the time it takes to get to sleep 
A)  body weight 
B)  attention span 
C)  REM sleep 
D)  the time it takes to get to sleep

Question 4

Inhalant abuse is characterized by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical and psychological dependence 
B)  neither physical nor psychological dependence 
C)  physical dependence, but undetermined psychological dependence 
D)  psychological dependence, but undetermined physical dependence 
A)  physical and psychological dependence 
B)  neither physical nor psychological dependence 
C)  physical dependence, but undetermined psychological dependence 
D)  psychological dependence, but undetermined physical dependence

Question 5

The first antianxiety drug to be developed was __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  meprobamate (brand name: Miltown) 
B)  methaqualone (brand name: Quaalude) 
C)  chlorpromazine (brand name: Thorazine) 
D)  secobarbital (brand name: Seconal) 
A)  meprobamate (brand name: Miltown) 
B)  methaqualone (brand name: Quaalude) 
C)  chlorpromazine (brand name: Thorazine) 
D)  secobarbital (brand name: Seconal)

Question 6

Inhalant abuse is less common in Canada's Aboriginal populations than in other ethnic groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  juice 
C)  dairy products 
D)  Vitamin B 
A)  alcohol 
B)  juice 
C)  dairy products 
D)  Vitamin B

Question 8

Fumes from inhalant products are stimulants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Ultra-short-acting barbiturates are commonly abused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

A key neurotransmitter in the action of benzodiazepines is dopamine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Another name for sedative-hypnotics is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  antipsychotic drugs 
B)  antidepressants 
C)  neuroleptics 
D)  depressants 
A)  antipsychotic drugs 
B)  antidepressants 
C)  neuroleptics 
D)  depressants

Question 13

Buspirone impairs motor skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

Benzodiazepine are considered less safe than barbiturates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

High school students engage in inhalant use more often than students in elementary school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss the chronic effects of barbiturates.

Accepted Answer

Barbiturates are a class of drugs that a

Question 18

In Canada, meprobamate is now classified as a controlled substance in which category?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schedule I 
B)  Schedule II 
C)  Schedule III 
D)  Schedule IV 
A)  Schedule I 
B)  Schedule II 
C)  Schedule III 
D)  Schedule IV

Question 19

A dangerous synergistic barbiturate effect results from the combination with __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  amphetamines 
B)  alcohol 
C)  antidepressants 
D)  stimulants of all kinds 
A)  amphetamines 
B)  alcohol 
C)  antidepressants 
D)  stimulants of all kinds

Question 20

Ether was first introduced for medicinal purposes in the form of a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  gas 
B)  propellant 
C)  liquid 
D)  pill or capsule 
A)  gas 
B)  propellant 
C)  liquid 
D)  pill or capsule

Nitrous oxide is a toxic gas.

Nitrous oxide is found in __________.

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

Inhalant abuse is characterized by __________.

The first antianxiety drug to be developed was __________.

Inhalant abuse is less common in Canada's Aboriginal populations than in other ethnic groups.

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

Fumes from inhalant products are stimulants.

Ultra-short-acting barbiturates are commonly abused.

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

A key neurotransmitter in the action of benzodiazepines is dopamine.

Another name for sedative-hypnotics is __________.

Buspirone impairs motor skills.

Ingredient concentrations in glue and solvent products __________.

Benzodiazepine are considered less safe than barbiturates.

High school students engage in inhalant use more often than students in elementary school.

Discuss the chronic effects of barbiturates.

In Canada, meprobamate is now classified as a controlled substance in which category?

A dangerous synergistic barbiturate effect results from the combination with __________.

Ether was first introduced for medicinal purposes in the form of a __________.

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Marijuana

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Caffeine

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Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Natural Health Products

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Exam 13: Depressants and Inhalants

Nitrous oxide is a toxic gas.

Nitrous oxide is found in __________.

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

Inhalant abuse is characterized by __________.

The first antianxiety drug to be developed was __________.

Inhalant abuse is less common in Canada's Aboriginal populations than in other ethnic groups.

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

Fumes from inhalant products are stimulants.

Ultra-short-acting barbiturates are commonly abused.

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

A key neurotransmitter in the action of benzodiazepines is dopamine.

Another name for sedative-hypnotics is __________.

Buspirone impairs motor skills.

Ingredient concentrations in glue and solvent products __________.

Benzodiazepine are considered less safe than barbiturates.

High school students engage in inhalant use more often than students in elementary school.

Discuss the chronic effects of barbiturates.

In Canada, meprobamate is now classified as a controlled substance in which category?

A dangerous synergistic barbiturate effect results from the combination with __________.

Ether was first introduced for medicinal purposes in the form of a __________.

Drugs and Behaviour Today

Drug-Taking Behaviour: Personal and Social Issues

How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Opioids: Opium, Heroin, and Opioid Pain Medications

Lsd and Other Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Caffeine

Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports

Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Natural Health Products

Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

Substance Abuse Prevention

Substance Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Change

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