Question 1

GHB is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  colourless but foul-smelling 
B)  odourless but has a pungent taste 
C)  flavourless but is bluish in colour in clear liquids 
D)  colourless, odourless, and flavourless 
A)  colourless but foul-smelling 
B)  odourless but has a pungent taste 
C)  flavourless but is bluish in colour in clear liquids 
D)  colourless, odourless, and flavourless

Question 2

Barbituric acid was discovered by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Adolf von Baeyer 
B)  Hoffman LaRoche 
C)  Patricia White 
D)  Lorenzo Feal 
A)  Adolf von Baeyer 
B)  Hoffman LaRoche 
C)  Patricia White 
D)  Lorenzo Feal

Question 3

Barbiturate abuse reached its peak in the 1950s and 1960s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to the text, the "age of anxiety" is often associated with which decade?

Accepted Answer

A)  1940s 
B)  1950s 
C)  1960s 
D)  1970s 
A)  1940s 
B)  1950s 
C)  1960s 
D)  1970s

Question 5

Barbiturates are a useful treatment for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  attention deficit disorder 
B)  epilepsy 
C)  scarlet fever 
D)  weight loss 
A)  attention deficit disorder 
B)  epilepsy 
C)  scarlet fever 
D)  weight loss

Question 6

Though physiological symptoms after inhalant withdrawal are hardly ever observed in laboratory animals, they are frequently observed in humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A "Mickey Finn" refers to a combination of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  secobarbital and amobarbital 
B)  chloral hydrate and alcohol 
C)  heroin and amphetamine 
D)  any two barbiturates 
A)  secobarbital and amobarbital 
B)  chloral hydrate and alcohol 
C)  heroin and amphetamine 
D)  any two barbiturates

Question 9

For the withdrawal process of barbiturates to be safe, it must be a(n)_______ process.

Accepted Answer

A)  abrupt 
B)  gradual 
C)  short-term 
D)  quick 
A)  abrupt 
B)  gradual 
C)  short-term 
D)  quick

Question 10

The "high" produced from inhalants is generally over in about __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 minutes 
B)  15 minutes 
C)  35 minutes 
D)  an hour or so 
A)  5 minutes 
B)  15 minutes 
C)  35 minutes 
D)  an hour or so

Question 11

Benzodiazepines show a lower potential for abuse, relative to cocaine or alcohol, because __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  there is no sudden "rush" when taking them 
B)  benzodiazepines have a stronger reinforcing effect 
C)  benzodiazepines cause more side effects 
D)  all of the above 
A)  there is no sudden "rush" when taking them 
B)  benzodiazepines have a stronger reinforcing effect 
C)  benzodiazepines cause more side effects 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

The scientific name for "laughing gas" is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ether 
B)  chloral hydrate 
C)  nitrous oxide 
D)  acetone 
A)  ether 
B)  chloral hydrate 
C)  nitrous oxide 
D)  acetone

Question 13

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 are both histori

Question 14

Oil of mustard can be used in model glues to help prevent inhalant abuse because it __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  produces severe nasal irritation when these glues are inhaled 
B)  creates a putrid smell 
C)  makes glues ineffective as adhesive products 
D)  makes glues look disgusting 
A)  produces severe nasal irritation when these glues are inhaled 
B)  creates a putrid smell 
C)  makes glues ineffective as adhesive products 
D)  makes glues look disgusting

Question 15

Beta blockers are used to treat __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes 
B)  high blood pressure 
C)  kidney stones 
D)  high cholesterol 
A)  diabetes 
B)  high blood pressure 
C)  kidney stones 
D)  high cholesterol

Question 16

Which of the following gases is highly flammable?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoxic oxide 
B)  helium 
C)  nitrous oxide 
D)  ether 
A)  hypoxic oxide 
B)  helium 
C)  nitrous oxide 
D)  ether

Question 17

Describe the major signs of possible inhalant abuse. Which of these symptoms might also be signs of an abuse of other drugs?

Accepted Answer

The major signs of possible inhalant abu

Question 18

Benzodiazepines appear to work best when the physician prescribing the medication __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is somewhat aloof from the patient 
B)  is skeptical that the medication will be effective 
C)  has a positive attitude toward the use of antianxiety drugs 
D)  is a well-adjusted but somewhat shy person 
A)  is somewhat aloof from the patient 
B)  is skeptical that the medication will be effective 
C)  has a positive attitude toward the use of antianxiety drugs 
D)  is a well-adjusted but somewhat shy person

Question 19

Barbituric acid __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  produces behavioural signs of depression 
B)  has no behavioural effects 
C)  is an effective barbiturate for insomnia 
D)  was once available under the brand name Veronal 
A)  produces behavioural signs of depression 
B)  has no behavioural effects 
C)  is an effective barbiturate for insomnia 
D)  was once available under the brand name Veronal

Question 20

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

GHB is __________.

Barbituric acid was discovered by __________.

Barbiturate abuse reached its peak in the 1950s and 1960s.

According to the text, the "age of anxiety" is often associated with which decade?

Barbiturates are a useful treatment for __________.

Though physiological symptoms after inhalant withdrawal are hardly ever observed in laboratory animals, they are frequently observed in humans.

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

A "Mickey Finn" refers to a combination of __________.

For the withdrawal process of barbiturates to be safe, it must be a(n)_______ process.

The "high" produced from inhalants is generally over in about __________.

Benzodiazepines show a lower potential for abuse, relative to cocaine or alcohol, because __________.

The scientific name for "laughing gas" is __________.

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

Oil of mustard can be used in model glues to help prevent inhalant abuse because it __________.

Beta blockers are used to treat __________.

Which of the following gases is highly flammable?

Describe the major signs of possible inhalant abuse. Which of these symptoms might also be signs of an abuse of other drugs?

Benzodiazepines appear to work best when the physician prescribing the medication __________.

Barbituric acid __________.

A benzodiazepine sometimes associated with date-rape situations is __________.

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Exam 13: Depressants and Inhalants

GHB is __________.

Barbituric acid was discovered by __________.

Barbiturate abuse reached its peak in the 1950s and 1960s.

According to the text, the "age of anxiety" is often associated with which decade?

Barbiturates are a useful treatment for __________.

Though physiological symptoms after inhalant withdrawal are hardly ever observed in laboratory animals, they are frequently observed in humans.

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

A "Mickey Finn" refers to a combination of __________.

For the withdrawal process of barbiturates to be safe, it must be a(n)_______ process.

The "high" produced from inhalants is generally over in about __________.

Benzodiazepines show a lower potential for abuse, relative to cocaine or alcohol, because __________.

The scientific name for "laughing gas" is __________.

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

Oil of mustard can be used in model glues to help prevent inhalant abuse because it __________.

Beta blockers are used to treat __________.

Which of the following gases is highly flammable?

Describe the major signs of possible inhalant abuse. Which of these symptoms might also be signs of an abuse of other drugs?

Benzodiazepines appear to work best when the physician prescribing the medication __________.

Barbituric acid __________.

A benzodiazepine sometimes associated with date-rape situations is __________.

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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