Question 1

Lunesta is a benzodiazepine drug that is prescribed to treat insomnia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Peer influence can increase a child's chances of abusing inhalants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Valium is an example of a(n)_____ benzodiazepine.

Accepted Answer

A) short-acting 
B) intermediate-acting 
C) ultra-short-acting 
D) long-acting 
A) short-acting 
B) intermediate-acting 
C) ultra-short-acting 
D) long-acting

Question 4

Beta-blockers increase the force of heart contractions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One of the hazards of nitrous oxide is its flammability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

Cross-tolerance and cross-dependence occur because the two drugs in question __________.

Accepted Answer

A) affect the same area of the brain 
B) share sites on the same receptor 
C) are antagonists of each other 
D) both affect the respiratory systems in the medulla 
A) affect the same area of the brain 
B) share sites on the same receptor 
C) are antagonists of each other 
D) both affect the respiratory systems in the medulla

Question 8

Test strips that check for the presence of GGH

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Inhalation of nitrous oxide is extremely dangerous __________.

Accepted Answer

A) if whippets are used 
B) if the gas contains less than 21 percent oxygen 
C) if the gas contains more than 50 percent oxygen 
D) when undergoing a dental procedure 
A) if whippets are used 
B) if the gas contains less than 21 percent oxygen 
C) if the gas contains more than 50 percent oxygen 
D) when undergoing a dental procedure

Question 10

Hypoxia is a result of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) asphyxiation 
B) too little oxygen 
C) freezing of the throat and larynx 
D) cardiac arrhythmia 
A) asphyxiation 
B) too little oxygen 
C) freezing of the throat and larynx 
D) cardiac arrhythmia

Question 11

If a barbiturate were to have an effect that lasted eight hours,the drug would be classified as a long-acting barbiturate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Acute inhalant effects include double vision,a ringing in the ears,and hallucinations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Buspirone impairs motor skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The barbiturate thiopental (brand name: Pentothal)has been used __________.

Accepted Answer

A) in cases where you need a slow-acting drug 
B) for surgical anesthesia 
C) to counteract overdoses of other barbiturates 
D) by many illegal drug users 
A) in cases where you need a slow-acting drug 
B) for surgical anesthesia 
C) to counteract overdoses of other barbiturates 
D) by many illegal drug users

Question 15

The receptor involved in the action of benzodiazepines has a binding location for GABA,a binding location for benzodiazepines,and a binding location for __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Valium 
B) opiates 
C) CNS stimulants 
D) sedative hypnotics (including barbiturates) 
A) Valium 
B) opiates 
C) CNS stimulants 
D) sedative hypnotics (including barbiturates)

Question 16

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 17

GHB is a CNS stimulant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Lower regions of the brain are affected __________.

Accepted Answer

A) with all dosages of barbiturates 
B) with only very low doses of barbiturates 
C) with higher doses of barbiturates 
D) only when the user withdraws from taking barbiturates 
A) with all dosages of barbiturates 
B) with only very low doses of barbiturates 
C) with higher doses of barbiturates 
D) only when the user withdraws from taking barbiturates

Question 19

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 20

Feelings of restlessness,anxiety,and irritability following withdrawal from glue,solvent,or aerosol inhalation abuse indicate that there has been __________.

Accepted Answer

A) physical dependence 
B) physical and psychological dependence 
C) psychological dependence 
D) subtle but irreversible brain damage 
A) physical dependence 
B) physical and psychological dependence 
C) psychological dependence 
D) subtle but irreversible brain damage

Lunesta is a benzodiazepine drug that is prescribed to treat insomnia.

Peer influence can increase a child's chances of abusing inhalants.

Valium is an example of a(n)_____ benzodiazepine.

Beta-blockers increase the force of heart contractions.

One of the hazards of nitrous oxide is its flammability.

Which of the following gases is highly flammable?

Cross-tolerance and cross-dependence occur because the two drugs in question __________.

Test strips that check for the presence of GGH

Inhalation of nitrous oxide is extremely dangerous __________.

Hypoxia is a result of __________.

If a barbiturate were to have an effect that lasted eight hours,the drug would be classified as a long-acting barbiturate.

Acute inhalant effects include double vision,a ringing in the ears,and hallucinations.

Buspirone impairs motor skills.

The barbiturate thiopental (brand name: Pentothal)has been used __________.

The receptor involved in the action of benzodiazepines has a binding location for GABA,a binding location for benzodiazepines,and a binding location for __________.

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

GHB is a CNS stimulant.

Lower regions of the brain are affected __________.

Barbiturates are a useful treatment for __________.

Feelings of restlessness,anxiety,and irritability following withdrawal from glue,solvent,or aerosol inhalation abuse indicate that there has been __________.

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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

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

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

Lunesta is a benzodiazepine drug that is prescribed to treat insomnia.

Peer influence can increase a child's chances of abusing inhalants.

Valium is an example of a(n)_____ benzodiazepine.

Beta-blockers increase the force of heart contractions.

One of the hazards of nitrous oxide is its flammability.

Which of the following gases is highly flammable?

Cross-tolerance and cross-dependence occur because the two drugs in question __________.

Test strips that check for the presence of GGH

Inhalation of nitrous oxide is extremely dangerous __________.

Hypoxia is a result of __________.

If a barbiturate were to have an effect that lasted eight hours,the drug would be classified as a long-acting barbiturate.

Acute inhalant effects include double vision,a ringing in the ears,and hallucinations.

Buspirone impairs motor skills.

The barbiturate thiopental (brand name: Pentothal)has been used __________.

The receptor involved in the action of benzodiazepines has a binding location for GABA,a binding location for benzodiazepines,and a binding location for __________.

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

GHB is a CNS stimulant.

Lower regions of the brain are affected __________.

Barbiturates are a useful treatment for __________.

Feelings of restlessness,anxiety,and irritability following withdrawal from glue,solvent,or aerosol inhalation abuse indicate that there has been __________.

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

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

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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