Question 1

The first major legislation controlling opiate drugs in the United States was the __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Heroin Act (1926) 
B) Harrison Narcotics Act (1914) 
C) Stamp Act (1936) 
D) The Dred Scott Decision 
A) Heroin Act (1926) 
B) Harrison Narcotics Act (1914) 
C) Stamp Act (1936) 
D) The Dred Scott Decision

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a common opiate effect?

Accepted Answer

A) respiratory depression 
B) lowered body temperature 
C) pupil constriction 
D) all of these ARE opiate effects 
A) respiratory depression 
B) lowered body temperature 
C) pupil constriction 
D) all of these ARE opiate effects

Question 3

Which of the following is a synthetic opiate?

Accepted Answer

A) pentazocaine (Talwin) 
B) mescaline 
C) methylphenidate 
D) all of these 
E) pentazocaine and mescaline 
A) pentazocaine (Talwin) 
B) mescaline 
C) methylphenidate 
D) all of these 
E) pentazocaine and mescaline

Question 4

Over-the-counter medications of the nineteenth century frequently contained opiates such as heroin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Cocaine is to Erythloxylum coca as opium is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Papaver somniferum 
B) Lophophora williamsii 
C) Virola calophylla 
D) Psilocybe cubensis 
A) Papaver somniferum 
B) Lophophora williamsii 
C) Virola calophylla 
D) Psilocybe cubensis

Question 6

Opiate drugs cause constipation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Opiate antagonists such as naloxone (Narcane)__________.

Accepted Answer

A) block the effects of opiates 
B) produce an intense high or "rush" 
C) are used in the treatment of depression 
D) all of these 
A) block the effects of opiates 
B) produce an intense high or "rush" 
C) are used in the treatment of depression 
D) all of these

Question 8

Opiate withdrawal symptoms are best characterized as __________.

Accepted Answer

A) flu-like in nature 
B) nearly always fatal 
C) convulsions and seizures 
D) mild and unimportant 
A) flu-like in nature 
B) nearly always fatal 
C) convulsions and seizures 
D) mild and unimportant

Question 9

Morphine is to opium as THC is to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) cocaine 
B) heroin 
C) marijuana 
D) none of these 
A) cocaine 
B) heroin 
C) marijuana 
D) none of these

Question 10

The plant from which opium is made is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Papaver somniferum 
B) Cannabis sativa 
C) belladonna 
D) psilocybin mushrooms 
A) Papaver somniferum 
B) Cannabis sativa 
C) belladonna 
D) psilocybin mushrooms

Question 11

Intravenous drug users represent __________ of AIDS cases.

Accepted Answer

A) less than 1% 
B) about 5% 
C) over 25% 
D) about 75% 
A) less than 1% 
B) about 5% 
C) over 25% 
D) about 75%

Question 12

Tolerance does not develop to opiate drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Opium smoking is a practice that was once common in __________.

Accepted Answer

A) India 
B) Peru 
C) China 
D) Australia 
A) India 
B) Peru 
C) China 
D) Australia

Question 14

Which of the following is not a result of opiate use?

Accepted Answer

A) constipation 
B) altered serotonergic neurotransmission 
C) a characteristic physical abstinence syndrome 
D) pain relief 
E) dependence 
A) constipation 
B) altered serotonergic neurotransmission 
C) a characteristic physical abstinence syndrome 
D) pain relief 
E) dependence

Question 15

The active chemical in opium is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) morphine 
B) heroin 
C) laudanum 
D) none of these 
A) morphine 
B) heroin 
C) laudanum 
D) none of these

Question 16

Which of the following drugs is the most potent pain reliever?

Accepted Answer

A) codeine 
B) morphine 
C) propoxyphene (Darvon) 
D) heroin 
A) codeine 
B) morphine 
C) propoxyphene (Darvon) 
D) heroin

Question 17

Which of the following is a major risk associated with the intravenous use of heroin?

Accepted Answer

A) infection with AIDS,hepatitis or other needle-borne disease from using infected needles 
B) overdose 
C) bone marrow damage from bubbles in syringe 
D) both infection and overdose 
A) infection with AIDS,hepatitis or other needle-borne disease from using infected needles 
B) overdose 
C) bone marrow damage from bubbles in syringe 
D) both infection and overdose

Question 18

What drug is often used as a cough suppressant?

Accepted Answer

A) dextromethorphan 
B) fentanyl 
C) androstenedione 
D) naloxone 
A) dextromethorphan 
B) fentanyl 
C) androstenedione 
D) naloxone

Question 19

The "Opium Wars" of the 19th century were between Great Britain and:

Accepted Answer

A) Russia 
B) Afghanistan 
C) Colombia 
D) China 
A) Russia 
B) Afghanistan 
C) Colombia 
D) China

Question 20

Which of the following is true of Oxycontin (oxycodone)?

Accepted Answer

A) it is a prescription opiate drug 
B) it is used to treat epilepsy 
C) it is considered to have low abuse potential 
D) all of these are true 
A) it is a prescription opiate drug 
B) it is used to treat epilepsy 
C) it is considered to have low abuse potential 
D) all of these are true

The first major legislation controlling opiate drugs in the United States was the __________.

Which of the following is NOT a common opiate effect?

Which of the following is a synthetic opiate?

Over-the-counter medications of the nineteenth century frequently contained opiates such as heroin.

Cocaine is to Erythloxylum coca as opium is to:

Opiate drugs cause constipation.

Opiate antagonists such as naloxone (Narcane)__________.

Opiate withdrawal symptoms are best characterized as __________.

Morphine is to opium as THC is to __________.

The plant from which opium is made is __________.

Intravenous drug users represent __________ of AIDS cases.

Tolerance does not develop to opiate drugs.

Opium smoking is a practice that was once common in __________.

Which of the following is not a result of opiate use?

The active chemical in opium is __________.

Which of the following drugs is the most potent pain reliever?

Which of the following is a major risk associated with the intravenous use of heroin?

What drug is often used as a cough suppressant?

The "Opium Wars" of the 19^th century were between Great Britain and:

Which of the following is true of Oxycontin (oxycodone)?

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Cocaine, amphetamines, and Related Stimulants

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Exam 10: Opiates

The first major legislation controlling opiate drugs in the United States was the __________.

Which of the following is NOT a common opiate effect?

Which of the following is a synthetic opiate?

Over-the-counter medications of the nineteenth century frequently contained opiates such as heroin.

Cocaine is to Erythloxylum coca as opium is to:

Opiate drugs cause constipation.

Opiate antagonists such as naloxone (Narcane)__________.

Opiate withdrawal symptoms are best characterized as __________.

Morphine is to opium as THC is to __________.

The plant from which opium is made is __________.

Intravenous drug users represent __________ of AIDS cases.

Tolerance does not develop to opiate drugs.

Opium smoking is a practice that was once common in __________.

Which of the following is not a result of opiate use?

The active chemical in opium is __________.

Which of the following drugs is the most potent pain reliever?

Which of the following is a major risk associated with the intravenous use of heroin?

What drug is often used as a cough suppressant?

The "Opium Wars" of the 19th century were between Great Britain and:

Which of the following is true of Oxycontin (oxycodone)?

Drug Use and Abuse: General Issues

Drug Use: Yesterday and Today

Drugs and the Nervous System

Pharmacology

Psychopharmacology and New Drug Development

Cocaine, amphetamines, and Related Stimulants

Nicotine

Caffeine

Alcohol

Marijuana

Hallucinogens

Psychotherapeutic Medications

Other Prescription and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Treatment of Substance-Use Disorders

Prevention of Substance Abuse

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The "Opium Wars" of the 19^th century were between Great Britain and: