Deck 13: Drug Classifications

Question 1

Drugs used to slow down the central nervous system are referred to as:

A)sedatives
B)tranquilizers
C)both a and b
D)none of the above

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The most widely used category of central nervous system depressants are:

A)benzodiazepines and barbiturates
B)benzodiazepines and beta blockers
C)barbiturates and statins
D)none of the above

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following would be a hallucinogen naturally occurring in nature:

A)Datura
B)Morning glory seeds
C)Jimson Weed
D)All of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following would be more dangerous to stop using suddenly:

A)heroin
B)anti-depressants
C)cocaine
D)barbiturates

Question 5

What effect does cocaine have on the body?

A)It constricts blood vessels,
B)It dilates pupils, and increases body temperature,
C)It increases heart rate, and blood pressure
D)All of the above

Question 6

When used medically, central nervous system depressants can have beneficial effects to treat seizure disorders, reduce anxiety and panic attacks, relieve muscle tension and as an analgesic (pain reliever).

Question 7

There is no need to admit someone to a medical detoxification unit to withdraw from the effects of a hallucinogen.

Question 8

Withdrawal from a narcotic such as heroin is potentially dangerous (lethal).

Question 9

Opiates act by attaching to specific proteins called opioid receptors, which are found in the brain, spinal cord, gastrointestinal tract, and other organs in the body.

Question 10

The human body can metabolize about three ounces of alcohol every hour.