Question 1

Which central nervous system depressant is made from a mixture of degreasing solvent and drain cleaner and goes by the street names of "scoop" and "max"?

Accepted Answer

GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid) is known by street names such as "scoop" and "max." It is a central nervous system depressant that can be produced synthetically and has been associated with instances of date rape due to its sedative effects.

Question 2

In mild dosages, barbiturates have an effect similar to

Accepted Answer

Barbiturates, in mild dosages, have a depressant effect on the central nervous system, leading to effects similar to those of alcohol intoxication, such as reduced inhibition, relaxation, and impaired judgment.

Question 3

Which of the following programs is considered controversial because it seems to support substance abusers in their addiction by supplying methadone and clean needles for drug injections, when, in reality, this type of program is often the only hope for addicts who would otherwise cause more harm to themselves and to others?

Accepted Answer

Harm-reduction strategies, such as supplying methadone and clean needles, are controversial because they appear to support substance abuse. However, they aim to reduce the harm to addicts and the community, often being the only viable option for some individuals.

Question 4

Barbiturates are a class of sedative drugs that

Accepted Answer

Barbiturates work by depressing the central nervous system, leading to a decrease in brain activity, which is why they are used as sedatives.

Question 5

Which of the following is the tranquilizer that is odorless, tasteless, cheap, ten times more potent than Valium, and has been used as a date-rape drug?

Accepted Answer

Rohypnol, also known as flunitrazepam, is known for being a potent tranquilizer that is odorless, tasteless, and relatively inexpensive. It has gained notoriety for its misuse as a date-rape drug due to its strong sedative effects, which are indeed significantly more potent than those of Valium (diazepam).

Question 6

Teresa is being given a drug that will help reduce the narcotic "rush" she gets from heroin and will make it easier for her to go through withdrawal. The drug she is being given is most likely

Accepted Answer

Methadone is commonly used in the treatment of heroin addiction. It acts on the same opioid receptors as heroin but produces a slower, more controlled effect, which helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms without producing the same intense high.

Question 7

Two examples of harm-reduction strategies include

Accepted Answer

Harm-reduction strategies aim to minimize the negative health, social, and legal impacts associated with drug use, without necessarily stopping the drug use itself. Freely supplying methadone and clean needles to addicts helps reduce the spread of diseases like HIV/AIDS and hepatitis among drug users, which aligns with the principles of harm reduction.

Question 8

Alcohol, barbiturates, GHB, oxycodone, and benzodiazepine tranquilizers are all classified as

Accepted Answer

These substances are classified as depressants because they slow down the central nervous system's activity, leading to effects such as relaxation, drowsiness, and decreased inhibition.

Question 9

Heavy users who stop taking GHB have withdrawal symptoms that include all of the following EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

GHB withdrawal typically includes symptoms such as anxiety, tremors, agitation, delirium, and hallucinations. Lethargy and depression are not commonly associated with GHB withdrawal; instead, these symptoms are more often linked with the withdrawal from depressants or stimulants.

Question 10

Chandra is going to a nightclub and wants to overcome her shyness and meet new people, so a friend tells her about a drug that will make her relax and "feel good" and increase her desire to socialize. This drug is most likely

Accepted Answer

GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid) is known for its effects on reducing inhibitions, causing relaxation, and increasing sociability, which makes it a drug that someone might suggest for overcoming shyness and wanting to socialize more.

Question 11

Users of GHB describe its effects as being similar to

Accepted Answer

GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyric acid) is often described as having effects similar to alcohol, including relaxation, euphoria, and lowered inhibitions. Unlike stimulants such as cocaine or amphetamines, or psychedelics like LSD, GHB's effects are more sedative and intoxicating, akin to the effects of alcohol.

Question 12

Popular at raves and nightclubs, which depressant drug is classified as a controlled substance and, in low doses, produces euphoria, a desire to socialize, and a mild loss of inhibitions?

Accepted Answer

GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid) is known for its depressant effects, which, at lower doses, can cause euphoria, sociability, and a decrease in inhibitions, making it popular in nightlife and party scenes. It is classified as a controlled substance due to its potential for abuse and its associated risks.

Question 13

Barbara has been prescribed a drug to calm her anxiety and induce sleep. However, over several weeks, Barbara has begun taking this prescription drug in excess. After the first couple of doses, she becomes forgetful and uninhibited and takes more and more of the drug. Her daughter finds her unconscious and calls 911. Barbara was most likely prescribed a(n)

Accepted Answer

Barbiturates are central nervous system depressants that can induce sleep and reduce anxiety. When taken in excess, they can cause forgetfulness, uninhibited behavior, and potentially lead to unconsciousness or overdose, which aligns with the symptoms described for Barbara.

Question 14

You are writing a paper on depressants. Of the following drugs, which will you NOT discuss in your paper?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine is a stimulant, not a depressant. It increases activity in the central nervous system rather than decreasing it, which is the characteristic effect of depressants like alcohol, benzodiazepines, and GHB.

Question 15

Barbiturate drugs are used to

Accepted Answer

Barbiturates are central nervous system depressants used medically to produce sedation and sleep, making option A correct. They are not used to counteract alcohol intoxication, encourage weight loss, or improve attention spans in children with ADHD.

Question 16

Amobarbital, pentobarbital, secobarbital, and tuinal are examples of

Accepted Answer

These are all examples of barbiturates, a class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants.

Question 17

Methadone is often freely given to addicts as part of a program meant to reduce the negative consequences of addiction without requiring drug abstinence. This program is referred to as a

Accepted Answer

Harm-reduction strategies aim to decrease the negative consequences associated with drug use without necessarily requiring abstinence. Methadone programs are a prime example, providing a safer alternative to illicit opioid use.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about GHB is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyric acid) is primarily classified as a central nervous system depressant, not a stimulant. It is known for its sedative and anesthetic properties rather than stimulating effects.

Question 19

Regarding tranquilizers, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Valium is not ten times more potent than Rohypnol. In fact, Rohypnol (flunitrazepam) is considered to be significantly more potent than Valium (diazepam) when it comes to their sedative effects.

Question 20

Shonda is suffering from panic attacks and has been prescribed a drug that will lower her anxiety and reduce tension. Shonda has most likely been prescribed

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed for anxiety and panic attacks due to their sedative and anxiety-reducing effects.

Quiz 5: States of Consciousness