Question 1

How does the Marquis reagent work to generate a colored product?

Accepted Answer

A)  d-orbital splitting 
B)  increased conjugation and dye formation 
C)  sp3 hybridization 
D)  nπ inversions 
E)  none of the above 
A)  d-orbital splitting 
B)  increased conjugation and dye formation 
C)  sp3 hybridization 
D)  nπ inversions 
E)  none of the above B

Question 2

The group of tests used to characterize exhibits of seized drugs is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  Standard operating procedure (SOP) 
B)  analytical scheme 
C)  identification 
D)  quantitation 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Standard operating procedure (SOP) 
B)  analytical scheme 
C)  identification 
D)  quantitation 
E)  none of the above B

Question 3

A sample of a brown powder produces a strong purple color suggesting the presence of an opiate or opioid. The mass spectrum from GC-MS testing shows the presence of a compound related to methamphetamine. This is an example of data that is

Accepted Answer

A)  internally consistent 
B)  reasonable, defensible, and fit for purpose 
C)  inconsistent 
D)  useless 
E)  none of the above 
A)  internally consistent 
B)  reasonable, defensible, and fit for purpose 
C)  inconsistent 
D)  useless 
E)  none of the above C

Question 4

Substances that cause a sense of separation from self, disconnectedness, and an anesthetic effect are

Accepted Answer

A)  cannabinoids 
B)  dissociatives 
C)  hallucinogens 
D)  opiates/opioids 
E)  stimulants
F) sedatives/hypnotics
G) more than one of the above
H) none of the above 
A)  cannabinoids 
B)  dissociatives 
C)  hallucinogens 
D)  opiates/opioids 
E)  stimulants
F) sedatives/hypnotics
G) more than one of the above
H) none of the above

Question 5

Why are precursor chemicals regulated? Because

Accepted Answer

A)  they can be addictive 
B)  they are easily converted into illegal substances 
C)  they cause intoxication 
D)  they are highly toxic 
E)  none of the above 
A)  they can be addictive 
B)  they are easily converted into illegal substances 
C)  they cause intoxication 
D)  they are highly toxic 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

Drugs related to morphine would fall into which category?

Accepted Answer

A)  cannabinoids 
B)  dissociatives 
C)  hallucinogens 
D)  opiates/opioids 
E)  stimulants
F) sedatives/hypnotics
G) more than one of the above
H) none of the above 
A)  cannabinoids 
B)  dissociatives 
C)  hallucinogens 
D)  opiates/opioids 
E)  stimulants
F) sedatives/hypnotics
G) more than one of the above
H) none of the above

Question 7

Caffeine would be classified as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  cannabinoids 
B)  dissociatives 
C)  hallucinogens 
D)  opiates/opioids 
E)  stimulants
F) sedatives/hypnotics
G) more than one of the above
H) none of the above 
A)  cannabinoids 
B)  dissociatives 
C)  hallucinogens 
D)  opiates/opioids 
E)  stimulants
F) sedatives/hypnotics
G) more than one of the above
H) none of the above

Question 8

Which of the following are not pharmacologically active?

Accepted Answer

A)  diluents 
B)  desiccants 
C)  adulterants 
D)  precursors 
E)  none of the above 
A)  diluents 
B)  desiccants 
C)  adulterants 
D)  precursors 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

In the US, regulated drugs of abuse are defined by the

Accepted Answer

A)  Controlled Substances Act and addendums 
B)  Dangerous Precursors Law 
C)  Harrison Narcotics Act 
D)  Marijuana Tax Act 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Controlled Substances Act and addendums 
B)  Dangerous Precursors Law 
C)  Harrison Narcotics Act 
D)  Marijuana Tax Act 
E)  none of the above

Question 10

Substances that slow brain activity and support relaxation and sleep are classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  cannabinoids 
B)  dissociatives 
C)  hallucinogens 
D)  opiates/opioids 
E)  stimulants
F) sedatives/hypnotics
G) more than one of the above
H) none of the above 
A)  cannabinoids 
B)  dissociatives 
C)  hallucinogens 
D)  opiates/opioids 
E)  stimulants
F) sedatives/hypnotics
G) more than one of the above
H) none of the above

Question 11

Pharmaceutical identifiers are

Accepted Answer

A)  a table of currently abused commercial drugs maintained by the DEA 
B)  physical descriptors of a commercial form of a drug 
C)  tests in the analytical scheme used for seized drug analysis 
D)  Taggants placed in commercial pills for identification purposes 
E)  none of the above 
A)  a table of currently abused commercial drugs maintained by the DEA 
B)  physical descriptors of a commercial form of a drug 
C)  tests in the analytical scheme used for seized drug analysis 
D)  Taggants placed in commercial pills for identification purposes 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

A person takes a drug and has a meaningful conversation with a purple dinosaur. How would this drug be classified?

Accepted Answer

A)  cannabinoids 
B)  dissociatives 
C)  hallucinogens 
D)  opiates/opioids 
E)  stimulants
F) sedatives/hypnotics
G) more than one of the above
H) none of the above 
A)  cannabinoids 
B)  dissociatives 
C)  hallucinogens 
D)  opiates/opioids 
E)  stimulants
F) sedatives/hypnotics
G) more than one of the above
H) none of the above

Question 13

A substance that absorbs light in the red region of the VIS spectrum will appear

Accepted Answer

A)  red 
B)  blue 
C)  green 
D)  yellow 
E)  none of the above 
A)  red 
B)  blue 
C)  green 
D)  yellow 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

A sample of cocaine is found to contain caffeine. The caffeine is a/an

Accepted Answer

A)  diluent 
B)  desiccant 
C)  adulterant 
D)  precursor 
E)  none of the above 
A)  diluent 
B)  desiccant 
C)  adulterant 
D)  precursor 
E)  none of the above

Question 15

Pseudoepherine is a/an ________ for the clandestine synthesis of methamphetamine

Accepted Answer

A)  immediate precursor 
B)  distant precursor 
C)  ancillary substance 
D)  solvent substitue 
E)  none of the above 
A)  immediate precursor 
B)  distant precursor 
C)  ancillary substance 
D)  solvent substitue 
E)  none of the above

Question 16

The clandestine synthesis of methamphetamine from P2P or pseudoephedrine involves what chemical process?

Accepted Answer

A)  oxidative additions 
B)  reductive oxidation 
C)  reductive amination 
D)  a Grignard reaction 
E)  none of the above 
A)  oxidative additions 
B)  reductive oxidation 
C)  reductive amination 
D)  a Grignard reaction 
E)  none of the above

Question 17

An analytical scheme begins with

Accepted Answer

A)  the most specific test 
B)  GC-MS 
C)  FTIR 
D)  the least specific test 
E)  none of the above 
A)  the most specific test 
B)  GC-MS 
C)  FTIR 
D)  the least specific test 
E)  none of the above

Question 18

According to the CSA, which of the following drugs are available by prescription?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schedule I 
B)  Schedule V 
C)  Schedules I and V 
D)  Schedule II, III, IV, and V 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Schedule I 
B)  Schedule V 
C)  Schedules I and V 
D)  Schedule II, III, IV, and V 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is/are pharmacologically active?

Accepted Answer

A)  diluents 
B)  desiccant 
C)  adulterant 
D)  precursor 
E)  none of the above 
A)  diluents 
B)  desiccant 
C)  adulterant 
D)  precursor 
E)  none of the above

Question 20

In general, drugs are regulated based on

Accepted Answer

A)  cost 
B)  complexity of synthesis 
C)  potential harm to the person and society 
D)  toxicity 
E)  none of the above 
A)  cost 
B)  complexity of synthesis 
C)  potential harm to the person and society 
D)  toxicity 
E)  none of the above

How does the Marquis reagent work to generate a colored product?

The group of tests used to characterize exhibits of seized drugs is called the

A sample of a brown powder produces a strong purple color suggesting the presence of an opiate or opioid. The mass spectrum from GC-MS testing shows the presence of a compound related to methamphetamine. This is an example of data that is

Substances that cause a sense of separation from self, disconnectedness, and an anesthetic effect are

Why are precursor chemicals regulated? Because

Drugs related to morphine would fall into which category?

Caffeine would be classified as which of the following?

Which of the following are not pharmacologically active?

In the US, regulated drugs of abuse are defined by the

Substances that slow brain activity and support relaxation and sleep are classified as

Pharmaceutical identifiers are

A person takes a drug and has a meaningful conversation with a purple dinosaur. How would this drug be classified?

A substance that absorbs light in the red region of the VIS spectrum will appear

A sample of cocaine is found to contain caffeine. The caffeine is a/an

Pseudoepherine is a/an ________ for the clandestine synthesis of methamphetamine

The clandestine synthesis of methamphetamine from P2P or pseudoephedrine involves what chemical process?

An analytical scheme begins with

According to the CSA, which of the following drugs are available by prescription?

Which of the following is/are pharmacologically active?

In general, drugs are regulated based on

Making Good Measurements

Assuring Good Measurements

Chemical Fundamentals

Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry

Spectroscopy

Novel Psychoactive Substances

Fundamentals of Toxicology

Applications of Forensic Toxicology

Overview of Combustion Chemistry

Fire Investigation and Fire Debris Analysis

Explosives

Firearms and Firearms Discharge Residue

Forensic Chemistry and Trace Evidence Analysis

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Exam 6: Overview of Drug Analysis

How does the Marquis reagent work to generate a colored product?

The group of tests used to characterize exhibits of seized drugs is called the

A sample of a brown powder produces a strong purple color suggesting the presence of an opiate or opioid. The mass spectrum from GC-MS testing shows the presence of a compound related to methamphetamine. This is an example of data that is

Substances that cause a sense of separation from self, disconnectedness, and an anesthetic effect are

Why are precursor chemicals regulated? Because

Drugs related to morphine would fall into which category?

Caffeine would be classified as which of the following?

Which of the following are not pharmacologically active?

In the US, regulated drugs of abuse are defined by the

Substances that slow brain activity and support relaxation and sleep are classified as

Pharmaceutical identifiers are

A person takes a drug and has a meaningful conversation with a purple dinosaur. How would this drug be classified?

A substance that absorbs light in the red region of the VIS spectrum will appear

A sample of cocaine is found to contain caffeine. The caffeine is a/an

Pseudoepherine is a/an ________ for the clandestine synthesis of methamphetamine

The clandestine synthesis of methamphetamine from P2P or pseudoephedrine involves what chemical process?

An analytical scheme begins with

According to the CSA, which of the following drugs are available by prescription?

Which of the following is/are pharmacologically active?

In general, drugs are regulated based on

Making Good Measurements

Assuring Good Measurements

Chemical Fundamentals

Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry

Spectroscopy

Novel Psychoactive Substances

Fundamentals of Toxicology

Applications of Forensic Toxicology

Overview of Combustion Chemistry

Fire Investigation and Fire Debris Analysis

Explosives

Firearms and Firearms Discharge Residue

Forensic Chemistry and Trace Evidence Analysis

Filters