Question 1

When barbiturates were the most popular sedative-hypnotics,low doses of the long-acting types were used as sleeping pills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

One of the most dangerous acute effects of taking depressants in combination with alcohol is

Accepted Answer

A) the "cheese reaction". 
B) respiratory depression. 
C) seizures. 
D) slurred speech. 
A) the "cheese reaction". 
B) respiratory depression. 
C) seizures. 
D) slurred speech. B

Question 3

The major advantage of the benzodiazepines over the barbiturates seems to be the

Accepted Answer

A) lower cost. 
B) greater effectiveness. 
C) shorter duration of activity. 
D) greater safety margin. 
A) lower cost. 
B) greater effectiveness. 
C) shorter duration of activity. 
D) greater safety margin. D

Question 4

Sodium pentathol is long-acting barbiturate used to treat insomnia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

is:

Accepted Answer

A) an older sleeping pill that is no longer marketed. 
B) an intermediate-acting barbiturate. 
C) not a benzodiazepine chemically,but it has similar effects. 
D) a long-acting benzodiazepine. 
A) an older sleeping pill that is no longer marketed. 
B) an intermediate-acting barbiturate. 
C) not a benzodiazepine chemically,but it has similar effects. 
D) a long-acting benzodiazepine.

Question 6

are used to enhance sexual pleasure.

Accepted Answer

A) nitrous oxide 
B) amyl nitrite 
C) GHB 
D) Rohypnol 
A) nitrous oxide 
B) amyl nitrite 
C) GHB 
D) Rohypnol

Question 7

GHB has been used for several purposes.Describe its recent history of various medical and recreational uses and its status as a controlled substance.

Accepted Answer

GHB was sold as a dietary supplement and

Question 8

According to the DAWN data set,zolpidem-related emergency room visits declined between 2005 and 2010.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The four most widely sold benzodiazepines are all longer-acting drugs sold primarily as

Accepted Answer

A) anxiolytics. 
B) analgesics. 
C) hypnotics. 
D) antidepressants. 
A) anxiolytics. 
B) analgesics. 
C) hypnotics. 
D) antidepressants.

Question 10

Which of the following drugs could theoretically be used to treat barbiturate withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

A) methamphetamine 
B) fluoxetine 
C) alcohol 
D) modafinil 
A) methamphetamine 
B) fluoxetine 
C) alcohol 
D) modafinil

Question 11

Explain how a drug's rate of onset and duration of action affect psychological dependence and withdrawal.Give examples from this chapter.

Accepted Answer

Drugs with rapid onset of action will be

Question 12

How are barbiturates usually classified?

Accepted Answer

A) duration of action 
B) price 
C) chemical structure 
D) strength of hypnotic effect 
A) duration of action 
B) price 
C) chemical structure 
D) strength of hypnotic effect

Question 13

Sedative-hypnotic agents bind to which receptors in the brain?

Accepted Answer

A) glutamate 
B) GHB 
C) serotonin 
D) GABA 
A) glutamate 
B) GHB 
C) serotonin 
D) GABA

Question 14

The usual recreational dose of GHB when taken alone is about

Accepted Answer

A) 10-20 milligrams. 
B) 100 micrograms. 
C) 1-5 grams. 
D) 100-200 grams. 
A) 10-20 milligrams. 
B) 100 micrograms. 
C) 1-5 grams. 
D) 100-200 grams.

Question 15

The majority of "huffers" (users of inhalants) are above age 25.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

is a popular benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The modern era of abuse of volatile solvents by young people can be traced to a 1959 newspaper report of

Accepted Answer

A) gasoline huffing. 
B) glue sniffing. 
C) lead paint poisoning. 
D) nitrite abuse. 
A) gasoline huffing. 
B) glue sniffing. 
C) lead paint poisoning. 
D) nitrite abuse.

Question 18

were the first widely sold

Accepted Answer

A) benzodiazepines. 
B) barbiturates. 
C) methaqualones. 
D) sedatives. 
A) benzodiazepines. 
B) barbiturates. 
C) methaqualones. 
D) sedatives.

Question 19

Which of these is NOT one of the early sedative-hypnotics used in medicine?

Accepted Answer

A) chloral hydrate 
B) paraldehyde 
C) butyrate 
D) bromide salts 
A) chloral hydrate 
B) paraldehyde 
C) butyrate 
D) bromide salts

Question 20

Withdrawal from long-term use of sedative-hypnotic drugs is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) aching,high blood pressure,drowsiness. 
B) anxiety,impaired concentration,insomnia,convulsions. 
C) rapid mood swings. 
D) minor discomfort,but no serious symptoms. 
A) aching,high blood pressure,drowsiness. 
B) anxiety,impaired concentration,insomnia,convulsions. 
C) rapid mood swings. 
D) minor discomfort,but no serious symptoms.

When barbiturates were the most popular sedative-hypnotics,low doses of the long-acting types were used as sleeping pills.

One of the most dangerous acute effects of taking depressants in combination with alcohol is

The major advantage of the benzodiazepines over the barbiturates seems to be the

Sodium pentathol is long-acting barbiturate used to treat insomnia.

is:

are used to enhance sexual pleasure.

GHB has been used for several purposes.Describe its recent history of various medical and recreational uses and its status as a controlled substance.

According to the DAWN data set,zolpidem-related emergency room visits declined between 2005 and 2010.

The four most widely sold benzodiazepines are all longer-acting drugs sold primarily as

Which of the following drugs could theoretically be used to treat barbiturate withdrawal?

Explain how a drug's rate of onset and duration of action affect psychological dependence and withdrawal.Give examples from this chapter.

How are barbiturates usually classified?

Sedative-hypnotic agents bind to which receptors in the brain?

The usual recreational dose of GHB when taken alone is about

The majority of "huffers" (users of inhalants) are above age 25.

is a popular benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety.

The modern era of abuse of volatile solvents by young people can be traced to a 1959 newspaper report of

were the first widely sold

Which of these is NOT one of the early sedative-hypnotics used in medicine?

Withdrawal from long-term use of sedative-hypnotic drugs is characterized by

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Exam 7: Depressants and Inhalants

When barbiturates were the most popular sedative-hypnotics,low doses of the long-acting types were used as sleeping pills.

One of the most dangerous acute effects of taking depressants in combination with alcohol is

The major advantage of the benzodiazepines over the barbiturates seems to be the

Sodium pentathol is long-acting barbiturate used to treat insomnia.

is:

are used to enhance sexual pleasure.

GHB has been used for several purposes.Describe its recent history of various medical and recreational uses and its status as a controlled substance.

According to the DAWN data set,zolpidem-related emergency room visits declined between 2005 and 2010.

The four most widely sold benzodiazepines are all longer-acting drugs sold primarily as

Which of the following drugs could theoretically be used to treat barbiturate withdrawal?

Explain how a drug's rate of onset and duration of action affect psychological dependence and withdrawal.Give examples from this chapter.

How are barbiturates usually classified?

Sedative-hypnotic agents bind to which receptors in the brain?

The usual recreational dose of GHB when taken alone is about

The majority of "huffers" (users of inhalants) are above age 25.

is a popular benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety.

The modern era of abuse of volatile solvents by young people can be traced to a 1959 newspaper report of

were the first widely sold

Which of these is NOT one of the early sedative-hypnotics used in medicine?

Withdrawal from long-term use of sedative-hypnotic drugs is characterized by

Drug Use: An Overview

Drug Use As a Social Problem

Drug Policy

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Medication for Mental Disorders

Alcohol

Tobacco

Caffeine

Dietary Supplements and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Opioids

Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Performance-Enhancing Drugs

Preventing Substance Abuse

Treating Substance Use Disorders

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