Question 1

Which drug is often incorrectly classified as a narcotic?

Accepted Answer

A) Heroin 
B) Morphine 
C) Marijuana 
D) Codeine

Question 2

MDMA (Ecstasy)does NOT cause:

Accepted Answer

A) Increased heart rate and blood pressure. 
B) Increased inhibition. 
C) Confusion, anxiety, and paranoia. 
D) Hallucinogenic and amphetamine-like effects.

Question 3

Drugs deemed to have the highest potential for abuse and having a current medical use are listed in which schedule of the Controlled Substances Act?

Accepted Answer

A) I 
B) II 
C) III 
D) IV

Question 4

Cocaine is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Stimulant. 
B) Opiate. 
C) Depressant. 
D) Hallucinogen.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a depressant?

Accepted Answer

A) Librium 
B) Valium 
C) Methaqualone 
D) All of the above are depressants

Question 6

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)Synthetic compounds, chemically related to the male sex hormone testosterone, that are used to promote muscle growth
B)Any of several analytical techniques for separating mixtures into their components by attraction to a stationary phase while being propelled by a moving phase
C)A substance that slows down the functions of the central nervous system
D)A substance that induces changes in normal thought processes, perceptions, and moods
E)An analytical method for identifying a substance by its selective absorption of different wavelengths of light
F)A single test that specifically identifies a substance
G)Invisible long frequencies of light beyond violet in the visible spectrum
H)Colored light ranging from red to violet in the electromagnetic spectrum
I)A preliminary test used to reduce the number of possible identities of an unknown substance
J)A test that identifies a specific substance based on the color and shape of crystals formed when the substance is mixed with specific reagents
K)A substance that speeds up the activity of the central nervous system
L)A substance that lessens or eliminates pain
M)Invisible short frequencies of light before red in the visible spectrum
N)The conditioned use of a drug caused by underlying emotional needs
O)Physiological need for a drug brought about by its regular use and characterized by withdrawal sickness when administration of the drug is abruptly stopped
P)Drug that induces sleep and depresses vital body functions such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and breathing rate
-Narcotic

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the word in Column 1 to...

Question 7

The Marquis reagent was used on drug evidence and it turned purple. The drug being tested could be:

Accepted Answer

A) Heroin. 
B) Cocaine. 
C) Methadone. 
D) A or B

Question 8

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)Synthetic compounds, chemically related to the male sex hormone testosterone, that are used to promote muscle growth
B)Any of several analytical techniques for separating mixtures into their components by attraction to a stationary phase while being propelled by a moving phase
C)A substance that slows down the functions of the central nervous system
D)A substance that induces changes in normal thought processes, perceptions, and moods
E)An analytical method for identifying a substance by its selective absorption of different wavelengths of light
F)A single test that specifically identifies a substance
G)Invisible long frequencies of light beyond violet in the visible spectrum
H)Colored light ranging from red to violet in the electromagnetic spectrum
I)A preliminary test used to reduce the number of possible identities of an unknown substance
J)A test that identifies a specific substance based on the color and shape of crystals formed when the substance is mixed with specific reagents
K)A substance that speeds up the activity of the central nervous system
L)A substance that lessens or eliminates pain
M)Invisible short frequencies of light before red in the visible spectrum
N)The conditioned use of a drug caused by underlying emotional needs
O)Physiological need for a drug brought about by its regular use and characterized by withdrawal sickness when administration of the drug is abruptly stopped
P)Drug that induces sleep and depresses vital body functions such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and breathing rate
-Infrared

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the word in Column 1 to...

Question 9

Gas chromatography cannot produce a specific identification of a chemical substance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In mass spectrometry, a chemical substance enters a chamber where it decomposes into numerous smaller ________ by high-energy electrons.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In mass spectrometry, a chemical substance enters...

Question 11

Methadone and OxyContin are two ________ opiates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Methadone and OxyContin are two ________ opiates....

Question 12

Which of the following are considered to be "club drugs"?

Accepted Answer

A) Ketamine 
B) MDMA 
C) Rohypnol 
D) All of the above

Question 13

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)Synthetic compounds, chemically related to the male sex hormone testosterone, that are used to promote muscle growth
B)Any of several analytical techniques for separating mixtures into their components by attraction to a stationary phase while being propelled by a moving phase
C)A substance that slows down the functions of the central nervous system
D)A substance that induces changes in normal thought processes, perceptions, and moods
E)An analytical method for identifying a substance by its selective absorption of different wavelengths of light
F)A single test that specifically identifies a substance
G)Invisible long frequencies of light beyond violet in the visible spectrum
H)Colored light ranging from red to violet in the electromagnetic spectrum
I)A preliminary test used to reduce the number of possible identities of an unknown substance
J)A test that identifies a specific substance based on the color and shape of crystals formed when the substance is mixed with specific reagents
K)A substance that speeds up the activity of the central nervous system
L)A substance that lessens or eliminates pain
M)Invisible short frequencies of light before red in the visible spectrum
N)The conditioned use of a drug caused by underlying emotional needs
O)Physiological need for a drug brought about by its regular use and characterized by withdrawal sickness when administration of the drug is abruptly stopped
P)Drug that induces sleep and depresses vital body functions such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and breathing rate
-Hallucinogen

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the word in Column 1 to...

Question 14

The IR spectrum for each substance is unique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The study of the absorption of light by chemical substances, or ________, is the basic tool used to characterize and identify organic materials.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The study of the absorption of light...

Question 16

The last step in a thin-layer chromatographic analysis is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The last step in a thin-layer chromatographic...

Question 17

Methamphetamine is a:

Accepted Answer

A) Depressant. 
B) Hallucinogen. 
C) Stimulant. 
D) Tranquilizer.

Question 18

The Controlled Substance Act established five schedules of classification for substances based on the drugs:

Accepted Answer

A) Medical value. 
B) Potential for physical dependence. 
C) Potential for psychological dependence. 
D) All of the above

Question 19

Which is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States today?

Accepted Answer

A) Marijuana 
B) Heroin 
C) Cocaine 
D) Alcohol

Question 20

In your own words, describe the steps that take place inside a mass spectrometer when a compound enters the instrument.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In your own words, describe the steps...

Exam 12: Drugs

Which drug is often incorrectly classified as a narcotic?

MDMA (Ecstasy) does NOT cause:

Drugs deemed to have the highest potential for abuse and having a current medical use are listed in which schedule of the Controlled Substances Act?

Cocaine is a(n) :

Which of the following is NOT a depressant?

The Marquis reagent was used on drug evidence and it turned purple. The drug being tested could be:

Gas chromatography cannot produce a specific identification of a chemical substance.

In mass spectrometry, a chemical substance enters a chamber where it decomposes into numerous smaller ________ by high-energy electrons.

Methadone and OxyContin are two ________ opiates.

Which of the following are considered to be "club drugs"?

The IR spectrum for each substance is unique.

The study of the absorption of light by chemical substances, or ________, is the basic tool used to characterize and identify organic materials.

The last step in a thin-layer chromatographic analysis is ________.

Methamphetamine is a:

The Controlled Substance Act established five schedules of classification for substances based on the drugs:

Which is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States today?

In your own words, describe the steps that take place inside a mass spectrometer when a compound enters the instrument.