Question 1

The receptor involved in the action of benzodiazepines has a binding location for GABA,a binding location for benzodiazepines,and a binding location for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Valium
B)  opiates
C)  CNS stimulants
D)  sedative hypnotics (including barbiturates) E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

GHB is a CNS stimulant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

One of the hazards of nitrous oxide is its flammability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Test strips that check for the presence of GGH

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol
B)  juice
C)  dairy products
D)  Vitamin BE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Benzodiazepines appear to work best when the physician prescribing the medication __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is somewhat aloof from the patient
B)  is skeptical that the medication will be effective
C)  has a positive attitude toward the use of antianxiety drugs
D)  is a well-adjusted but somewhat shy personE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Buspirone impairs motor skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Beta-blockers increase the force of heart contractions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Inhalation of nitrous oxide is extremely dangerous __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  if whippets are used
B)  if the gas contains less than 21 percent oxygen
C)  if the gas contains more than 50 percent oxygen
D)  when undergoing a dental procedureE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

If a barbiturate were to have an effect that lasted eight hours,the drug would be classified as a long-acting barbiturate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Valium is an example of a(n) _____ benzodiazepine.

Accepted Answer

A)  short-acting
B)  intermediate-acting
C)  ultra-short-acting
D)  long-actingE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Acute inhalant effects include double vision,a ringing in the ears,and hallucinations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Cross-tolerance and cross-dependence occur because the two drugs in question __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  affect the same area of the brain
B)  share sites on the same receptor
C)  are antagonists of each other
D)  both affect the respiratory systems in the medullaE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Lower regions of the brain are affected __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  with all dosages of barbiturates
B)  with only very low doses of barbiturates
C)  with higher doses of barbiturates
D)  only when the user withdraws from taking barbituratesE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

The barbiturate thiopental (brand name: Pentothal) has been used __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  in cases where you need a slow-acting drug
B)  for surgical anesthesia
C)  to counteract overdoses of other barbiturates
D)  by many illegal drug usersE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Hypoxia is a result of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  asphyxiation
B)  too little oxygen
C)  freezing of the throat and larynx
D)  cardiac arrhythmiaE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Peer influence can increase a child's chances of abusing inhalants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Barbiturates are a useful treatment for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  attention deficit disorder
B)  epilepsy
C)  scarlet fever
D)  weight lossE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

Lunesta is a benzodiazepine drug that is prescribed to treat insomnia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Feelings of restlessness,anxiety,and irritability following withdrawal from glue,solvent,or aerosol inhalation abuse indicate that there has been __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical dependence
B)  physical and psychological dependence
C)  psychological dependence
D)  subtle but irreversible brain damageE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following gases is highly flammable?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoxic oxide
B)  helium
C)  nitrous oxide
D)  etherE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 13: Depressents and Inhalants

Cross-tolerance and cross-dependence occur because the two drugs in question __________.

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Buspirone impairs motor skills.

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Peer influence can increase a child's chances of abusing inhalants.

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Benzodiazepines appear to work best when the physician prescribing the medication __________.

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If a barbiturate were to have an effect that lasted eight hours,the drug would be classified as a long-acting barbiturate.

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Acute inhalant effects include double vision,a ringing in the ears,and hallucinations.

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Lower regions of the brain are affected __________.

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Which of the following gases is highly flammable?

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The barbiturate thiopental (brand name: Pentothal) has been used __________.

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GHB is a CNS stimulant.

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One of the hazards of nitrous oxide is its flammability.

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Valium is an example of a(n) _____ benzodiazepine.

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Lunesta is a benzodiazepine drug that is prescribed to treat insomnia.

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Barbiturates are a useful treatment for __________.

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Test strips that check for the presence of GGH

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Hypoxia is a result of __________.

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Inhalation of nitrous oxide is extremely dangerous __________.

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Beta-blockers increase the force of heart contractions.

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Feelings of restlessness,anxiety,and irritability following withdrawal from glue,solvent,or aerosol inhalation abuse indicate that there has been __________.

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The receptor involved in the action of benzodiazepines has a binding location for GABA,a binding location for benzodiazepines,and a binding location for __________.

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