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Cold and clammy skin, dilated pupils, shallow breathing, and 2. weak and rapid pulse are overdose symptoms resulting from which of the following substances?

A.
Cocaine
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Cocaine
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B.
Barbiturates
B.
Barbiturates
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C.
Methylphenidate
C.
Methylphenidate
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D.
Heroin
D.
Heroin
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E.
LSD
E.
LSD
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Suggested answer: B

Which of the following is not correct pertaining to the use of depressants?

A.
Excessive use results in drunken behavior similar to that of alcohol.
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Excessive use results in drunken behavior similar to that of alcohol.
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B.
Taken as prescribed, they are beneficial for relief of tension and anxiety.
B.
Taken as prescribed, they are beneficial for relief of tension and anxiety.
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C.
Taken in low doses, they will produce mild sedation.
C.
Taken in low doses, they will produce mild sedation.
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D.
The intoxicating effects of depressants are the same as narcotics.
D.
The intoxicating effects of depressants are the same as narcotics.
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E.
Depressants can be used as a means of suicide.
E.
Depressants can be used as a means of suicide.
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Suggested answer: D

Which of the following substances would be classified as a depressant under the Controlled Substance Act?

A.
Preludin
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Preludin
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B.
Darvon
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Darvon
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C.
Miltown
C.
Miltown
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D.
Dilaudid
D.
Dilaudid
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E.
Pethadol
E.
Pethadol
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F.
All of the above
F.
All of the above
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Suggested answer: C

Depressants of various types are included in Schedules II, III, and IV of the Controlled Substances Act. Which of the following does not apply to the use of depressants?

A.
Depressants have a high potential for abuse.
A.
Depressants have a high potential for abuse.
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B.
Some drug abusers often resort to the use of depressants to soothe their nerves after the use of stimulants.
B.
Some drug abusers often resort to the use of depressants to soothe their nerves after the use of stimulants.
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C.
The use of depressants compounded with alcohol can cause death.
C.
The use of depressants compounded with alcohol can cause death.
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D.
Moderate depressant poisoning closely resembles intoxication from alcohol.
D.
Moderate depressant poisoning closely resembles intoxication from alcohol.
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E.
One of the recognized features from the use of depressants is that tolerance will not develop.
E.
One of the recognized features from the use of depressants is that tolerance will not develop.
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Suggested answer: E

Which of the following withdrawal characteristics can result from the abrupt cessation or reduction of high-dose depressant usage?

A.
The withdrawal symptoms associated with depressants are more serious than those of any other drugs of abuse.
A.
The withdrawal symptoms associated with depressants are more serious than those of any other drugs of abuse.
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B.
Convulsions can be experienced that are indistinguishable from those occurring in grand mal epilepsy.
B.
Convulsions can be experienced that are indistinguishable from those occurring in grand mal epilepsy.
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C.
Detoxification and treatment must be carried out under close medical supervision.
C.
Detoxification and treatment must be carried out under close medical supervision.
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D.
Both a and c.
D.
Both a and c.
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E.
All of the above.
E.
All of the above.
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Suggested answer: E

Which of the following is not a correct statement regarding chloral hydrate?

A.
It is the oldest of the sleep-inducing drugs, also known as hypnotic drugs.
A.
It is the oldest of the sleep-inducing drugs, also known as hypnotic drugs.
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B.
It is a liquid marketed in the form of syrups and soft gelatin capsules.
B.
It is a liquid marketed in the form of syrups and soft gelatin capsules.
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C.
Its popularity decreased after the introduction of barbiturates.
C.
Its popularity decreased after the introduction of barbiturates.
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D.
Its main abuse is by young adults.
D.
Its main abuse is by young adults.
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E.
It has a bitter caustic taste and a slightly acrid odor.
E.
It has a bitter caustic taste and a slightly acrid odor.
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Suggested answer: D

Which of the following characteristics describes barbiturates?

A.
They are used by both physicians and veterinarians to induce sedation and sleep.
A.
They are used by both physicians and veterinarians to induce sedation and sleep.
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B.
Larger doses cause sleep 20 to 60 minutes after oral administration.
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Larger doses cause sleep 20 to 60 minutes after oral administration.
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C.
Some individuals may experience a sense of excitement before sedation takes effect.
C.
Some individuals may experience a sense of excitement before sedation takes effect.
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D.
Barbiturates are classified as ultra-short, short, intermediate, and long-acting.
D.
Barbiturates are classified as ultra-short, short, intermediate, and long-acting.
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E.
All of the above.
E.
All of the above.
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F.
None of the above.
F.
None of the above.
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Suggested answer: E

Barbiturates have about 2500 derivatives of barbituric acid and are known by a variety of names. Which of the following is another name for a barbiturate?

A.
Demerol
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Demerol
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B.
Pethadol
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Pethadol
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C.
Leritine
C.
Leritine
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D.
Butisol
D.
Butisol
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E.
Talwin
E.
Talwin
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F.
All of the above
F.
All of the above
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Suggested answer: D

Which of the following is not another name for a barbiturate?

A.
Tuinal
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Tuinal
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B.
Butisol
B.
Butisol
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C.
Phenobarbital
C.
Phenobarbital
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D.
Amobarbital
D.
Amobarbital
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E.
Dilaudid
E.
Dilaudid
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F.
None of the above
F.
None of the above
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Suggested answer: E

Which of the following identifies the depressant methaqualone?

A.
It was once mistakenly thought to be effective as an aphrodisiac.
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It was once mistakenly thought to be effective as an aphrodisiac.
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B.
It is administered orally.
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It is administered orally.
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C.
It is a Schedule I drug in the Controlled Substances Act.
C.
It is a Schedule I drug in the Controlled Substances Act.
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D.
It is chemically unrelated to the barbiturates.
D.
It is chemically unrelated to the barbiturates.
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E.
It is also known as Quaalude.
E.
It is also known as Quaalude.
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F.
All of the above.
F.
All of the above.
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Suggested answer: F
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