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DSST Substance Abuse

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Nitrites are sometimes called '________' and come in small vials or tubes.






2. ________ _______ is another term for alcohol withdrawal symptoms - especially fever - trembling and hallucinations.






3. Two brain imaging techniques are ___ and MRI.






4. Cirrhosis is a _____ disease which results from alcohol abuse and is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S..






5. A person who has narcolepsy falls ______ as often as 50 times a day.






6. FDA approved THC in capsule form is called _______.






7. When alcohol is heated and the vapors are condensed into liquid form again - the process is called ____________.






8. The ratio of LD50 to ED50 is one indication of the relative safety of a drug for a particular use or effect and this is called the ___________ index.






9. Many ________ remedies have been used for anxiety disorder and depression. These include Kava Kava (also known as Kava Root) and St John's Wort.






10. LSD is a synthetic substance and is the most ______ and notorious of the hallucinogens.






11. Prior to 1965 - the most common medical use of amphetamines was for the treatment of _______.






12. Urine drug tests are relatively ___________ screening tests that detect a variety of abused substances or their metabolites in urine.






13. _______________ is a highly addictive stimulant that is cheaper and much longer lasting than cocaine.






14. There are several FDA approved prescription drugs used to treat ________ - but only Lunesta has been approved for long term use.






15. Contextual factors refer to how physical ______________ affect drug use; i.e. being at home vs. being in a rock concert or in a dance club.






16. The 3 groups of inhalants include volatile substances - ___________ and Nitrites.






17. Amphetamine abusers often use ___________ - such as barbiturates to counteract the hyperactive feelings associated with high doses of amphetamines.






18. Benzodiazepines are classified by their ________ of action.






19. The freebase method of smoking cocaine can be very dangerous because the combination of fire and ether fumes is extremely __________.






20. Originally marketed as a non-habit-forming substitute for codeine - ______ is derived from opium and is about three times as potent as morphine.






21. The ________ the amount needed to get a particular effect - the more potent the drug.






22. In addition to vitamins and minerals - the FDA defines dietary supplements as substances such as herbs - extracts of herbs - ___________ and concentrates.






23. taking prescribed or over the counter (OTC) drugs for illness






24. An interesting effect of LSD use is that of ___________ - a 'mixing of senses.'






25. GABA is a very widespread inhibitory neurotransmitter and ________ tends to have widespread inhibitory effects on neurons in the brain.






26. Nicotine is often thought of as being a mild _________ - but it also seems to have some of the relaxant properties of a low dose of a depressant.






27. Amnesiac and anesthesia effects are common among hypnotics when used in _____ doses.






28. Because their effect varies depending on the dose - CNS depressants are said to be _____ ________.






29. Smoking tends to inhibit hunger contractions up to ____ ____






30. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a condition affecting children born to alcoholic mothers - characterized by facial deformities - growth deficiency - and ____________________.






31. Opiates are drugs that contain _____ or one of its derivatives.






32. Tranquilizers - sedatives - pain medicines - and amphetamines are abused most often by _____.






33. Because heroin is more _______ ________ - it is more potent and faster acting than morphine even though the effects of the two substances are identical.






34. Originally it was believed that the occurrences of paranoid psychosis in cocaine and amphetamine users was caused by a pre-existing _______ condition or due to sleep deprivation.






35. ______ is the brand name for naloxone.






36. Cause of death with opioid overdose is usually suppressed __________.






37. Synthetic drugs which result from the altered chemical structures of illicit drugs are called __________________.






38. Almost all of the ______________ and other conventional antipsychotics produce pseudoparkinsonism.






39. Columbus was presented tobacco by natives of ____ __________ in 1492 and he brought it with him back to Spain.






40. With _______ parodoxical effects include bizarre uninhibited behavior - rage - hostility and paranoia.






41. Drugs with a high potential for abuse - with a currently accepted _______ use in the US - whose abuse may lead to severe physical or psychological dependence are listed under Schedule II.






42. Prozac is the brand name for the antidepressant drug __________. It inhibits the reuptake of the neurotransmitter serotonin.






43. A key belief of Alcoholics Anonymous is that alcohol dependence is an _________ - progressive disease characterized by a loss of control over drinking.






44. No prescription is required when purchasing ________________ drugs.






45. The _________ policy of the FDA concerns taking some prescription medications and removing the prescription requirement and making the drug available via OTC.






46. A _______ drug is capable of passing the blood-brain barrier and influencing the brain's activity.






47. A situation where repeated administration of the same dose of a drug results in gradually ___________ effects is called tolerance.






48. CNS ___________ that cause drowsiness and promote sleep are called hypnotics.






49. _______ drugs are illegal to own or use. Some examples are cocaine - LSD and marijuana.






50. High School ____ had the highest rate of current use of illicit drugs (9%).