Dangers of Drugs
regulates prescription drugs
US food & drug administration
All of the following are examples of depressants except: a. Heroin b. Valium c. Ambien d. Xanax
a. Heroin
Effects of synthetic bath salts include a. all of these b. rapid heartbeat c. seizures d. paranoia e. hyperthermia
a. all of these
____________________________ can reduce sperm count, increase body hair, and increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, and strokes. a. anabolic steroids b. hallucinogens c. opioids d. stimulants e. depressants
a. anabolic steroids
All of the following are reasons stimulants might be used except: a. used to treat anxiety, insomnia b. boost alertness, attention, and energy c. used to treat asthma, ADHD, and depression d. stimulate activities and processes in the brain
a. used to treat anxiety, insomnia
relieves pain
analgesics
severe allergic reaction that needs to be treated right away
anaphylactic
work against stomach acids that cause heartburn
antacids
drugs used to treat infections caused by bacteria
antibiotics
block the action of the chemical, histamine, which causes allergy symptoms
antihistamines
Depressants are used to __________________________ a. treat asthma, ADHD, and depression b. treaty anxiety and insomnia c. treat pain, cough, and diarrhea d. treat delayed puberty and genetic disorders
b. treaty anxiety and insomnia
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All of the following are negative effects of opioids except: a. breathing complications b. constipation c. irregular heartbeat d. drowsiness
c. irregular heartbeat
All are examples of stimulants except: a. caffeine b. aderall c. mushrooms d. ritalin e. nicotine
c. mushrooms
Opioids are __________________________ a. used to treat delayed puberty and genetic disorders b. used to treat asthma, ADHD, and depression c. used to treat pain, cough and diarrhea d. used to treat anxiety, insomnia
c. used to treat pain, cough and diarrhea
Examples of opioids include all of the following except: a. codeine b. oxycodone c. valium d. morphine e. hydrocodone
c. valium
medicine or other substance that has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body
drug
occur when drugs react with another drug, food or dietary supplement
drug interaction
Quality control for synthetic drugs is highly regulated. (True or False)
false
Synthetic cannabinoids and natural marijuana have the same effect on the brain. (True or False)
false
There are no negative effects from using stimulants. (True or False)
false
made by a company other than the company that developed the original medicine
generic medicine
a substance that is used to cure, prevent, or treat illnesses or discomfort
medicine
medicines that can be bought without a prescription
over-the-counter drugs
specific medicines that can only be obtained through a written order by a doctor
prescription drugs
any effect caused by a drug in addition to the intended effect
side effect
All drugs, legal and illegal, are classified into different categories based on their similar effects on the mind and body. (True or False)
true
Hallucinogens can increase heart rate and body temperature. (True or False)
true
In a four year period, authorities have identified 158 new synthetic drug compounds including 51 new brands of synthetic marijuana. (True or False)
true
MDPV is ten times more potent than cocaine which causes your neurons to fire more rapidly and overwhelm your brain. (True or False)
true
Negative effects of depressants include addiction and withdrawal symptoms such as seizures. (True or False)
true
Synthetic cathinones mimic the effects of cocaine and amphetamines. (True or False)
true
Synthetic drugs can be 100 times stronger than their natural counterparts. (True or False)
true
The newest wave of synthetic street drugs fall into two categories: synthetic cannabinoids and synthetic cathinones (True or False)
true