Question 1

Two drugs that were introduced as being safer than the barbiturates,but in the long run proved to be not much safer,were

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A)  fluoxetine and paroxetine.
B)  toluene and xylene.
C)  meprobamate and methaqualone.
D)  perphenazine and thiazine.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

When barbiturates were the most popular sedative-hypnotics,low doses of the long-acting types were used as sleeping pills.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Among the sedative-hypnotic drugs,short-acting barbiturates seem to be the most likely to lead to drug dependence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Paraldehyde is a CNS depressant that is currently available in several over-the-counter medications.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Zolpidem (Ambien) is:

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A)  an older sleeping pill that is no longer marketed.
B)  an intermediate-acting barbiturate.
C)  not a benzodiazepine chemically,but it has similar effects.
D)  a long-acting benzodiazepine.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

The "date-rape" drug Rohypnol (flunitrazepam)

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A)  is no longer manufactured legally.
B)  is sold as a hypnotic agent (sleeping pill) in many countries other than the U.S.
C)  was never marketed by any company because of its unusual impairment of memory
D)  is available by prescription in the U.S.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Volatile solvents that act as CNS depressants are found in a wide variety of household products.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The major advantage of the benzodiazepines over the barbiturates seems to be the

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A)  lower cost.
B)  greater effectiveness.
C)  shorter duration of activity.
D)  greater safety margin.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

The four most widely sold benzodiazepines are all longer-acting drugs sold primarily as

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A)  anxiolytics.
B)  analgesics.
C)  hypnotics.
D)  antidepressants.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

One of the most dangerous acute effects of taking depressants in combination with alcohol is

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A)  the "cheese reaction".
B)  respiratory depression.
C)  seizures.
D)  slurred speech.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of these is NOT one of the early sedative-hypnotics used in medicine?

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A)  chloral hydrate
B)  paraldehyde
C)  butyrate
D)  bromide saltsE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

The CNS depressants include various prescription drugs referred to as

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A)  GHBs.
B)  sedative-hypnotics.
C)  entheogens.
D)  catecholamines.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Sodium pentathol is long-acting barbiturate used to treat insomnia.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

GHB (gamma hydroxybutyric acid)

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A)  is derived from morning glory seeds.
B)  occurs naturally in the brain.
C)  is a gas used to make whipped cream.
D)  blocks the intoxicating effects of alcohol.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Ambien (zolpidem)is a popular benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

One of the oldest gaseous anesthetics,popularly known as "laughing gas," is

Accepted Answer

A)  butane.
B)  diazepam.
C)  pentobarbital.
D)  nitrous oxide.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 7: Depressants and Inhalants

Among the sedative-hypnotic drugs,short-acting barbiturates seem to be the most likely to lead to drug dependence.

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Ambien (zolpidem)is a popular benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety.

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GHB (gamma hydroxybutyric acid)

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The "date-rape" drug Rohypnol (flunitrazepam)

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The four most widely sold benzodiazepines are all longer-acting drugs sold primarily as

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Sodium pentathol is long-acting barbiturate used to treat insomnia.

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The major advantage of the benzodiazepines over the barbiturates seems to be the

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The CNS depressants include various prescription drugs referred to as

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One of the most dangerous acute effects of taking depressants in combination with alcohol is

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Paraldehyde is a CNS depressant that is currently available in several over-the-counter medications.

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When barbiturates were the most popular sedative-hypnotics,low doses of the long-acting types were used as sleeping pills.

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Zolpidem (Ambien) is:

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Volatile solvents that act as CNS depressants are found in a wide variety of household products.

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Two drugs that were introduced as being safer than the barbiturates,but in the long run proved to be not much safer,were

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Which of these is NOT one of the early sedative-hypnotics used in medicine?

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One of the oldest gaseous anesthetics,popularly known as "laughing gas," is

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Exam 7: Depressants and Inhalants

Among the sedative-hypnotic drugs,short-acting barbiturates seem to be the most likely to lead to drug dependence.

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Ambien (zolpidem)is a popular benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety.

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GHB (gamma hydroxybutyric acid)

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The "date-rape" drug Rohypnol (flunitrazepam)

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The four most widely sold benzodiazepines are all longer-acting drugs sold primarily as

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Sodium pentathol is long-acting barbiturate used to treat insomnia.

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The major advantage of the benzodiazepines over the barbiturates seems to be the

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The CNS depressants include various prescription drugs referred to as

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One of the most dangerous acute effects of taking depressants in combination with alcohol is

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Paraldehyde is a CNS depressant that is currently available in several over-the-counter medications.

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When barbiturates were the most popular sedative-hypnotics,low doses of the long-acting types were used as sleeping pills.

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Zolpidem (Ambien) is:

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Volatile solvents that act as CNS depressants are found in a wide variety of household products.

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Two drugs that were introduced as being safer than the barbiturates,but in the long run proved to be not much safer,were

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Which of these is NOT one of the early sedative-hypnotics used in medicine?

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One of the oldest gaseous anesthetics,popularly known as "laughing gas," is

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