Drug Awareness Quiz

What is the potential toxicity of acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose?

What is the primary use of sedatives and minor tranquilizers, such as benzodiazepines?

What is tardive dyskinesia?

What is the most commonly abused substance?

What is the primary use of tricyclic antidepressants and fluoxetine (Prozac)?

What is the primary use of barbiturates, such as phenobarbital and thiopental?

What are the effects of opiates, including morphine, codeine, and heroin?

What is the most commonly abused substance?

What is the potential toxicity of acetaminophen overdose?

What is the main use of benzodiazepines?

What is tardive dyskinesia?

What is the potential toxicity of salicylates?

What is the antidote for barbiturate toxicity?

What are the effects of opiate abuse?

Overview of Commonly Abused Drugs and Their Effects

Salicylates, including aspirin, are analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory drugs that can increase the risk of Reye's syndrome in children with viral infections.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is an analgesic and antipyretic drug that can cause hepatotoxicity in overdose, which is treated with acetylcysteine.
Ibuprofen is a less toxic analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug than salicylates or acetaminophen, while naproxen has a low potential for toxicity.
Lithium is used as a treatment for bipolar disorder and is measured through flame photometry or ISE.
Sedatives and minor tranquilizers, such as benzodiazepines, are used to treat anxiety, insomnia, muscle spasms, and seizures.
Major tranquilizers, like phenothiazines and butyrophenones, are used to treat psychotic disorders, anxiety, nausea, and manic symptoms, but can cause tardive dyskinesia.
Tricyclic antidepressants and fluoxetine (Prozac) are used to treat depression, insomnia, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
Ethyl alcohol is the most commonly abused substance and has legal blood alcohol level limits for driving.
Methanol, also known as "wood alcohol," is a common contaminant of homemade liquors and can cause toxicity.
Opiates, including morphine, codeine, and heroin, are derived from opium poppy and can cause analgesia, sedation, and addiction.
Barbiturates, such as phenobarbital and thiopental, are sedative-hypnotics that can cause sedation, impaired judgment, and require activated charcoal as an antidote.
Cocaine and phencyclidine (PCP) are stimulants and hallucinogens that can cause CNS hyperarousal and addiction. Marijuana and LSD are also commonly abused hallucinogens.

Test your knowledge on the effects and dangers of commonly abused drugs with this quiz. From pain relievers to hallucinogens, learn about the potential risks and side effects of these substances. This quiz will cover topics such as toxicity, addiction, and proper use of medication. Challenge yourself to see how much you know about these commonly used drugs.