Pharmacology of Substances of Abuse Quiz

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Which of the following is an example of a CNS depressant?

Ethanol

What is physical dependence?

A progressive adaptation to a drug resulting in tolerance

Which term describes the neuroplastic changes resulting from repeated use of certain prescribed drugs?

Physical dependence

What happens when a person in a tolerant state repeats the same dose of a drug?

<p>They experience a smaller effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a CNS stimulant?

<p>Cocaine</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following substances is NOT classified as a CNS stimulant?

<p>Ketamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the progressive pharmacological adaptation to a drug that results in tolerance?

<p>Physical dependence</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following substances is NOT classified as a CNS depressant?

<p>Opioids</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the abnormal state that occurs when the administration of a drug is stopped abruptly?

<p>Withdrawal syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following substances is classified as a hallucinogen?

<p>LSD</p> Signup and view all the answers

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