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Questions and Answers
Select the incorrect statement.
Select the incorrect statement.
- Barbiturates have a very low therapeutic index
- Benzodiazepines are safer than barbiturates
- Both are used for sedation
- Barbiturates are prescribed for the relief of anxiety more than benzodiazepines (correct)
Depressants are often classified according to?
Depressants are often classified according to?
The degree they decrease CNS activity.
Which term refers to drugs used to relieve anxiety?
Which term refers to drugs used to relieve anxiety?
Anxiolytic.
A CNS depressant can?
A CNS depressant can?
Select the correct statement.
Select the correct statement.
Benzodiazepines are frequently used clinical tools.
Benzodiazepines are frequently used clinical tools.
For most of the 1970s, __________ was the top-selling prescription drug.
For most of the 1970s, __________ was the top-selling prescription drug.
Frequent use of benzodiazepines can lead to?
Frequent use of benzodiazepines can lead to?
Benzodiazepines are relatively safe when used for?
Benzodiazepines are relatively safe when used for?
Which usually causes death resulting from a barbiturate overdose?
Which usually causes death resulting from a barbiturate overdose?
Barbiturates are __ Valium like benzodiazepines.
Barbiturates are __ Valium like benzodiazepines.
Barbiturates likely cause their depressant effects by enhancing which transmitter?
Barbiturates likely cause their depressant effects by enhancing which transmitter?
Phenobarbital is often used to treat which of the following conditions?
Phenobarbital is often used to treat which of the following conditions?
A 'Mickey Finn' was used to make a person temporarily unconscious and contained?
A 'Mickey Finn' was used to make a person temporarily unconscious and contained?
Drugs often used to relieve symptoms of allergies and motion sickness are called __________.
Drugs often used to relieve symptoms of allergies and motion sickness are called __________.
Which CNS depressant is blamed for the death of Michael Jackson?
Which CNS depressant is blamed for the death of Michael Jackson?
Select the incorrect statement concerning GHB.
Select the incorrect statement concerning GHB.
That approach to detoxifying the person dependent on drugs depends on?
That approach to detoxifying the person dependent on drugs depends on?
Antihistamines are sometimes used as sedatives.
Antihistamines are sometimes used as sedatives.
Is the process of making alcohol?
Is the process of making alcohol?
The consumable type of alcohol that is the psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages is?
The consumable type of alcohol that is the psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages is?
Is the process by which alcohol concentrations are increased?
Is the process by which alcohol concentrations are increased?
Is used as an antifreeze whereas ___ is used as an antiseptic.
Is used as an antifreeze whereas ___ is used as an antiseptic.
One hundred ten proof alcohol has a ___ alcohol content.
One hundred ten proof alcohol has a ___ alcohol content.
Drinks stronger than __________ proof may actually inhibit alcohol absorption.
Drinks stronger than __________ proof may actually inhibit alcohol absorption.
A glass of champagne has a faster onset of action than a glass of wine containing the same amount of alcohol because?
A glass of champagne has a faster onset of action than a glass of wine containing the same amount of alcohol because?
It takes ___ the number of hours as the number of drinks consumed to sober up completely.
It takes ___ the number of hours as the number of drinks consumed to sober up completely.
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can include all except?
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can include all except?
The lethal blood alcohol level is?
The lethal blood alcohol level is?
The 'hair of the dog' method for treating a hangover consists of?
The 'hair of the dog' method for treating a hangover consists of?
Which of the following is not one of the three stages of alcohol-induced liver disease?
Which of the following is not one of the three stages of alcohol-induced liver disease?
Cirrhosis of the liver?
Cirrhosis of the liver?
Ten BAC directly measures the concentration of alcohol in the brain.
Ten BAC directly measures the concentration of alcohol in the brain.
Study Notes
Barbiturates and Benzodiazepines
- Barbiturates are generally more dangerous than benzodiazepines, often prescribed less frequently for anxiety relief.
- Frequent use of benzodiazepines can lead to complications, but they are considered relatively safe for short-term use.
- Xanax, a benzodiazepine, is specifically approved for panic disorder treatment.
- Valium was the top-selling prescription drug in the 1970s.
CNS Depressants
- CNS depressants reduce central nervous system activity, potentially leading to respiratory or cardiovascular depression in overdose situations.
- A "Mickey Finn," a drug-induced method for incapacitating someone, contains chloral hydrate.
- GABA is the primary neurotransmitter enhanced by barbiturates to produce depressant effects.
Antihistamines and Other Drugs
- Antihistamines are also used to alleviate symptoms of allergies and motion sickness, and sometimes act as sedatives.
- Propofol is notably linked to the death of Michael Jackson.
Alcohol and Fermentation
- Alcohol is produced through fermentation, while distillation increases alcohol concentrations.
- Ethanol is the psychoactive substance in alcoholic beverages, while methanol serves as antifreeze and isopropyl alcohol as an antiseptic.
Alcohol Absorption and Effects
- The proof of alcohol indicates its strength; one hundred ten proof signifies a 55% alcohol content.
- Consuming drinks stronger than 100 proof may inhibit further alcohol absorption.
- The carbonation in champagne leads to faster absorption compared to still wine, resulting in a quicker onset of effects.
Alcohol Withdrawal and Effects
- It typically takes an equal number of hours to sober up as drinks consumed.
- Common alcohol withdrawal symptoms typically do not include constipation, highlighting the range of potential effects.
- A lethal blood alcohol concentration ranges from 0.4 to 0.6.
Liver Disease and Sober Up
- Stages of alcohol-induced liver disease do not include glycogen inflammation; instead, the conditions escalate towards cirrhosis, which is irreversible.
- The concept of "hair of the dog" involves consuming alcohol as a hangover remedy, often leading to temporary relief rather than actual recovery.
Miscellaneous
- A ten blood alcohol concentration (BAC) does not accurately measure the alcohol level in the brain.
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