Street Drugs and Topical Anesthetics Quiz
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Which of the following supplements can cause issues with drug absorption due to increased liver function?

  • Hypericin
  • St. John’s Wort (correct)
  • Kava Kava
  • Salbutamol
  • Which of the following antidepressants can pass the blood-brain barrier (BBB)?

  • Seldane
  • Kevalactones
  • Hypericin
  • Hyperforin (correct)
  • Which over-the-counter medication can cause damage to the liver and is still available without a prescription?

  • Laetrile
  • Kava Kava (correct)
  • St. John’s Wort
  • Kavalactones
  • Which of the following drug combinations can cause heart problems due to drug-drug interactions?

    <p>Ketoconazole and Terfenadine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication contains an ingredient that releases cyanide when the protective substance is removed from the almond plant?

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

    Which selective adrenaline agonist operates in the airways, causing them to expand, and increases heartbeat when it operates in the nerves leading to the lungs?

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

    Which one of these drugs is NOT related to amphetamines?

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

    Which drug was initially used as a nasal decongestant and is also a potent vasoconstrictor?

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

    Which drug is made by burning off the OH- group from pseudoephedrine?

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

    Which drug is a highly toxic and dangerous synthetic painkiller?

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

    Which drug was used to treat depression due to its high dopamine levels?

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

    Which drug is an analgesic that failed due to toxicity problems?

    <p>JWH-018</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a property of Ginkolides?

    <p>It increases circulation in the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Echinacea often used to treat?

    <p>Colds and arthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the active ingredient in garlic?

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

    What is a side effect of Ginkolides?

    <p>Interference with blood clotting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Saw Palmetto used to treat?

    <p>Benign prostate hyperplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to Allicin when it gets injected into the bloodstream?

    <p>It converts into allyl mercaptan and allyl methyl sulfide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of Singulair?

    <p>Works against the receptor SPORTS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug was initially used as a nasal decongestant and later converted to Pervitin by the German drug industry?

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

    What is the anabolic effect of Testosterone?

    <p>Muscle mass and bone growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary side effect of Amphetamine?

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

    Which substance from Mexican Yams can be converted into testosterone?

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

    What is the primary effect of Tetrahydragestrinone known as 'The Clear'?

    <p>Avoids detection as a performance-enhancing drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of Clozapine?

    <p>Reduces psychotic episodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is known for its androgenic effects like body hair growth?

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

    Which medication is commonly used for headache treatment in alcoholics?

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

    What is the primary effect of Nicotine acting on acetylcholine receptors?

    <p>Stimulates dopamine release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds is NOT a derivative of morphine?

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

    What is the primary purpose of scopolamine in medical settings?

    <p>To deactivate the digestive system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary danger associated with car fentanyl?

    <p>It is difficult to determine the dosage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of atropine in cosmetic settings?

    <p>To dilate women's pupils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common effect of ecstasy?

    <p>Makes you more open and friendly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of LSD?

    <p>Discovered by accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

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