34 Questions
Which of the following supplements can cause issues with drug absorption due to increased liver function?
St. John’s Wort
Which of the following antidepressants can pass the blood-brain barrier (BBB)?
Hyperforin
Which over-the-counter medication can cause damage to the liver and is still available without a prescription?
Kava Kava
Which of the following drug combinations can cause heart problems due to drug-drug interactions?
Ketoconazole and Terfenadine
Which medication contains an ingredient that releases cyanide when the protective substance is removed from the almond plant?
Laetrile
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?
Salbutamol
Which one of these drugs is NOT related to amphetamines?
Cocaine
Which drug was initially used as a nasal decongestant and is also a potent vasoconstrictor?
Methamphetamine
Which drug is made by burning off the OH- group from pseudoephedrine?
Methamphetamine
Which drug is a highly toxic and dangerous synthetic painkiller?
MPPP
Which drug was used to treat depression due to its high dopamine levels?
Amphetamines
Which drug is an analgesic that failed due to toxicity problems?
JWH-018
What is a property of Ginkolides?
It increases circulation in the brain
What is Echinacea often used to treat?
Colds and arthritis
What is the active ingredient in garlic?
Allicin
What is a side effect of Ginkolides?
Interference with blood clotting
What is Saw Palmetto used to treat?
Benign prostate hyperplasia
What happens to Allicin when it gets injected into the bloodstream?
It converts into allyl mercaptan and allyl methyl sulfide
What is the mechanism of action of Singulair?
Works against the receptor SPORTS
Which drug was initially used as a nasal decongestant and later converted to Pervitin by the German drug industry?
Amphetamine
What is the anabolic effect of Testosterone?
Muscle mass and bone growth
What is the primary side effect of Amphetamine?
Insomnia
Which substance from Mexican Yams can be converted into testosterone?
Diosgenin
What is the primary effect of Tetrahydragestrinone known as 'The Clear'?
Avoids detection as a performance-enhancing drug
What is the mechanism of action of Clozapine?
Reduces psychotic episodes
Which drug is known for its androgenic effects like body hair growth?
Stanozolol
Which medication is commonly used for headache treatment in alcoholics?
Disulfiram
What is the primary effect of Nicotine acting on acetylcholine receptors?
Stimulates dopamine release
Which of the following compounds is NOT a derivative of morphine?
LSD
What is the primary purpose of scopolamine in medical settings?
To deactivate the digestive system
What is the primary danger associated with car fentanyl?
It is difficult to determine the dosage
What is the purpose of atropine in cosmetic settings?
To dilate women's pupils
What is the common effect of ecstasy?
Makes you more open and friendly
What is the origin of LSD?
Discovered by accident
Test your knowledge on street drugs like incense acetate, herbal incense, JWH-018, and cocaine, as well as topical anesthetics such as benzocaine (Auralgan) and Sta-hard. Learn about mind-altering properties, medicinal uses, and effects of these substances.
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