quiz on NDPS
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Quiz NDPS

1. drugs and poisons work by interfering with the body’s normal chemistry true/ false
2. the most perplexing aspect of drug addiction is understanding the nature of
   a.physical dependence
   b.psychological dependence
   c.tolerance
   d.potentiation
3. an analgesic is
   a.a narcotic
   b.a depressant
   c.a stimulant
   d.a pain killer
4. [T/F]because heroin is in such common use it is a relatively safe drug to take
5. alcohol belongs to the class of drugs known as
   a.alkaloids
   b.narcotics
   c.depressants
   d.stimulants
6. [T/F]a person who is dependent on barbiturates should be locked up until withdrawals symptoms pass
7. one of the most serious problems connected with alcohol is
   a.blood sugar
   b.dizziness
   c.slurred speech
   d.potentiation
8. which of the following is not a stimulant
   a.PCP
   b.Dexedrine
   c.Cocaine
   d.Amphetamine
9. the effects of hallucinogens are
   a.stimulatory
   b.unpredictable
   c.unpleasant
   d.violent
10. hashish is made from
    a.castor oil
    b.LSD
    c.PEYOTE
    d.Hemp
11. before drugs can be extracted from body organs the organs have to be
    a.washed and dried
    b.steam distilled
    c.macerated and chemically digested
    d.immersed in dilute HNO3
12. cystolythic hairs are associated with
    a.marijuana
    b.peyote
    c.purple fox glove
    d.poppies
13. underlying emotional factors are the primary motives leading to the repeated use of a drug [T/F]
14. drugs such as alcohol heroin amphetamine barbiturates and cocaine can lead to a [ higher / lower] degree of psychological dependence with repeated use.
15. the development of [ psychological/ physical] dependence on a drug is shown by withdrawal symptoms such as convulsions when the user stops taking the drug[T/F]
16. abuse of barbiturates can lead to physical dependency [T/F]
17. the repeated use of LSD will lead to physical dependency [T/F]
18. physical dependency develops only when the drug uset adheres to a regular schedule of a.drug intake
    b.narcotic drugs are analgesics that exert a depressing action on the CNS
    c.opium is a gummy milky juice exuded through a cut made in the unripe pod of the opium d.poppy
19. the primary constituent of opium is morphine[T/F]
20. heroin is a chemical derivative of morphine made by reacting morphine with acetic anhydride[T/F]
21. methodone is classified as a narcotic drug even though it is not derived from opium or porphine [ T/F]
22. drugs that cause marked alterations in normal thought processes perceptions and mood are called hallucinogens
    a.hashish is the sticky resin extracted from the marijuana plant
    b.the active ingredient of marijuana largely responsible for its hallucinogenic properties is c.THC
23. the potency of marijuana preparation depends on the proportion of the various parts in the mixture [ T/F]
24. a marijuana preparation having the higher THC content is sinsemella[T/F]
25. LSD is a chemical derivative of lysergic acid.[T/F]
26. This chemical is obtained from the ergot fungus that grows on certain grasses and grains[T/F]
27. the drug phencyclidine is often manufactured for the illicit market in clandestine laboratories[T/F]
28. alcohol [ stimulates/ depresses] the CNS
29. barbiturates are called ‘downers’ because they depress the action of the CNS[T/F]
30. pheno barbital is an example of a [ short, long] acting barbiturate
31. methaqualone is a powerful sedative and muscle relaxant that possesses many of the depressant properties of barbiturates[T/F]
32. tranquilizers are the drugs used for the relief of anxiety and tension without inducing sleep
    glue sniffing stimulates the CNS [ T/F]
33. amphetamines are a group of synthetic drugs that stimulates the CNS[T/F]
34. the most severe form of amphetamines abuse stems from its [ oral, intravenous] administration[T/F]
35. an increasing percentage of amphetamines available on the illicit market originate from clandestine drug laboratories[T/F]
36. cocaine is extracted from the leaf of the coca plant[T/F]
37. traditionally cocaine is [sniffed/ snorted] into the nostrils
38. cocaine is a powerful CNS depressant [ T/F]
39. anabolic steroids are designed to promote muscle growth but have harmful side effects
    drugs that have no accepted medical use are placed in schedule I[T/F]
40. Librium and valium are listed in schedule IV[T/F]
41. colour tests are used to identify drugs conclusively [T/F]
42. the morquis colour test turns purple in the presence of heroin[T/F]
43. the morquis colour test turns orange brown in the presence of amphetamines[T/F]
44. the dyquenois Levine test is a valuable colour test for marijuana[T/F]
45. the scott test is a widely used colour test for cocaine[T/F]