Sunstance Abuse: Frequently Abused Drugs

Study for the Substance Abuse DSST exam. Frequently abused drugs, their effects, and their nicknames.

66 cards   |   Total Attempts: 183
  

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Which frequently abused Barbiturate has moderately rapid action?

Amobarbital (Amytal)
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
Secobarbital (Seconal)
Tuinal
Amobarbital (Amytal)
Which frequently abused Barbiturate is long-acting and is particularly well suited for treatment of epilepsy?

Amobarbital (Amytal)
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
Secobarbital (Seconal)
Tuinal
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
Which frequently abused Barbiturate is short-acting?

Amobarbital (Amytal)
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
Secobarbital (Seconal)
Tuinal
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Which frequently abused Barbiturate is short-acting with a prompt onset of action?

Amobarbital (Amytal)
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
Secobarbital (Seconal)
Tuinal
Secobarbital (Seconal)
Which frequently abused Barbiturate results in a rapidly effective, moderately long-acting sedative?

Amobarbital (Amytal)
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
Secobarbital (Seconal)
Tuinal
Tuinal
What three Nonbarbiturate drugs have Barbiturate-like properties?
Glutethimide, Methyprylon, Methaqualone
The consumable type of alcohol that is the psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages; often called grain alcohol
Ethanol
The belief that drinking represses inhibitions and strengthens extraversion and leads to increased sociability
Social lubricant
Wood alcohol
Methyl alcohol or methanol
Alcohol used as antifreeze
Ethylene glycol
Rubbing alcohol, sometimes used as an antiseptic
Isopropyl alcohol
A drug that blocks sensitivity to pain
Annesthetic
Concentration of Ethanol in U.S. Beers
4-6%
Concentration of Ethanol in wine coolers
10-12%
Concentration of Ethanol in cocktail and dessert wines
17-20%