ADC ICRC Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Benzodiazepine - Answer-CNS depressing agents with the potential for abuse and/or dependence
Quaalude (methaqualone) - Answer-non-barbiturate sedative that gained popularity in 1970s as an aphrodisiac due to its ability to sedate without impairments...
ADC ICRC Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
Benzodiazepine - Answer-CNS depressing agents with the potential for abuse and/or
dependence
Quaalude (methaqualone) - Answer-non-barbiturate sedative that gained popularity in
1970s as an aphrodisiac due to its ability to sedate without impairments on sexual
function. Overdose is common and occasionally fatal. without medical supervision
withdrawal is often deadly. No longer manufactured in the US since 1983 however in
other countries as Mandrax as an antihistamine.
Sleep medications - Answer-nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics such as Lunesta, Ambien,
Sonata also known as "z-drugs" are prescribed as fact acting drugs to get to sleep
however may not help to stay asleep unless prescribed in controlled release. FDA
advised dosages lowered due to impairment of functioning in tasks such as driving the
next morning hours after the drugs initial ingestion.
Narcotics - Answer-Sometimes referred to as opiates because they are derived from the
opium poppy plant or made synthetically to have the same actions as morphine a major
ingredient in opium this family of drugs may actually be broken into three classifications:
naturally occurring compounds, synthetic compounds, synthetic compounds made
entirely in a laboratory
morphine - Answer-Used in medicine as a sedative and a painkiller being one of the
most effective painkillers known. Large doses may have been used to provide
anesthesia in heart surgeries because unlike anesthetic drugs, morphine has no
depressant affect on the cardiovascular system morphine is also used to control
postoperative pain. When used non-medically, the drug produces a euphoric high, a
sense of well-being, in drowsiness. Tolerance and physical dependence may develop
rapidly, depending on the dose and frequency of use.
codeine - Answer-Has pain killing properties, though it is only about 1/10 as potent as
morphine. Its greatest effect is as an antitussive (cough relief) though it is also sold
combined with aspirin or acetaminophen as a pain killer.
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) - Answer-A chemical variation of morphine. It is sold in tablet
and injectable form. It is short acting and more sedative drug than morphine. It's
potency is 2 to 8 times that of morphine, making this compound a highly addicting drug.
Oxycodone - Answer-Chemically derive from coding, though it is more potent. It
produce put in euphoria, analgesic and sedative effects and has a dependence potential
,similar to morphine. One of its major advantages in medicine is that, unlike many other
powerful narcotics, it retains its potency when administered orally.
heroin - Answer-A chemical derivative of morphine. It is usually mixed into a liquid
solution and injected directly into a vein, or injected just under the skin. It can also be
snorted or taken orally when in powdered form.
Heroin withdrawal - Answer-After the effects of heroin wear off, the attic usually has 8 to
12 hours in which to find the next dose before withdrawal symptoms appear
Heroin's effects on body and mind - Answer-Mental clouding and reduced ability to
concentrate. Reduction in feelings of aggression, depressed appetite and sex drive, and
a general decline in the level of physical activity. Moderate doses can cause feelings of
body warmth, heaviness of the limbs, itchiness of the nose, constipation and
constriction of peoples larger doses lead to sleep, decrease blood pressure in slow
breathing
speedball - Answer-Common combination of heroin and cocaine responsible for a great
many deaths especially some well publicized cases from Hollywood for example John
Belushi heroin is typically cut with other adulterants in order for the dealer to turn a high
profit on sales.
Meperidine (Demerol) - Answer-The first synthetic narcotic ever produced. Similar
properties of morphine though less potent and unlike many of the narcotic drugs it
retains much of its potency when administered orally tolerance develops gradually
therefore it can be used effectively for several weeks at the same dose.
Methadone (Dolophine) - Answer-Has a longer lasting affect lasting from 24 to 36 hours
and is highly effective when it's administered orally the drug can be given once a day in
detoxification or maintenance programs it appears to block the effects of other narcotic
drugs making methadone a valuable tool in the treatment of heroin and other narcotic
addictions the drug produces physical and psychological dependence those such
affects developed more slowly and with seemingly less severity.
Buprenorphine - Answer-Opioid partial agonist. Although it is an opioid can produce
typical opioid agonist effects and side effects such as a euphoria and respiratory
depression it's maximal effects are less than those of full agonist like heroin and
methadone. Low doses produce sufficient Agonist effect to enable opiate addicted
individuals to discontinue the miss use of opioids without experiencing with drawl
symptoms.
Subutex and Suboxone - Answer-Approved by the food and drug administration in
October 2002 as buprenorphine monotherapy product in a combination product for the
use of opioid treatment the combination product is designed to decrease the potential
for abuse by injection.
, Propoxyphene (Darvon) - Answer-Only 1/5 to 1/10 as potent as codeine making it only
slightly more potent than two aspirin it continues to be one of the most prescribed
analgesics with more than 30 million prescriptions written each year the greatest
concern with the drug is the synergistic effect when combined with alcohol it ranks
second to barbiturates in prescription overdose deaths
Pentazocine (Talwin) - Answer-popular drug of abuse because of the euphoria it
produces as well as pleasant sensations of floating comparable to marijuana to some
users.
T's and Blues - Answer-Pentazocine and Pyrabenzamine (an antihistamine)
Heroin like effects
Oxycontin - Answer-Semi synthetic opioid analgesic prescribed for chronic moderate to
severe pain is more potent and hydrocodone and has a greater potential for abuse.
Contains between 10 and 160 mg of oxycodone in a time release tablet.
side effects of narcotics - Answer-Drowsiness depressed respiration nausea vomiting
increase acid flow in the stomach constriction of the pupils and constipation tolerance
generally develops rapidly with continued heavy use with drawl syndrome is quite
pronounced
withdrawal from narcotics - Answer-Watering eyes nasal discharge uncontrollable
yawning heavy sweating agitated sleep awakening loss of appetite depression dilated
pupils tremors peak withdrawal 36 to 72 hours after cessation of use include chills
flushing insomnia violent yawning and sneezing gooseflesh vomiting abdominal cramps
elevated heart rate and blood pressureWatering eyes nasal discharge uncontrollable
yawning heavy sweating agitated sleep awakening loss of appetite depression dilated
pupils tremors peak withdrawal 36 to 72 hours after cessation of use include chills
flushing insomnia violent yawning and sneezing gooseflesh vomiting abdominal cramps
elevated heart rate and blood pressure pains in the muscles bones and joints muscle
spasms and jerking motions
Process of addiction: stage one - Answer-experimental and social use of occasional
frequency sometimes as a result of curiosity, obtaining social acceptance, and thrill
seeking. The experience is eutrophic and there are little noticeable changes.
process of addiction: stage two - Answer-abuse use becomes regular happening
without friends sometimes alone or during the day time. Use may be a result of stress,
anxiety, and trying to maintain eutrophic feeling. Changes in personality, conflict in
relationships, lying.
process of addiction: stage three - Answer-dependency/addiction daily use and any
means necessary to obtain. result of motivation to avoid pain and escape reality. guilt
shame possible suicidal ideation. Physical deterioration of health. Chance of overdose.
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