ADC ICRC Exam Questions with Correct Answers
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...
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
length of withdrawal from narcotics - Answer-5 to 7 days the effects generally not fatal
unlike alcohol and barbiturate withdrawal and a user can actually go "cold turkey" with
no major concern
Narcotic Analogs (Designer Narcotics) - Answer-China white, Persian white, Mexican
brown, and "new heroine" fentanyl analogs methylfentanyl and meperidine analogues
AMF (alpha-methylfentanyl) - Answer-And analog of the drug fentanyl, highly potent
narcotic analgesic sold under the trade name of Sublimaze. Did extremely potent
compound which has a little difference between the toes that produces euphoria and
one that is fatal
MPPP & PEPAP - Answer-A potent analog of the drug Demerol as well as its cousin still
fully not known but presume to be comparable the more potent effects include euphoria
disorientation and mild mental confusion dizziness drowsiness visual disturbances and
slight respiratory depression such affects with me last up to three hours
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.
Substance use disorder specifiers - Answer-in early remission, in sustained remission,
on maintenance therapy, and in a controlled environment
Five components of effective treatment - Answer-assessment, patient-treatment
matching, comprehensive services, relapse prevention, accountability
central nervous system - Answer-consists of the brain and spinal cord
peripheral nervous system - Answer-the sensory and motor neurons that connect the
central nervous system to the rest of the body
somatic nervous system - Answer-the division of the peripheral nervous system that
controls the body's skeletal muscles
autonomic nervous system - Answer-the part of the peripheral nervous system that
controls the glands and the muscles of the internal organs (such as the heart). Its
sympathetic division arouses; its parasympathetic division calms.
sympathetic nervous system - Answer-part of the autonomic system that controls the
"flight-or-fight" response in organisms.
parasympathetic nervous system - Answer-the division of the autonomic nervous
system that calms the body, conserving its energy
Dopamine - Answer-A neurotransmitter associated with movement, attention and
learning and the brain's pleasure and reward system.
Acetylcholine - Answer-A neurotransmitter that enables learning and memory and also
triggers muscle contraction
Norepinephrine - Answer-A neurotransmitter involved in arousal, as well as in learning
and mood regulation
Serotonin - Answer-A neurotransmitter that affects hunger,sleep, arousal, and mood.
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