QUESTION: 205

Which of the following withdrawal characteristics can result from the abrupt cessation or reduction of high-dose depressant usage?

The withdrawal symptoms associated with depressants are more serious than those of any other drugs of abuse.
Convulsions can be experienced that are indistinguishable from those occurring in grand mal epilepsy.
Detoxification and treatment must be carried out under close medical supervision.
Both a and c.
All of the above.

Answer(s): E

Reveal Solution Next Question

QUESTION: 206

Which of the following is not a correct statement regarding chloral hydrate?

It is the oldest of the sleep-inducing drugs, also known as hypnotic drugs.
It is a liquid marketed in the form of syrups and soft gelatin capsules.
Its popularity decreased after the introduction of barbiturates.
Its main abuse is by young adults.
It has a bitter caustic taste and a slightly acrid odor.

Answer(s): D

Reveal Solution Next Question

QUESTION: 207

Which of the following characteristics describes barbiturates?

They are used by both physicians and veterinarians to induce sedation and sleep.
Larger doses cause sleep 20 to 60 minutes after oral administration.
Some indMduals may experience a sense of excitement before sedation takes effect.
Barbiturates are classified as ultra-short, short, intermediate, and long-acting.
All of the above.
None of the above.

Answer(s): E

Reveal Solution Next Question

QUESTION: 208

Barbiturates have about 2500 derivatives of barbituric acid and are known by a variety of names. Which of the following is another name for a barbiturate?

Demerol
Pethadol
Leritine
Butisol
Talwin
All of the above

Answer(s): D

Reveal Solution Next Question

Free ASIS-CPP Exam Braindumps (page: 52)

QUESTION: 205

QUESTION: 206

QUESTION: 207

QUESTION: 208