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LSD is a 

  1. Opiate

  2. Stimulant

  3. Hallucinogen

  4. Antidepressant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

LSD or Lysergic acid diethylamide is a psychoactive drug, well known for its psychological effects, which include altered thinking process, synesthesia, an altered sense of time and spiritual experiences. So, it is a hallucinogen. So, the correct answer is option C.

Psilocybin, Mescalin and LSD can be grouped under

  1. Hallucinogenic drugs

  2. Opiate drugs

  3. Stimulants

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Psilocybin is naturally occurring psychedelic compound, which has mind-altering effects like visual and mental hallucinations.
Mescalin is a naturally occurring psychedelic alkaloid of the phenethylamine class, known for its hallucinogenic effects.
LSD or lysergic acid diethylamine is a psychedelic drug of the ergoline family, which is known very well for its hallucinogenic effect.
Thus, the correct answer is option (A), 'Hallucinogenic drug'.

Diacetyl morphine is commonly known as

  1. Morphine

  2. Cannabis

  3. Heroin

  4. Cocaine

  5. Hashish


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Morphine is didehydro epoxy methylmorphinan diol.
Cannabis is tetrahydrocannabinol.
Heroin is diacetyl morphine.
Cocaine is benzoyl-methyl-ecgonine.
Hashish is similar to that of cannabis.
Thus, the correct answer is option C

Methadone is a

  1. Narcotic Opiate 

  2. Sedative

  3. Stimulant

  4. Tranquillizer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Methadone is an opioid medication, sometimes called narcotic and is used as pain reliever and as part of drug addiction.
Methadone reduces withdrawal symptoms in people addicted to heroin or other drugs without causing the 'high' associated with the drug addiction.
Thus, the correct answer is option (A), 'Opiate narcotic'.

An undernourished alcoholic should receive large doses of ............. to prevent Wernicke's syndrome.

  1. Mg, K ions

  2. Saline and glucose

  3. Thiamine and other types of vitamin B

  4. Caffeine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wernicke's syndrome is caused by the lack of vitamin B$ _{1}$ and is common in people with alcoholism. It causes brain damage in the lower parts of the brain. So, vitamin B$ _{1}$ or thiamine and other vitamins must be taken to treat Wernicke's syndrome.
Thus, the correct answer is option (C), 'Thiamine and other types of vitamin B'.

Which one of the following is the correct match?

  1. Morphine - antidepressant

  2. Opiate - cocaine

  3. Reserpine - tranquilizer

  4. Bhang - hallucinogen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Morphine is an opiate narcotic.
Cocaine is a stimulant.
Resperine is an anti-hypertensive drug.
Bhaang is the preparation from cannabis plant and is a hallucinogen.
Thus,the correct answer is option (D), 'Bhang-hallucinogen'.

LSD addiction causes

  1. Kidney damage

  2. Increased heart rate

  3. Hallucinations

  4. Mental and emotional disturbance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

LSD or lysergic acid diethylamide is a psychedelic drug of the ergoline family, known for its psychological effects, which include altered thinking processes, closed and open eye visuals, synaesthesia, an altered sense of time and spiritual experiences. So, it causes hallucinations.
So, the correct answer is option C.

Which one is a hallucinogen?

  1. LSD

  2. Heroin

  3. Morphine

  4. Cocaine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lysergic acid diethylamide or LSD is a psychedelic drug of the ergoline family which include altered thinking processes, closed and open-eye visuals, synesthesia, an altered sense of time. So, it is a hallucinogen.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Marijuana and LSD are

  1. Narcotics

  2. Hallucinogens

  3. Stimulants

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Halucinogens are psychoactive agents which can cause hallucinations, perception anomalies and other substantial changes in thoughts, emotions and consciousness.  Marijauna, LSD and Ganja are all examples of hallucinogens.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

LSD is obtained from

  1. Cannabis

  2. Clavicep

  3. Fusarium

  4. Nostoc


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lysergic acid diethylamide or LSD is a psychedelic drug of the ergoline family - which include altered thinking processes, closed- and open-eye visuals, synesthesia, an altered sense of time. LSD can be derived from the ergot alkaloids, by the fungus Clavicep purpurea.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.