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Which one of the following statements is correct?

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  1. Heroin accelerates body functions.

  2. Malignant tumours never exhibit metastasis.

  3. Patients who have undergone surgery are given cannabinoids to relieve pain.

  4. Benign tumours show the property of metastasis.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Heroin is an opiate, which produces a quick, intense feeling of pleasure followed by a sense of well-being and calm.
Metastasis is the property of malignant tumors (and not benign tumors) to spread from one place to another in the body.
Cannabinoids (THC) appears to ease moderate pain (analgesic) and to be neuroprotective and hence is given after surgeries.

The drug belladonna is obtained from

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  1. Atropa

  2. Opium

  3. Rauwolfia

  4. Solanum

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atropa bellandona produces the drug belladona. It is an alkaloid which is atropine and hyoscyamine. The leaves and root contain the alkaloid. It is used to cure and relieve pain.

Opium is obtained from the latex of unripe fruits of

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  1. Cannabis sativa

  2. Papaver somniferum

  3. Erythroxylon coca

  4. Camellia sinensis

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Opium is the dried latex obtained from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum). Opium latex contains approximately 12% of the analgesic alkaloid morphine, which is processed chemically to produce heroin and other synthetic opioids for medicinal use and for the illegal drug trade. The latex also contains the closely related opiates codeine and thebaine and non-analgesic alkaloids, such as papaverine and noscapine. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Which one of the following is a sedative drug?

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  1. Amphetamines

  2. LSD

  3. Barbiturates

  4. Bhang

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Amphetamines is a potent central nervous system stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy, and obesity.
LSD is the most powerful hallucinogenic (mind-altering) drug. It is 100 times more potent than hallucinogenic mushrooms. 
Bhang is a hallucinogen. It is a preparation of Cannabis, traditionally used in food and drink in the Indian subcontinent
Barbiturates are any of a class of sedative and sleep-inducing drugs derived from barbituric acid. These are drugs that act as central nervous system depressants.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

Ibuprofen is a/an

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  1. Opiate

  2. Steroid

  3. Analgesic

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, which works by reducing the hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Ibuprofen is so used to reduce fever and treat pain  (analgesic) and inflammation caused by many conditions like toothache, headache, back pain, arthritis etc.
Thus, the correct answer is option C

Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding the particular psychotropic drug specified?

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  1. Opium stimulates nervous system and causes hallucinations

  2. Morphine leads to delusions and disrubed emotions

  3. Barbiturates cause relaxation and temporary euphoria

  4. Hashish causes after thought perceptions and hallucinations

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Correct Option: C

Barbiturates are

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  1. Antidepressants

  2. Sedatives

  3. Narcotics

  4. Antibiotics

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Barbiturates are drugs which inhibit the activity of the central nervous system. They depress the activity and have an analgesic effect. These produce mild sedation to total anaesthesia. They are also effective as anxiolytics, hypnotics and anticonvulsants.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Which one of the following depresses brain activity and produces feelings of calmness, relaxation and drowsiness?

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  1. Valium

  2. Morphine

  3. Hashish

  4. Amphetamines

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Valium is a benzodiazepine (sedative) that gives a feeling of relaxation, calmness or drowsiness in the body. It is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal etc.

Morphine is the main opium alkaloid that depresses respiratory centre and contributes to the fall in blood pressure.  
Hashish is a hallucinogen.
Amphetamines are synthetic drugs and are stimulant in nature. Hence option A is correct.

The drug which does not have sedative effect but along with alcohol produces marked drowsiness is

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  1. Barbiturate

  2. Valium

  3. Antihistamine

  4. Marijuana

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Antihistamines are medicines often used to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as hay fever, hives, conjunctivitis and reactions to insect bites or stings.
They're also used to prevent motion sickness and as a short-term treatment for sleeping difficulties (insomnia). It's best to avoid alcohol while taking an antihistamine, particularly if taking an older type of antihistamine, as this can increase the chances of it making you feel sleepy.
So the correct answer is 'Antihistamine'.

Which one of the following is a correct match?

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  1. Bhang- Analgesic

  2. Cocaine- Opiate narcotics

  3. Morphine- Hallucinogen

  4. Barbiturate- Tranquilizer

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Bhang is also known as marijuana and by numerous other names, is a preparation of the Cannabis plant intended for use as a psychoactive drug.
Cocaine, also known as benzoylmethylecgonine or coke, is a strong stimulant mostly used as a recreational drug. 
Morphine is an opioid pain medication. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain.
Barbiturates are drugs that act as central nervous system depressants or tranquilizers, and can produce a wide spectrum of effects, from mild sedation to total anesthesia.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.