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Multiple choice biology human health and disease drug, tobacco and alcohol consumption addiction and dependence community health and hygiene

Drug addict shows symptoms of depressed brain activity, feeling of calmness, relaxation, drowsiness. Possible the addiction is of

  1. Valium

  2. Amphetamine

  3. Morphine/pethidine

  4. Marijuana/hashish
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Valium (diazepam) is a benzodiazepine prescribed for the treatment of anxiety, seizures, muscle spasms, and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Valium is available as a generic drug. Common side effects of Valium include:
drowsiness, tired feeling, dizziness, spinning sensation, fatigue, constipation,
ataxia (loss of balance), memory problems, restlessness, irritability, muscle weakness, nausea, drooling, dry mouth, slurred speech, blurred or double vision, skin rash, itching, or loss of interest in sex.
So the correct answer is 'Valium'.
Multiple choice biology human health and disease drug, tobacco and alcohol consumption addiction and dependence community health and hygiene

Antihistamines interact with alcohol and cause marked drowsiness.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Antihistamines interact with alcohol and cause marked drowsiness. It’s best to avoid mixing alcohol and antihistamines, as they both depress the central nervous system, thereby impairing the ability to coordinate physical motor movements and remain awake and conscious. 
So, the correct option is 'True'
Multiple choice evs - i community health and hygiene disorders of nervous system drug, tobacco and alcohol consumption addiction and dependence

Amnesia is

  1. Loss of memory

  2. Loss of filtration capacity of kidney

  3. Loss of appetite

  4. Loss of blood
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pathological impairment of memory is termed as amnesia. It is caused mainly due to some accident or on the prolonged medicinal dose. Cerebrum is mainly affected due to amnesia.

So, the correct answer is option A.

Multiple choice evs - i community health and hygiene disorders of nervous system drug, tobacco and alcohol consumption addiction and dependence

Narcotic drugs

  1. Increases the nerve impulses.

  2. Are pain relievers.

  3. Alter thoughts, feelings etc.

  4. None of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The narcotic drugs are the drugs that can reduce pain, induce a state of sedation or cause unconsciousness. These drugs are sometimes known as opoids because they act on the opioid receptors in the brain thereby altering feelings and thoughts.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Multiple choice evs - i community health and hygiene disorders of nervous system drug, tobacco and alcohol consumption addiction and dependence

Benzedrine, dexedrine and methedrine are ..............

  1. Psychedelics

  2. Depressants

  3. Stimulants

  4. Opiates
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Stimulant is any drug that excites any bodily function, but more specifically those that stimulate the brain and the central nervous system,
The major stimulant drugs are amphetamines and related compounds. Amphetamine achieve their effect by increasing the amount and activity of the neurotransmitter, norepinephrine within the brain.
The most commonly used amphetamines are amphetmiane sulfate (benzedrine), dextroamphetamine sulfate (dexedrine) and methamphetamine (methedrine).
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Multiple choice evs - i community health and hygiene disorders of nervous system drug, tobacco and alcohol consumption addiction and dependence

Which one of the following statements is false?

  1. Psycho active drugs have the ability to alter the activity of the nervous system.

  2. Adolescence is marked by accelerated physical growth, development of reproductive organs and changes in functioning of the neuroendocrine system.

  3. Hallucinogen can alter a person's thoughts, feelings and perceptions.

  4. Mescaline is a stimulant.

  5. Depression is a mood disorder characterized by hopelessness, sadness, decline in interest, energy, concentration and changes in sleep pattern and appetite.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All the given options are correct except that mescaline is a stimulant. Mescaline is a naturally occurring psychedelic alkaloid of the phenethylamine class, known for its hallucinogenic effects.
Thus, the correct answer is option (D), 'Mescaline is a stimulant.'.

Multiple choice evs - i community health and hygiene disorders of nervous system drug, tobacco and alcohol consumption addiction and dependence

Physical dependence is not a feature of .................. use

  1. Opiates

  2. Cannabis

  3. Cocaine

  4. Amphetamine
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Physical dependence refers to a state resulting from chronic use of a drug that has produced tolerance and where negative physical symptoms of withdrawal result from abrupt discontinuation or dosage reduction. Amphetamine is a potent CNS stimulant of the phenethylamine class that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Of the given options, opiates, cannabis and cocaine are all drugs and shows physical dependence. 
So, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice evs - i community health and hygiene disorders of nervous system drug, tobacco and alcohol consumption addiction and dependence

Which one of the following is a stimulant?

  1. LSD

  2. Cocaine

  3. Opium

  4. Heroin

  5. Cannabis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

LSD is hallucinogenic. Opium is highly addictive narcotic drug. Heroin is derived from the morphine alkaloid found in opium and is depressant drug. Cannabis is considered depressant. 
Cocaine  belongs to the family of stimulants, which stimulate the nervous system.
Thus, the correct answer is option (A), 'Cocaine'.

Multiple choice evs - i community health and hygiene disorders of nervous system drug, tobacco and alcohol consumption addiction and dependence

Caffeine, Amphetamines and Cocaine are

  1. Nerve depressants

  2. Nerve initiators

  3. Nerve stimulants

  4. Nerve impulse initiators
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

There are three major types of CNS stimulants which are currently abused in sports as: amphetamine, cocaine and caffeine. Each drug has its own characteristic mechanism of action on CNS neurones and their associated receptors and nerve terminals.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.