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the following symptoms would indicate which drug class:
slowing of relfexes loss of social inhibition impaired divided attention tasks impaired judgement increase risk-taking behavior emotional instability normal pupil size, reaction to light is slowed hgn present vgn present depending on dose lack of smooth convergence elevated pulse rate(ethanol), depressed w/ any other in this category bp and body temp lowered normal muscle tone injection sites typically not present |
CNS depressant
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what drug class leaves abusers with an improved mood, intense feeling of pleasure, and either paranoia, psychosis, or violent behavior
dilated pupil size, slow rxn to light hgn & vgn not present smooth convergence not affected elevated pulse rate, bp, and body temp rigid muscle tone possible injection sites |
CNS stimulant
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what are the 2 most commonly abused stimulants?how are they administered?
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meth and cocaine.
cocaine: intravenously,smoking, and intranasally meth: intravenously and smoking |
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what drug class is typical of:
distorted view of reality feelings of deep insight into oneself and the world increased ability to appreciate the arts difficulty remaining motivated and attentive dilated pupil size and normal rxn to light(unless MDMA or MDA) hgn and vgn not present smooth convergence not affected elevated pulse rate, bp, and body temp rigid muscle tone no injection sites |
hallucinogen
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psychosis, resembling schizophrenia, due to high doses or chronic use
disorientation slurred speech excitement altered perception of self passive nature fixed blank stare normal pupil size rxn to light normal hgn present with early angle of onset vgn present lack of smooth convergence elevated pulse rate, bp, and body temp rigid muscle tone no injecton sites are typical of what drug class? |
phencyclidine (PCP)
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what drug class leaves users in a sleepy, dreamy state?
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narcotic analgesics
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"rushes" when used intraveously
constipation and loss of sexual appetite increased awareness euphoria and relaxation (early users) altered time sense belief in enhanced creativity constricted pupil size, but normal rxn to light hgn and vgn not present depressed pulse rate lowered bp lowered body temp muscle tone normal to flaccid injection sites present (heroin and morphine) but not present with other drugs in this category is typical of what drug class? |
narcotic analgesics
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what drug class is typical of :
euphoria CNS depression similiar to alcohol disorientation confusion floating sensation normal pupil size, rxn to light slowed (some drugs may cause dilation) hgn and vgn present lack of smooth convergence elevated pulse rate bp could be lowered or elevated body temp could be lowered of elevated normal muscle tone no injection sites |
inhalants (volatile organic solvents)
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cannabis sativa plant belong to which drug class?
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Cannabis
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which drug class is typical of:
pleasurable high mood reflective of others around loss of short term memory easily distracted altered sense of time lack of motivation inability to stay on task pupil size either normal or dilated with normal rxn to light hgn and vgn not present lack of smooth convergence elevated pulse rate and bp normal body temp normal muscle tone no injection sites present |
Cannabis
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which drug class has THC as the primary psychoactive agent?
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Cannabis
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