Drug Misuse

Question 1

Name 4 Stimulants?

Answer 1

Cocaine
Amphetamine
Methamphetamine
Methylphenidate

Question 2

What is the most potent natural stimulant?

Answer 2

Cocaine

Question 3

Crack cocaine is produced from?

Answer 3

Mixing Cocaine with Sodium Bicarbonate

Question 4

Coccaine does what to Monoamine reuptake?

Answer 4

Inhibits and then increases Dopamine, Serotonin, Noradrenaline

Question 5

How soon after taking Cocaine injected does it affect

Answer 5

15-30 Secs

Question 6

How soon after taking Cocaine snorting does it affect

Answer 6

3-5 Mins

Question 7

Effects of crack smoking are over in?

Answer 7

15 Mins

Question 8

Cocaine Withdrawal Effects? (6)

Answer 8

Depression
Irritability
Agitation
Craving
Hyperphagia
Hypersomnia

Question 9

How can amphetamine be taken? (3)

Answer 9

Sniffed
Swallowed
Injected

Question 10

What can amphetamine cause in chronic use?

Answer 10

Psychosis

Question 11

Heroin is also called a?

Answer 11

Opioid

Question 12

Heroin is available as? (2)

Answer 12

Diamorphine or Diamorphine Hydrochloride

Question 13

Heroin can be taken by (3)

Answer 13

Snorting
Smoking
Injection

Question 14

Which form of taking Heroin is safest?

Answer 14

Smoking

Question 15

Which form of taking Heroin is most lethal?

Answer 15

Injection

Question 16

Heroin acts via what 3 receptors?

Answer 16

MU
Kappa
Delta

Question 17

Kappa and Delta Heroin receptors do what?

Answer 17

Cause Analgesia

Question 18

MU Heroin receptors do what? (3)

Answer 18

Mood Effects, Analgesia and Euphoria

Question 19

Heroin half life?

Answer 19

30 Mins

Question 20

Symptoms of Heroin Use? (8)

Answer 20

Analgesia
Nausea
Euphoria
Pin Point Pupils
Sweating
Decreased Libido/Menstrual Irregularity
Reduced Cough Reflex

Question 21

Overdose of Drugs Symptoms (5)

Answer 21

Resp Depression
Snoring
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Death

Question 22

How to treat Overdose? (1)

Answer 22

Naloxone

Question 23

Naloxone action?

Answer 23

Opiate Antagonist

Question 24

Opiates First time side effects (3)

Answer 24

Nausea, Vomit, Headache

Question 25

Opiates Medium Term side effects? (4)

Answer 25

Phelebitis, Endocarditis, Injection, Anorexia, Constipation

Question 26

Opiates Long Term Side effects (3)

Answer 26

Tolerance Withdrawal Social/Health Problems

Question 27

Opiate Withdrawal Syndrome symptoms/signs? (7)

Answer 27

``` Craving Insomnia Yawning Muscle Cramp Increased Secretions Dilated Pupils Piloerection ```

Question 28

Name 6 Benzodiazepines?

Answer 28

``` Diaxepam (Valium) Nitrazepam Temazepam Alprazolam Lorazepam Etizolam ```

Question 29

Diazepam is a?

Answer 29

Benzodiazepine (Lithium)

Question 30

What is Benzodiazepine action?

Answer 30

GABA Agonist

Question 31

Ectasy is also known as?

Answer 31

MDMA

Question 32

What is 3,4- Methylenedioxymethamphetamine?

Answer 32

Ectasy

Question 33

Symptoms of Ecstasy use? (3)

Answer 33

Euphoria then calm Increased Sociability Inability to distinguish between desirability

Question 34

effects of ecstasy use last how long?

Answer 34

2-4 hours

Question 35

Side effects of ecstasy use? (5)

Answer 35

``` Nausea and Dry Mouth Increased BP and Temp Anxiety Drug Induced Psychosis Liver/Brain Cell Damage ```

Question 36

What is the most commonly used illicit drug?

Answer 36

Cannabis

Question 37

Cannabis is also known as (3)

Answer 37

Marijuana Hash Skunk

Question 38

Symptoms of Cannabis use? (4)

Answer 38

Psychedelic Hallucinations Anxiolytic Antipsychotic

Question 39

Psychological effects of Cannabis use? (8)

Answer 39

``` Relaxing Euphoriant Increases Appetite Changes in Time Perception Synathesia Anxiety Persecutory Ideation Hallucinations ```

Question 40

Ill effects of Cannabis use? (4)

Answer 40

Resp Problems Toxic Confusion Exacerbation of Major Mental Illness Cannabis Psychosis

Question 41

Anabolic Steroids are also known as?

Answer 41

Androgenic Steroids

Question 42

Anabolic Androgenic Steroids are prescribed for? (4)

Answer 42

Hypogonadism Muscular Dystrophy Various Anaemas Wasting in Aids

Question 43

Muscle Hypertrophy from Steroid use is particularly marked in which areas? (4)

Answer 43

Pectoralis Deltoid Trapezius Biceps

Question 44

Skin side effects of steroid use? (3)

Answer 44

Acne Bald Stretch Marks

Question 45

Gynae side effects of steroid use? (7)

Answer 45

``` Feminisation Hypogonadism Gynaecomastia Hirsutism Deep Voice Clitoral Enlargement Period Issues ```

Question 46

CVS side effects of steroid use? (2)

Answer 46

Increased Cholesterol and Hypertension

Question 47

Growth side effects of steroid use? (1)

Answer 47

Premature closure of epiphyses

Question 48

GI side effects of steroid use? (2)

Answer 48

Cholestatic Jaundice | Liver tumours