Prescription Drugs: Abuse and Addiction

1) All the following are opioids EXCEPT a) morphine b) codeine c) oxycodone d) diazepam

2) Most CNS depressants act on the brain by affecting which neurotransmitter? a) NAAG b) Ach c) GABA d) NE

3) The increase in _____ is associated with a sense of euphoria that can accompany the use of stimulants. a) dopamine b) serotonine c) endorphin d) tyramine

4) In emergency departments, two of the most frequently reported prescription medications in drug abuse- related cases are a) stimulants and benzodiazepines b) benzodiazepines and opioid pain relievers c) opioid pain relievers and methadone d) barbiturates and stimulants

5) It is estimated that more than _____ Americans suffer from chronic pain. a) 5 million b) 15 million c) 25 million d) 50 million

6) Which is a synthetic opioid that blocks the effects of heroin and eliminates withdrawal symptoms? a) Naltrexone b) Buprenorphine c) Cellaphone d) Methadone

7) Which type of therapy has been used successfully to help individuals adapt to the discontinuation of benzodiazepines? a) Psychodynamic therapy b) Client centered therapy c) Cognitive-behavioral therapy d) EMDR

8) CNS depressants are generally prescribed for all the following EXCEPT a) Narcolepsy b) Anesthesia c) Anxiety d) Tension

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