Drug Classification Quiz

During a health class, Mia asks about the effects of certain substances. What is the definition of a drug that is classified as a depressant?

• A. A substance that increases alertness or activity.

• B. A substance that depresses vital body functions.

• C. A substance that induces changes in mood, attitude, thought or perception.

• D. A substance used to depress functions of the central nervous system.

During a pharmacology class, the professor asks Hannah, Arjun, and Kai to identify which class of drugs is used to depress functions of the central nervous system. What is their correct answer?

• A. Stimulant

• B. Hallucinogen

• C. Depressant

• D. Narcotic

Imagine Daniel is studying the effects of various factors on drug dependency. Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the pattern and intensity of dependency on a drug?

• A. Cost of the drug.

• B. Individual's rate of metabolism.

• C. Dose and route of administration.

• D. Frequency of administration.

During a health class discussion, Emma describes symptoms of abstinence syndrome. Which symptom mentioned by Emma is NOT a part of the abstinence syndrome?

• A. Body chills

• B. Stomach cramps and vomiting

• C. Convulsions

• D. Low blood pressure

(a)   is least likely to lead to physical dependence.

• A. Barbiturates
• B. Heroin
• C. Cocaine
• D. Alcohol

During a health class discussion, Scarlett asked about the characteristics of most narcotics. Which of the following is true?

• Physically addicting.

• Obtained from opium.

• Depressants to the central nervous system.

• All of the above

In a pharmacology class, Ava is learning about substances derived from natural sources. Which of the following is NOT derived from opium?

• Morphine

• Methamphetamine

• Heroin

• Codeine

Emma is studying pharmacology and comes across a statement about codeine. Which of the following is FALSE about codeine?

• It is stronger than morphine.

• It is prepared synthetically from morphine.

• It is present in opium.

• It is a component in over-the-counter cough medicine.

During a health class discussion, Samuel, Elijah, and Aiden were debating about the most widely used illicit drug in the United States today. Which drug were they most likely discussing?

• Marijuana

• Heroin

• Cocaine

• Alcohol

In a pharmacology class, Oliver raised a question about drug classifications. Which drug is often incorrectly classified as a narcotic?

• Heroin

• Morphine

• Cocaine

• Codeine