testing
the amount of alcohol in the blood is directly proportional to the concentration of alcohol in the brain and lungs. What is the alcohol content ratio of blood to alveoli
1: 2100
narcotic drugs are depress the central nervous system, which causes what two effects on the body
produces sleepiness
provides pain relief
what is synesthesia
crossover of the senses
stimulants are a range of drugs that speed up the central nervous system. What are some examples of legal and illegal stimulants on the market
legal: caffeine, nicotine, ADHD meds
illegal: cocaine, MDMA, methamphetamines
if you lick a sonoran desert frog, what effects will the bufotenine cause
hallucinations
the gas chromatograph, in combination with the ___, can separate the components of a drug mixture and the unequivocally identify each substance present in the mixture
mass spectrometer
opioids are extracted from natural plant matter. What is one natural and one synthetic derivative of opioids.
Natural: opium, morphine, codeine
synthetic: heroin, fentanyl, methadone
the active ingredient of marijuana largely responsible for its hallucinogenic properties is
THC- tetrahydrocannabinol
Cocaine is water soluble while crack cocaine is not. What does this mean for methods of use
Cocaine can be snorted and injected
crack is smoked
A Female body builder decides to use anabolic steroids to bulk up for a competition. Steroids are synthetically related to testosterone. Which effect causes the larger muscle mass, and which ones results in her having smaller breasts
muscle growth: anabolic
secondary male characteristics: androgen
The first instrument used to measure alcohol content of alveolar breath
___ and ___ drugs are used to relieve anxiety and tension without inducing sleep
antipsychotic; antianxiety
drugs that cause alterations in mood, attitude, thought processes, and perceptions are called _______
hallucinogens
Name the four steps that are represented by ADME
absorption
distribution
metabolism
elimination
You are driving and get pulled over by a cop. They want to see if you are under the influence, which device would they use "in the field". Why are they allowed to test you, even if you don't verbally consent
Breathalyzer
implied consent law
the duquenois-levine reagent is a test for what drug
marijuana
the development of what dependence on a drug is shown by withdrawal symptoms such as convulsions when user stops taking the drug
physical
Two more categories of drugs are empathogens and dissociative. What are some side effects of these two
"Touching within"- connectedness, arousal, mood swings
"out of body" euphoric, relaxed, numb
Due to an underlying emotional need, drugs such as alcohol, heroin, amphetamines, barbiturates, and cocaine can lead to a high degree of what dependence with repeated use.
psychological
unfortunately, you were out drinking with friends and notice that everything has become extremely fuzzy and you feel lightheaded. You have been drugged. What the two main drugs usually associated with sexual assaults
GHB
rohypnol (roofie)
(literally translates to "writing with color") is a technique for separating the components of a mixture.
Thin layer chromatography - TLC
Regarding ADME: The oxidation of alcohol takes place almost entirely in what organ, and is spread post- absorption uniformly among what portion of the body
liver
watery
this drug is typically in its liquid form, and is distributed as a drop of the drug on 'blotter paper"
LSD
RANDOM
What class of drug produces the feelings of invincibility, safety, euphoria, and confidence
opioids
You are a heroin addict who is searching for help to quit, you are taken to a clinic that distributes a drug that eliminates the high from and desire for heroin. what is the clinic's drug
methadone