80's characters
Technology
Antidepressants
Drugs of abuse
Pain relievers
100

She lived in a strawberry and had a pet cat named Custard.

Who is Strawberry Shortcake?

100

To type your report for class, you were lucky if you had a correcting ribbon on this device.

What is a typewriter?

100

Antidepressants can be used for multiple reasons.  List 2.

What are to improve depression, decrease anxiety, aid sleep, and improve pain control?

100

The most addictive substance.

What is nicotine?

100

This over-the-counter medicine can be used to treat headaches, fever, and other types of pain.  It does not reduce inflammation.

What is acetaminophen (Tylenol)?

200

She is the twin sister of He-Man.

Who was She-Ra?

200

To make a "collect call", you would dial this number.

What is '0'?

200

Antidepressants typically affect 3 main neurotransmitters, or brain chemicals.  Name them.

What are serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine?

200

Cannabis contains over 100 cannabinoids.  This is the main psychoactive component.

What is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)?

200

Motrin and Advil are also known as this generic drug.

What is ibuprofen?

300

These cuddly animals were on Missions of Caring.

Who are the Care Bears?

300

In the computer lab, information was stored on these squares.

What is a disk, or floppy disk?

300

True or False: The benefits and the side effects of antidepressant medications can be obvious right away.

FALSE: Whereas adverse effects of antidepressants may be experienced after just 1 dose, the benefits of antidepressant medication can take weeks.

300

This is a strong stimulant that can be snorted, smoked or injected.  It also acts as a local anesthetic.

What is cocaine?

300

Codeine is a pain reliever that is metabolized (broken down) in the liver (CYP 2D6) to this strong pain reliever.

What is morphine?

400

This 1982 film about a boy and an alien was directed by Steven Spielberg.

What is E.T.?

400

If you woke up too early on Saturday, you would see this on your television screen.

What are coloured columns--and then the Canadian flag as you listened to 'O Canada'?

400

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of antidepressant medication.  Name 3 specific medications in this class.

What are fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Cipralex), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil)?

400
Alcohol use can lead to dependence.  In an individual who suddenly stops using alcohol after heavy use, he/she may experience this during withdrawal.

What are seizures and tremors?

400

List 2-3 side effects of opioid, or narcotic, pain relievers.

What is nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, respiratory depression, euphoria?

500
A number of popular 80's characters started as drawings for this card company.

What is American Greetings?

500

Though it had different numbers and different rings, this telephone system allowed you to eavesdrop on your neighbors.

What is a party-line?

500

The MAOI family of antidepressant medications has food restrictions.  Name 2 foods that should be avoided.

What are aged cheeses, red wine, leftovers (greater than 4 days), sardines, hotdogs, bologna, overripe fruit, homemade beer?

500

Tolerance, dependence, and addictions all mean the same thing.  TRUE or FALSE

FALSE

500

This extremely potent opioid has been added to some street drugs and led to (accidental) overdose.

What is fentanyl?