MPTC Controlled Substances Exam Questions &
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Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulants - Answer increase alertness, attention, energy and confidence
levels and can be used to legally treat obesity, sleep disorders, ADHD and other health conditions.
Controlled Substance Classifications - Answer drugs or substances with a chemical structure that creates
a stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system (CNS).
Class A Drugs - Answer heroin, GHB, Ketamine, Rohypnol, Fentanyl, synthetic opioid
Class B Drugs - Answer cocaine, LSD, PCP, oxycodone, ecstasy, methamphetamines, Percocet, Dilaudid
Class C Drugs - Answer THC (Hashish), klonopin, valium, Vicodin, Xanax; synthetic marijuana
Class D Drugs - Answer marijuana, Phenobarbital
Class E Drugs - Answer Other prescription drugs not included in Classes A, B, C or D (e.g., steroids)
Commonly abused controlled substances include the following: - Answer • Central Nervous System
Stimulants
• Central Nervous System Depressants
• Hallucinogens
• Dissociative Anesthetics
• Inhalants
• Cannabis
Examples of CNS stimulants - Answer Cocaine, Amphetamines, Methamphetamines, Methylphenidate
, The intensity of side effects depends on: - Answer Dosage amount, method of ingestion, and time since
ingestion
Central Nervous System stimulants side effects - Answer (1) redness to nose / nasal area
(2) runny nose
(3) dry mouth
(4) grinding teeth
(5) eyelid, leg and body tremors
(6) increased alertness; excited; easily startled
(7) talkative; rapid speech
(8) sweating; increased body temperature
(9) paranoia; irritability; aggressiveness
Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants - Answer *slow down brain and psychomotor activity
*many are used legally treat epilepsy, anxiety, insomnia and mental illness
Examples of Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants - Answer GHB, Rohypnol, alprazolam, diazepam,
phenobarbital
Common CNS depressant side effects - Answer (1) disoriented; confusion; poor concentration
(2) drowsiness; droopy eyes
(3) drunk-like behavior
(4) uncoordinated
(5) relaxed inhibitions
(6) slowed reflexes
CNS depressants can be addictive because they... - Answer reduce mental stress and anxiety
Signs of chronic abuse or overdose for CNS depressants include: - Answer (1) high body temperatures
Answers Best Rated A+
Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulants - Answer increase alertness, attention, energy and confidence
levels and can be used to legally treat obesity, sleep disorders, ADHD and other health conditions.
Controlled Substance Classifications - Answer drugs or substances with a chemical structure that creates
a stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system (CNS).
Class A Drugs - Answer heroin, GHB, Ketamine, Rohypnol, Fentanyl, synthetic opioid
Class B Drugs - Answer cocaine, LSD, PCP, oxycodone, ecstasy, methamphetamines, Percocet, Dilaudid
Class C Drugs - Answer THC (Hashish), klonopin, valium, Vicodin, Xanax; synthetic marijuana
Class D Drugs - Answer marijuana, Phenobarbital
Class E Drugs - Answer Other prescription drugs not included in Classes A, B, C or D (e.g., steroids)
Commonly abused controlled substances include the following: - Answer • Central Nervous System
Stimulants
• Central Nervous System Depressants
• Hallucinogens
• Dissociative Anesthetics
• Inhalants
• Cannabis
Examples of CNS stimulants - Answer Cocaine, Amphetamines, Methamphetamines, Methylphenidate
, The intensity of side effects depends on: - Answer Dosage amount, method of ingestion, and time since
ingestion
Central Nervous System stimulants side effects - Answer (1) redness to nose / nasal area
(2) runny nose
(3) dry mouth
(4) grinding teeth
(5) eyelid, leg and body tremors
(6) increased alertness; excited; easily startled
(7) talkative; rapid speech
(8) sweating; increased body temperature
(9) paranoia; irritability; aggressiveness
Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants - Answer *slow down brain and psychomotor activity
*many are used legally treat epilepsy, anxiety, insomnia and mental illness
Examples of Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants - Answer GHB, Rohypnol, alprazolam, diazepam,
phenobarbital
Common CNS depressant side effects - Answer (1) disoriented; confusion; poor concentration
(2) drowsiness; droopy eyes
(3) drunk-like behavior
(4) uncoordinated
(5) relaxed inhibitions
(6) slowed reflexes
CNS depressants can be addictive because they... - Answer reduce mental stress and anxiety
Signs of chronic abuse or overdose for CNS depressants include: - Answer (1) high body temperatures
