IC & RC Exam CAADC questions with correct answers

Drug CORRECT ANSWER Any substance that enters the human boxy and can change either the function or structure of the human organism. This includes such items as foods, vitamins, nutrients, minerals and the like. Psychoactive Drug CORRECT ANSWER A chemical substance that not only can change the function and structure of the body, but also changes one's thinking, feelings, perceptions and behavior. These changes are the result of the drug's action on the human brain. Depressant CORRECT ANSWER Psychoactive drugs that slow down central nervous system function, relax or tranquilize the person, and may produce sleep. Narcotics CORRECT ANSWER Psychoactive drugs - powerful painkillers, analgesics that also produce pleasurable feelings and generally induce sleep. derived from naturally occurring substances or manufactured synthetically; cause sedation and euphoria by causing depression of CNS; used to medically relieve pain, suppress cough and control diarrhea overdose can cause death by respiratory depression can cause physical/psychological dependence; impairs ability to drive; damage developing fetus; linked with the spread of AIDS due to the use of needles Stimulants CORRECT ANSWER Psychoactive drugs - chemical substances that generally speed up central nervous system function, resulting in alertness and excitability. Hallucinogens CORRECT ANSWER