LCAS - NC exam study guide Questions and
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Hallucinogens/Psychodelics - answer This class of drug alters mood, thought, and perception, cause CNS
depression and, at times, stimulation. No physical dependence, but can cause a psychological
dependence. In large quantities, can be fatal.
LSD and PCP - answer the only hallucinogens which are not naturally occurring.
Naturally occurring hallucinogens - answer Mushrooms, Peyote, Morning Glory Seeds, Nightshade, DMT,
Nutmeg and Mace
LSD - answer One of the most potent drugs and one of the few which can be absorbed directly through
the skin.
PCP (phencyclidine) - answer A dis-associative anesthetic, which causes stimulation, depression,
analgesia and hallucinations. Can cause death by overdose. Unpredictable length of effect. May illicit
drugs on the streets are actually this.
Designer drugs - answer Includes MDMA (Ecstasy, Molly) and Synthetic Marijuana (K2, Spice), these are
synthetic products chemically manufactured to be similar to other drugs. Can be highly dangerous and
unpredictable. Alters activity of neurotransmitters. Can interfere with body's ability to regular
temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure.
Caffiene - answer Most widely used central nervous system stimulant. Produces tolerance as well as
withdrawal symptoms.
Nicotine - answer A powerful Central Nervous System stimulant. Highly addictive - more so than cocaine
and heroin. 60 mg can be fatal.
Amphetamines - answer Strong CNS stimulant. (ex. Bath Salts, Ice, Meth, Adderall) Can be legally
prescribed by physician typically to treat ADHD. Increase alertness and sense of well-being, but can lead
, to increased anxiety, malnutrition, paranoia, and even death. People with high blood pressure, heart
issues, diabetes, thyroid or urination issues, should not take. Causes physical and psychological
dependence. Can harm developing fetus. Lowers white blood count - decreases resistance.
Ice - answer smokable methamphetamine. pure with few additives. colorless and odorless. less
expensive than crack. highly addictive. adverse impact occurs more quickly than with other
amphetamines. high can last up to 30 hours.
Cocaine (White, Crystalline Powder) - answer Most Powerful Naturally occurring CNS stimulant. Short-
lived sense of euphoria. Physically and psychologically dependence causing. Can increase risk of
infectious diseases due to reduction of white blood cells with use. Can cause damage to heat and
neurological functioning even with short term use. Impairs judgement, decreases ability to concentrate,
and impairs motor coordination, as well as vision.
Crack Cocaine (Cocaine with baking soda and water) - answer Freebased, more potent than powder form
of drug. One of most highly addictive drugs known. Absorbed within seven seconds of being smoked.
Harms developing fetus.
Long-term adverse effects of crack cocaine - answer weight loss, dehydration, constipation, tooth decay,
urinary tract issues, chronic sore throat, lung congestion, hacking cough, lung damage and black
discharge.
Detoxification (Detox) - answer The purpose of this process is to help the client stabilize physically and
psychologically until the body becomes free of drugs or the effects of alcohol.
Signs of depressant withdrawal - answer tremor, hyperreflexia, agitation, HTN, tachycardia, insomnia,
nausea, vomiting, excessive perspiration, cognitive impairment (memory loss, difficulty concentrating),
seizures, weakness, anorexia, irritability, anxiety, restlessness, headache, muscle ache, depression,
tinnitus, paranoid delusions, hypersensitivity to light and sound.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) - answer The use of approved medications with medical
supervision. Goals of this treatment include reduction of substance use, reduction of criminal activity,
improvement of social behavior and improvement of psychological well being.
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Hallucinogens/Psychodelics - answer This class of drug alters mood, thought, and perception, cause CNS
depression and, at times, stimulation. No physical dependence, but can cause a psychological
dependence. In large quantities, can be fatal.
LSD and PCP - answer the only hallucinogens which are not naturally occurring.
Naturally occurring hallucinogens - answer Mushrooms, Peyote, Morning Glory Seeds, Nightshade, DMT,
Nutmeg and Mace
LSD - answer One of the most potent drugs and one of the few which can be absorbed directly through
the skin.
PCP (phencyclidine) - answer A dis-associative anesthetic, which causes stimulation, depression,
analgesia and hallucinations. Can cause death by overdose. Unpredictable length of effect. May illicit
drugs on the streets are actually this.
Designer drugs - answer Includes MDMA (Ecstasy, Molly) and Synthetic Marijuana (K2, Spice), these are
synthetic products chemically manufactured to be similar to other drugs. Can be highly dangerous and
unpredictable. Alters activity of neurotransmitters. Can interfere with body's ability to regular
temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure.
Caffiene - answer Most widely used central nervous system stimulant. Produces tolerance as well as
withdrawal symptoms.
Nicotine - answer A powerful Central Nervous System stimulant. Highly addictive - more so than cocaine
and heroin. 60 mg can be fatal.
Amphetamines - answer Strong CNS stimulant. (ex. Bath Salts, Ice, Meth, Adderall) Can be legally
prescribed by physician typically to treat ADHD. Increase alertness and sense of well-being, but can lead
, to increased anxiety, malnutrition, paranoia, and even death. People with high blood pressure, heart
issues, diabetes, thyroid or urination issues, should not take. Causes physical and psychological
dependence. Can harm developing fetus. Lowers white blood count - decreases resistance.
Ice - answer smokable methamphetamine. pure with few additives. colorless and odorless. less
expensive than crack. highly addictive. adverse impact occurs more quickly than with other
amphetamines. high can last up to 30 hours.
Cocaine (White, Crystalline Powder) - answer Most Powerful Naturally occurring CNS stimulant. Short-
lived sense of euphoria. Physically and psychologically dependence causing. Can increase risk of
infectious diseases due to reduction of white blood cells with use. Can cause damage to heat and
neurological functioning even with short term use. Impairs judgement, decreases ability to concentrate,
and impairs motor coordination, as well as vision.
Crack Cocaine (Cocaine with baking soda and water) - answer Freebased, more potent than powder form
of drug. One of most highly addictive drugs known. Absorbed within seven seconds of being smoked.
Harms developing fetus.
Long-term adverse effects of crack cocaine - answer weight loss, dehydration, constipation, tooth decay,
urinary tract issues, chronic sore throat, lung congestion, hacking cough, lung damage and black
discharge.
Detoxification (Detox) - answer The purpose of this process is to help the client stabilize physically and
psychologically until the body becomes free of drugs or the effects of alcohol.
Signs of depressant withdrawal - answer tremor, hyperreflexia, agitation, HTN, tachycardia, insomnia,
nausea, vomiting, excessive perspiration, cognitive impairment (memory loss, difficulty concentrating),
seizures, weakness, anorexia, irritability, anxiety, restlessness, headache, muscle ache, depression,
tinnitus, paranoid delusions, hypersensitivity to light and sound.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) - answer The use of approved medications with medical
supervision. Goals of this treatment include reduction of substance use, reduction of criminal activity,
improvement of social behavior and improvement of psychological well being.
