LCAS EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
What are the stages of change? - (answer) precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action,
maintenance
What does the CAGE stand for? - (answer) C- cut down
A- annoyed
G- guilty
E- eye opener
What does THC stand for? - (answer) delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
What does LSD stand for? - (answer) lysergic acid diethylamide
What is hemp? - (answer) The word used to describe Cannabis sativa plants that are high in fiber
content and generally low in psychoactive components (marijuana is used to describe cannabis sativa
high in psychoactive components)
Morphine is how many times more powerful than opium? - (answer) 10 times
What is the scientific name for heroin and what is its strength compared to morphine? - (answer)
Diacetyl morphine - two to five times stronger than morphine
What year was AA founded, and who founded it? - (answer) Founded in 1934 by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob
Smith
Sedatives are generally used to _________________________ while hypnotics are mostly used to
__________________ - (answer) Calm anxiety; induce sleep
Name the five most common brand name benzodiazepines sedatives - (answer) Librium, Valium,
Xanax, Klonopin, and Halcion
,LCAS EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
What is GHB? - (answer) gamma hydroxybutyrate - a sedative originally developed as an anesthetic ->
began to be used as a sedative to induce euphoria, also used as a date rape drug
What is DXM? - (answer) dextromethorphan - found in many non-prescription cough and cold
medications, can induce psychedelic effects when used in large quantities (10 to 30x normal dose)
What are the brand names of hydrocodone? - (answer) Vicodin, Lortab, Norco, Anexsia, Hycodan, and
Tylox
What is the generic name of Oxycontin? - (answer) Oxycodone (time release version of Percodan)
Why is hydrocodone the most widely used and abuse prescription opiate? - (answer) Causes less
nausea but has the same pain-diminishing effect as well as addictive potential as codeine. *Because it is
often co-formulated with acetaminophen, the abuse of the combination for the psychic effects of the
opioid can cause liver damage
What is the definition of a psychoactive drug? - (answer) Any substance that directly alters the normal
functioning of the central nervous system (this can be expanded to include any behaviors [e.g. gambling]
that activate the brain's alcohol and drug addiction pathways)
What is the trade name for Zoloft? - (answer) Setraline
What is the chemical name for MDMA? - (answer) Methylenedioxymethamphetamine
What are the most common CNS stimulants? - (answer) Cocaine (freebase, crack), amphetamines
(Adderall, meth, crystal meth, speed), amphetamine congeners (Ritalin, diet pills), plant stimulants (khat,
betel nuts, ephedra, yohimbe), caffeine, and nicotine
What are the physical effects of stimulants, from small doses to frequent use of stronger stimulants
(cocaine, amphetamines), to large amounts? - (answer) Small/Moderate dose: excessive stimulation of
the central nervous system, creating insomnia, energized muscles, increased heart rate and blood
pressure, and decreased appetite
,LCAS EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Frequent use: over a period of a few days will deplete the body's energy chemicals and create
exhaustion, weight loss and malnutrition
Large amounts (or if extrasensitive): heart, blood vessel, and seizure problems can occur - increased risk
of stroke
What are the mental/emotional effects of stimulants, from small doses to prolonged use? - (answer)
Small/Moderate dose: increased confidence, excited, outgoing, talkativeness, eager to perform. Can also
cause a rush or ecstatic feeling
Larger doses: jitteriness, anxiety, anger, rapid speech, and aggressiveness
Prolonged use: extreme anxiety, paranoia, anhedonia, and mental confusion - overuse of strong
stimulants can even mimic psychosis
List the four main categories of downers or CNS depressants - (answer) -Opiates and opioids
-Sedative-hypnotics
-Alcohol
-Others
List the types of opiates and opioids - (answer) Opium
Morphine
Codeine
Heroin
Oxycodone (Oxycontin)
Hydrocodone (Vicodin)
Methadone
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
Meperidine (Demerol)
Propoxyphene (Darvon)
, LCAS EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Buprenorphine (Subutex and Suboxone)
List types of sedative-hypnotics - (answer) -Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, Rohypnol)
-Z-hypnotics (Ambien)
-Barbiturates (Butalbital)
-Meprobamate (Miltown)
-Alcohol
-Others (antihistamines, skeletal muscle relaxants, look-alike sedatives, and bromides)
What are the physical effects (small doses, excessive use, larger doses and in combination, high dose and
prolonged use) of downers/CNS depressants? - (answer) Small doses: slows heart rate and respiration,
relaxes muscles, decreases coordination, induces sleep, dulls the senses, diminishes pain *opiates and
opioids can also cause constipation, nausea, and pinpoint pupils
Excessive drinking or sedative-hypnotic use can: slur speech, cause digestive problems
Large doses of alcohol or sedative-hypnotic use or in combination with other depressants can: cause
dangerous respiratory depression and coma
High dose or prolonged use of any depressant can: cause sexual dysfunction and tissue dependence
What are the mental/emotional effects of downers or CNS depressants? - (answer) Small doses: can act
like stimulants because they lower inhibitions
Larger doses: relaxing and dulling the mind, diminishing anxiety, controlling neuroses *certain downers
can induce euphoria or a sense of well-being
Long-term use of any depressant: can cause psychological and physical dependence
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
What are the stages of change? - (answer) precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action,
maintenance
What does the CAGE stand for? - (answer) C- cut down
A- annoyed
G- guilty
E- eye opener
What does THC stand for? - (answer) delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
What does LSD stand for? - (answer) lysergic acid diethylamide
What is hemp? - (answer) The word used to describe Cannabis sativa plants that are high in fiber
content and generally low in psychoactive components (marijuana is used to describe cannabis sativa
high in psychoactive components)
Morphine is how many times more powerful than opium? - (answer) 10 times
What is the scientific name for heroin and what is its strength compared to morphine? - (answer)
Diacetyl morphine - two to five times stronger than morphine
What year was AA founded, and who founded it? - (answer) Founded in 1934 by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob
Smith
Sedatives are generally used to _________________________ while hypnotics are mostly used to
__________________ - (answer) Calm anxiety; induce sleep
Name the five most common brand name benzodiazepines sedatives - (answer) Librium, Valium,
Xanax, Klonopin, and Halcion
,LCAS EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
What is GHB? - (answer) gamma hydroxybutyrate - a sedative originally developed as an anesthetic ->
began to be used as a sedative to induce euphoria, also used as a date rape drug
What is DXM? - (answer) dextromethorphan - found in many non-prescription cough and cold
medications, can induce psychedelic effects when used in large quantities (10 to 30x normal dose)
What are the brand names of hydrocodone? - (answer) Vicodin, Lortab, Norco, Anexsia, Hycodan, and
Tylox
What is the generic name of Oxycontin? - (answer) Oxycodone (time release version of Percodan)
Why is hydrocodone the most widely used and abuse prescription opiate? - (answer) Causes less
nausea but has the same pain-diminishing effect as well as addictive potential as codeine. *Because it is
often co-formulated with acetaminophen, the abuse of the combination for the psychic effects of the
opioid can cause liver damage
What is the definition of a psychoactive drug? - (answer) Any substance that directly alters the normal
functioning of the central nervous system (this can be expanded to include any behaviors [e.g. gambling]
that activate the brain's alcohol and drug addiction pathways)
What is the trade name for Zoloft? - (answer) Setraline
What is the chemical name for MDMA? - (answer) Methylenedioxymethamphetamine
What are the most common CNS stimulants? - (answer) Cocaine (freebase, crack), amphetamines
(Adderall, meth, crystal meth, speed), amphetamine congeners (Ritalin, diet pills), plant stimulants (khat,
betel nuts, ephedra, yohimbe), caffeine, and nicotine
What are the physical effects of stimulants, from small doses to frequent use of stronger stimulants
(cocaine, amphetamines), to large amounts? - (answer) Small/Moderate dose: excessive stimulation of
the central nervous system, creating insomnia, energized muscles, increased heart rate and blood
pressure, and decreased appetite
,LCAS EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Frequent use: over a period of a few days will deplete the body's energy chemicals and create
exhaustion, weight loss and malnutrition
Large amounts (or if extrasensitive): heart, blood vessel, and seizure problems can occur - increased risk
of stroke
What are the mental/emotional effects of stimulants, from small doses to prolonged use? - (answer)
Small/Moderate dose: increased confidence, excited, outgoing, talkativeness, eager to perform. Can also
cause a rush or ecstatic feeling
Larger doses: jitteriness, anxiety, anger, rapid speech, and aggressiveness
Prolonged use: extreme anxiety, paranoia, anhedonia, and mental confusion - overuse of strong
stimulants can even mimic psychosis
List the four main categories of downers or CNS depressants - (answer) -Opiates and opioids
-Sedative-hypnotics
-Alcohol
-Others
List the types of opiates and opioids - (answer) Opium
Morphine
Codeine
Heroin
Oxycodone (Oxycontin)
Hydrocodone (Vicodin)
Methadone
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
Meperidine (Demerol)
Propoxyphene (Darvon)
, LCAS EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Buprenorphine (Subutex and Suboxone)
List types of sedative-hypnotics - (answer) -Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, Rohypnol)
-Z-hypnotics (Ambien)
-Barbiturates (Butalbital)
-Meprobamate (Miltown)
-Alcohol
-Others (antihistamines, skeletal muscle relaxants, look-alike sedatives, and bromides)
What are the physical effects (small doses, excessive use, larger doses and in combination, high dose and
prolonged use) of downers/CNS depressants? - (answer) Small doses: slows heart rate and respiration,
relaxes muscles, decreases coordination, induces sleep, dulls the senses, diminishes pain *opiates and
opioids can also cause constipation, nausea, and pinpoint pupils
Excessive drinking or sedative-hypnotic use can: slur speech, cause digestive problems
Large doses of alcohol or sedative-hypnotic use or in combination with other depressants can: cause
dangerous respiratory depression and coma
High dose or prolonged use of any depressant can: cause sexual dysfunction and tissue dependence
What are the mental/emotional effects of downers or CNS depressants? - (answer) Small doses: can act
like stimulants because they lower inhibitions
Larger doses: relaxing and dulling the mind, diminishing anxiety, controlling neuroses *certain downers
can induce euphoria or a sense of well-being
Long-term use of any depressant: can cause psychological and physical dependence
