NCAC II COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+

NCAC II COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+



◉ BZO, BAR, Sleep aids, Alcohol, and OPI. Answer: Sedative
hypnotics


◉ Releases catecholamines
Adrenal glands
Increase CNS activity Answer: Stimulants:


◉ AMP, COC, Nicotine, and Caffeine. Answer: Stimulant substances:


◉ (Epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine) Answer:
Catecholamines


◉ Acetylcholine (primary)
Dopamine, serotonin, and epinephrine Answer: Hallucinogens :


◉ D-lysergic acid diethyl amide (LSD)
Mushrooms

,MDMA
Ketamine
Spice Answer: Hallucinogens substances:


◉ Cannabinoid receptors Answer: Cannabis (THC and CBD)


◉ Suppress action of CNS Answer: Inhalants


◉ Activate androgen receptors
increase calcium Answer: Performance enhancing drugs


◉ SUD
Substance-induced Answer: DSM-5 Substance related disorders


◉ Alcohol
Caffeine
Cannabis
Hallucinogens
Inhalants
Opioids
Sedatives
Hypnotics/Anxiolytics

,Stimulants
Tobacco Answer: DSM-5 categories (10)


◉ Disorders of intoxication
Withdrawal
Substance-induced mental disorders Answer: DSM-5 Criteria
(Substance-induced disorders)


◉ •Amount:
intake increases


•Control:
Inability to stop


•Time:
excessive time obtaining


•Cravings:
urge to use.


•Obligations:
Failing to fulfill promises/duties.

, •Social:
relationship difficulties.


•Importance:
Prioritizing use.


•Risk:
Continuing to use despite consequences


•Harm:
(e.g., physical harm, psychological harm).


•Tolerance:
Requiring more


•Withdrawal:
Symptoms that occur after discontinued substance use Answer: DSM-5
Criteria (SUD)


◉ Stage 1 Abstinence