CSAMS EXAM- Drug Section questions
and answers
Controlled Substance Act of 1970 (CSA) - ANSWER>>Divided drug classifications
into 5 categories or schedules
Schedule 1 (High Potential for Abuse) - ANSWER>>substances, or chemicals with
no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse
What are schedule 1 drugs? - ANSWER>>Heroin, LSD, Weed, Ecstasy/MDMA,
Methaqualone, Peyote, Psilocybin (mushrooms), spice, and bathsalts
Schedule 2 (High Potential for Abuse) - ANSWER>>substances, or chemicals with
a high potential for abuse, with use potentially leading to severe psychological
or physical dependance. currently accepted for medical use
What are schedule 2 drugs? - ANSWER>>some examples of schedule 2 drugs
are: combination products with less than 15 mgs of hydrocodone per dosage
unit (VICODIN), Cocaine, Meth, Methadone, Hydromorphone (Dilaudid),
Meperidine (Demerol), Oxycodone (Oxycontin), Fentanyl, Dexedrine, Adderall,
Ritalin, Opium, Morphine, PCP
Schedule 3 - ANSWER>>substances, or chemicals with a moderate to low
potential for physical and psychological dependence. Schedule 3 drug abuse
potential is less than Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 drugs but more than Schedule
4. This is currently accepted for medical use
What are scheduled 3 drugs? - ANSWER>>Schedule 3 drugs are products
containing less than 90 milligrams of codeine per dosage unit (tylenol with
codeine), Ketamine, Anabolic steroids, testosterone and some barbituates
,Schedule 4 (low potential for abuse) - ANSWER>>substances, or chemicals are
defined as drugs with low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence.
currently accepted medical use
What are schedule 4 drugs? - ANSWER>>xanax soma, darvon, darvocet, valium,
ativan, talwin, ambien, tramadol, klonopin, and phenobarbital
Schedule 5 (low potential for abuse) - ANSWER>>substances with lower
potential for abuse than schedule 4, and consist of preparations containing
limited quantities of certain narcotics. these are generally used for
antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic purposes
What are schedule 5 drugs? - ANSWER>>Robitussin AC, Lomotil, Motofen,
Lyrica, and Paraceptolin
What is Indiana Code: IC 7.1-5-7 - ANSWER>>Minor consumption and
possession
What is Indiana Code: IC 9-30-5 - ANSWER>>Operating a Vehicle While
Intoxicated
What are Narcotics/Opioids? - ANSWER>>These are prescribed by doctors to
treat pain, suppress cough, cure diarrhea.
What are the effects of narcotics/opioids? - ANSWER>>Effects include tension,
general sense of well being, drowsiness, and inability to concentrate
What are opioid withdrawal symptoms? - ANSWER>>diarrhea, dilated pupils,
agitation, muscle aches, anxiety, rapid heart beat, high blood pressure,
nausea/vomiting, sweating/clammy/runny nose
What is a narcotic that helps an individual quit opiates? -
ANSWER>>Buprenorphine (suboxone)
, What is methadone? - ANSWER>>A narcotic that can be ingested or injected
what is methadone used for? - ANSWER>>used to reduce withdrawal symptoms
in people addicted to heroin or other narcotic drugs and it can be used as a pain
reliever. When methadone is used for opioid use disorder it reduces withdrawal
symptoms and drug cravings, but does not cause the "high" associated with
drug addiction. synthetic opiate that blocks effect of medications including
opiates- can eliminate withdrawal
What are benzodiazepines? - ANSWER>>these are depressants that produce
sedation and hypnosis, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and reduce seizures.
This is a type of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
What is the most common benzo? - ANSWER>>valium, xanax, halcion, ativan,
and klonopin
What are the symptoms of benzos? - ANSWER>>seizures (life threatening),
insomnia, and anxiety
What are stimulants? - ANSWER>>- drugs that excite your CNS, increase HR/BP,
alertness
- can cause people to feel jittery
- Ex: Caffeine, Amphetamines (adderall), Methamphetamines, MDMA
(molly/ecstasy), Cocaine, Nicotine
What are depressants? - ANSWER>>drugs that slow down the central nervous
system, reduce reaction time, impair mental functioning and judgement,
produce a sense of euphoria. withdrawal can be life-threatening.
and answers
Controlled Substance Act of 1970 (CSA) - ANSWER>>Divided drug classifications
into 5 categories or schedules
Schedule 1 (High Potential for Abuse) - ANSWER>>substances, or chemicals with
no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse
What are schedule 1 drugs? - ANSWER>>Heroin, LSD, Weed, Ecstasy/MDMA,
Methaqualone, Peyote, Psilocybin (mushrooms), spice, and bathsalts
Schedule 2 (High Potential for Abuse) - ANSWER>>substances, or chemicals with
a high potential for abuse, with use potentially leading to severe psychological
or physical dependance. currently accepted for medical use
What are schedule 2 drugs? - ANSWER>>some examples of schedule 2 drugs
are: combination products with less than 15 mgs of hydrocodone per dosage
unit (VICODIN), Cocaine, Meth, Methadone, Hydromorphone (Dilaudid),
Meperidine (Demerol), Oxycodone (Oxycontin), Fentanyl, Dexedrine, Adderall,
Ritalin, Opium, Morphine, PCP
Schedule 3 - ANSWER>>substances, or chemicals with a moderate to low
potential for physical and psychological dependence. Schedule 3 drug abuse
potential is less than Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 drugs but more than Schedule
4. This is currently accepted for medical use
What are scheduled 3 drugs? - ANSWER>>Schedule 3 drugs are products
containing less than 90 milligrams of codeine per dosage unit (tylenol with
codeine), Ketamine, Anabolic steroids, testosterone and some barbituates
,Schedule 4 (low potential for abuse) - ANSWER>>substances, or chemicals are
defined as drugs with low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence.
currently accepted medical use
What are schedule 4 drugs? - ANSWER>>xanax soma, darvon, darvocet, valium,
ativan, talwin, ambien, tramadol, klonopin, and phenobarbital
Schedule 5 (low potential for abuse) - ANSWER>>substances with lower
potential for abuse than schedule 4, and consist of preparations containing
limited quantities of certain narcotics. these are generally used for
antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic purposes
What are schedule 5 drugs? - ANSWER>>Robitussin AC, Lomotil, Motofen,
Lyrica, and Paraceptolin
What is Indiana Code: IC 7.1-5-7 - ANSWER>>Minor consumption and
possession
What is Indiana Code: IC 9-30-5 - ANSWER>>Operating a Vehicle While
Intoxicated
What are Narcotics/Opioids? - ANSWER>>These are prescribed by doctors to
treat pain, suppress cough, cure diarrhea.
What are the effects of narcotics/opioids? - ANSWER>>Effects include tension,
general sense of well being, drowsiness, and inability to concentrate
What are opioid withdrawal symptoms? - ANSWER>>diarrhea, dilated pupils,
agitation, muscle aches, anxiety, rapid heart beat, high blood pressure,
nausea/vomiting, sweating/clammy/runny nose
What is a narcotic that helps an individual quit opiates? -
ANSWER>>Buprenorphine (suboxone)
, What is methadone? - ANSWER>>A narcotic that can be ingested or injected
what is methadone used for? - ANSWER>>used to reduce withdrawal symptoms
in people addicted to heroin or other narcotic drugs and it can be used as a pain
reliever. When methadone is used for opioid use disorder it reduces withdrawal
symptoms and drug cravings, but does not cause the "high" associated with
drug addiction. synthetic opiate that blocks effect of medications including
opiates- can eliminate withdrawal
What are benzodiazepines? - ANSWER>>these are depressants that produce
sedation and hypnosis, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and reduce seizures.
This is a type of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
What is the most common benzo? - ANSWER>>valium, xanax, halcion, ativan,
and klonopin
What are the symptoms of benzos? - ANSWER>>seizures (life threatening),
insomnia, and anxiety
What are stimulants? - ANSWER>>- drugs that excite your CNS, increase HR/BP,
alertness
- can cause people to feel jittery
- Ex: Caffeine, Amphetamines (adderall), Methamphetamines, MDMA
(molly/ecstasy), Cocaine, Nicotine
What are depressants? - ANSWER>>drugs that slow down the central nervous
system, reduce reaction time, impair mental functioning and judgement,
produce a sense of euphoria. withdrawal can be life-threatening.
