Substance Abuse: Hallucinogens - The Psychoactive Drugs

Study Questions

Read each statement and choose the answer which best completes the statement.

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1. Psychedelics tend to distort the user's perception of objective______________.

A. illusions
B. hallucinogens
C. motion
D. reality

2. A psychological hazard (of the psychoactives) is the _____________ reaction.

A. flashback
B. biological
C. stress
D. euphoria
E. mood

3. Using LSD today involves consuming powder pellets called:

A. windowpanes
B. blotter
C. units
D. cubes
E. microdots

4. Physical effects of LSD include dilated pupils, hyperthermia, and:

A. bradycardia
B. hypotension
C. drowsiness
D. tremors

5. ______________ is the major psychoactive ingredient of the peyote cactus.

A. LSD
B. Psilocybin
C. Mescaline
D. PCP
E. MDA

6. MDMA, methylenedioxyamphetamine is commonly known as:

A. LSD
B. ecstasy
C. Angel dust
D. mace
E. mushrooms

7. Phencyclidine was developed in 1959 as an anesthetic, later used as a:

A. horse tranquilizer
B. local anesthesia
C. anti-anxiety drug

8. Patients on PCP often became agitated, delusional, and:

A. uncooperative
B. calm
C. drowsy
D. jaundice
E. irrational

9. The victim of PCP overdose may experience muscle incoordination, vomiting, skin flushing, noticeable perspiration and:

A. jaundice
B. psychotic episodes
C. anti-social behavior

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