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Drugs and its types - class-XI

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Which of the following drugs are often abused?
a. Barbiturates             b. Amphetamines
c. Benzodiazepines     d. LSD

  1. a, b, and c

  2. b, c and d

  3. a, c and d

  4. a, b, c and d


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

  • Barbiturates are sedative-hypnotic drugs that were once commonly used as sedatives or anti-anxiety medications. Some people abuse barbiturates because they desire the pleasant psychoactive effects of these drugs, which are similar to those of alcohol. These effects include making the user feel happy, more relaxed, talkative and less inhibited.
  • Amphetamines are the CNS stimulants prescribed for the treatment of narcolepsy, hyperactivity, asthma. Amphetamines are often abused for their ability to suppress appetite. Its misuse may have a devastating and long-lasting possibly permanent impact on the person abusing them.
  • Benzodiazepines are a class of sedative drugs administered for the relief of symptoms associated with anxiety, panic disorders, seizures, muscle spasms and alcohol withdrawal. They depress CNS resulting in sedation and feeling of relaxation.
  • Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) belongs to a group of drugs known as hallucinogens. A person does not experience physical withdrawal symptoms when they stop using LSD.
So, the correct answer is 'a, b, c and d'.

Nerve depressants

  1. Increase the nerve impulses.

  2. Are only sedatives and they decrease BP.

  3. Are sedatives and lower the blood pressure.

  4. Are both sedatives and tranquilizers.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nerve depressants or CNS depressants are the substances that slow the brain activity. This includes sedatives and tranquilizers. This makes them useful for treating anxiety and sleep disorders.
Thus, the correct answer is option (D), 'Are sedatives and tranquillisers both'.

Caffeine present in the coffee is a/an

  1. Sedative

  2. Antidepressant

  3. Stimulant

  4. Psychadelic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant of the methylxanthine class of psychoactive drugs. It is a bitter, white crystalline purine, a methylxanthine alkaloid, and thus closely related chemically to the adenine and guanine contained in DNA and RNA.
So, the correct answer is option C.

The depression of nervous activity is caused by which of the following drug?

  1. LSD

  2. Narcotic

  3. Stimulant

  4. Sedative


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

LSD or lysergic acid diethylamide is mood-changing chemical.
A sedative or tranquillizer is a substance, that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement of nervous activity.
Narcotics are any of a class of substances that blunt senses.
Stimulant is psychoactive drugs, that induce temporary improvements.
So, the correct answer is option D.

The drug morphine is extracted from ____________ plant

  1. Cocoa

  2. Belladonna

  3. Opium Poppy

  4. Tannin


Correct Option: C

Which of the following are psychotropic drugs?

  1. Hallucinogenic

  2. Stimulants and tranquilizers

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Psychotropic drug is any chemical substance, that changes brain function and results in alterations in perceptions, mood or consciousness. Commonly used psychotropic drugs are anxiolytics, euphoriants, stimulants, depressants like sedatives, hypnotics and narcotics and hallucinogens.
So, the correct answer is option C.

Sedatives and tranquillisers are also called

  1. Stimulants

  2. Depressants

  3. Hallucinogens

  4. Pain killers


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Sedatives and tranquilizes are depressants of CNS (Central nervous system).They reduce excitement and pain. They slow activity of brain and lower the functional or physiological activity that leads to drowsiness or sleep. They have a calming effect and are used to treat anxiety and tension. They are sold under medical prescription only.
So, the correct answer is 'Depressants'.

THC is an ingredient associated with

  1. Papaver

  2. Cannabis

  3. Erythroxylon

  4. Threobroma


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

THC is the abbreviated form of tetrahydrocannabinol. It is one of the compounds found in the resins which are secreted by the glands of Cannabis plant. It is considered as the mind-altering ingredient. The drug shows many physiological effects on the individual's memory, concentration, co-ordination, thinking, perception, movements, etc. The drug is considered to be a hallucinogen and recreates environment in the individual's mind which is not existing in reality.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B. 

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. Heroin accelerates body functions.

  2. Malignant tumours never exhibit metastasis.

  3. Patients who have undergone surgery are given cannabinoids to relieve pain.

  4. Benign tumours show the property of metastasis.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Heroin is an opiate, which produces a quick, intense feeling of pleasure followed by a sense of well-being and calm.
Metastasis is the property of malignant tumors (and not benign tumors) to spread from one place to another in the body.
Cannabinoids (THC) appears to ease moderate pain (analgesic) and to be neuroprotective and hence is given after surgeries.

The drug belladonna is obtained from

  1. Atropa

  2. Opium

  3. Rauwolfia

  4. Solanum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atropa bellandona produces the drug belladona. It is an alkaloid which is atropine and hyoscyamine. The leaves and root contain the alkaloid. It is used to cure and relieve pain.

Opium is obtained from the latex of unripe fruits of

  1. Cannabis sativa

  2. Papaver somniferum

  3. Erythroxylon coca

  4. Camellia sinensis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Opium is the dried latex obtained from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum). Opium latex contains approximately 12% of the analgesic alkaloid morphine, which is processed chemically to produce heroin and other synthetic opioids for medicinal use and for the illegal drug trade. The latex also contains the closely related opiates codeine and thebaine and non-analgesic alkaloids, such as papaverine and noscapine. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Which one of the following is a sedative drug?

  1. Amphetamines

  2. LSD

  3. Barbiturates

  4. Bhang


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Amphetamines is a potent central nervous system stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy, and obesity.
LSD is the most powerful hallucinogenic (mind-altering) drug. It is 100 times more potent than hallucinogenic mushrooms. 
Bhang is a hallucinogen. It is a preparation of Cannabis, traditionally used in food and drink in the Indian subcontinent
Barbiturates are any of a class of sedative and sleep-inducing drugs derived from barbituric acid. These are drugs that act as central nervous system depressants.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

Ibuprofen is a/an

  1. Opiate

  2. Steroid

  3. Analgesic

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, which works by reducing the hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Ibuprofen is so used to reduce fever and treat pain  (analgesic) and inflammation caused by many conditions like toothache, headache, back pain, arthritis etc.
Thus, the correct answer is option C

Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding the particular psychotropic drug specified?

  1. Opium stimulates nervous system and causes hallucinations

  2. Morphine leads to delusions and disrubed emotions

  3. Barbiturates cause relaxation and temporary euphoria

  4. Hashish causes after thought perceptions and hallucinations


Correct Option: C

Barbiturates are

  1. Antidepressants

  2. Sedatives

  3. Narcotics

  4. Antibiotics


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Barbiturates are drugs which inhibit the activity of the central nervous system. They depress the activity and have an analgesic effect. These produce mild sedation to total anaesthesia. They are also effective as anxiolytics, hypnotics and anticonvulsants.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Which one of the following depresses brain activity and produces feelings of calmness, relaxation and drowsiness?

  1. Valium

  2. Morphine

  3. Hashish

  4. Amphetamines


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Valium is a benzodiazepine (sedative) that gives a feeling of relaxation, calmness or drowsiness in the body. It is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal etc.

Morphine is the main opium alkaloid that depresses respiratory centre and contributes to the fall in blood pressure.  
Hashish is a hallucinogen.
Amphetamines are synthetic drugs and are stimulant in nature. Hence option A is correct.

The drug which does not have sedative effect but along with alcohol produces marked drowsiness is

  1. Barbiturate

  2. Valium

  3. Antihistamine

  4. Marijuana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Antihistamines are medicines often used to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as hay fever, hives, conjunctivitis and reactions to insect bites or stings.
They're also used to prevent motion sickness and as a short-term treatment for sleeping difficulties (insomnia). It's best to avoid alcohol while taking an antihistamine, particularly if taking an older type of antihistamine, as this can increase the chances of it making you feel sleepy.
So the correct answer is 'Antihistamine'.

Which one of the following is a correct match?

  1. Bhang- Analgesic

  2. Cocaine- Opiate narcotics

  3. Morphine- Hallucinogen

  4. Barbiturate- Tranquilizer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Bhang is also known as marijuana and by numerous other names, is a preparation of the Cannabis plant intended for use as a psychoactive drug.
Cocaine, also known as benzoylmethylecgonine or coke, is a strong stimulant mostly used as a recreational drug. 
Morphine is an opioid pain medication. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain.
Barbiturates are drugs that act as central nervous system depressants or tranquilizers, and can produce a wide spectrum of effects, from mild sedation to total anesthesia.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Benzodiazepines are

  1. Antipsychotic

  2. Antidepressant

  3. Antianxiety

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Benzodiazepines are drugs used to treat anxiety. They are psychoactive drugs. They are also used to treat conditions like insomnia or lack of sleep. They have sedative and hypnotic effects. They are mild tranquilizers and are prescribed by doctor to get relief from stress and anxiety. They are components of sleeping pills because they have sleep inducing effects. Hence, benzodiazepines are antianxiety drugs.
So, the correct answer is 'Antianxiety'.

Psychotropic drugs

  1. Are mood altering drugs

  2. Treat mental illness

  3. Increase physical activity

  4. Decrease physical activity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Psychotropic drugs cause psychosis in which thoughts and emotions of a person are affected to such an extent that contact is lost with reality. The people interpret the things around them in a different way. These drugs act on brain and are also called as mood altering drugs. Repeated use of these drugs leads to addiction. These drugs include antianxiety and antipsychotic drugs.
So, the correct answer is 'Are mood altering drugs'.

The drug that functions as depressants of CNS is

  1. Amphetamine

  2. Caffeine

  3. Opium

  4. Cocaine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Opium is dried latex of unripen capsular fruits of Papaver somniferum (commonly known as poppy plant). Many opiates or opioids are derived from opium. Opiates have analgesic, narcotic and sedative effects. They are depressants of CNS (Central nervous system). They slow down respiratory activities, constrict pupil of eye, impair digestion, produce nausea and vomiting and cause sterility.
So, the correct answer is 'Opium'.

Reserpine an alkaloid or drug extracted from roots of the following plant which cures the mental disorders and reduces or check the blood pressure or A hypertension drug is derived from

  1. Rauwolfia serpentina

  2. Ferula asafoetida

  3. Atropa belladona

  4. Digitalis perpurea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rauwolfia serpentina or Reserpine (Family  - Apocyanaceae) has several alkoloids - reserpine, reserpinine, serpentine, sarpajmaline etc.

Psychotic drugs include

  1. Sedatives, tranquilizers and stimulants

  2. Narcotics and hallucinogens

  3. Vodka

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Psychotic drugs cause psychosis in which  thoughts and emotions of a person are affected to such an extent that contact is lost with reality. The people interpret the things around them in a different way. These drugs act on brain and are also called as mood altering drugs. Such drugs include sedatives, tranquilizers and stimulants.
Sedatives are CNS (Central nervous system) depressants and reduce pain and excitement. Tranquilizers also act on CNS and have a calming effect and reduce anxiety. Stimulants are the drugs that stimulate nervous system and cause excitement. 
So, the correct answer is 'Sedatives, tranquilizers and stimulants'.

The tranquillizers differ from the sedatives that they

  1. Make a person more wakeful

  2. Produce calmness

  3. Produce calmness without inducing sleep

  4. Produce deep sleep


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Opium, morphine, heroin, etc., are opiate narcotics, which suppress brain functions relieve pain, whereas sedatives and tranquillizers depress brain activity and produce feelings of calmness, e.g., barbiturates (sleeping pills), benzodiazepines (tranquillizers). So, the correct answer is option C.

Sedatives differ from tranquilisers in

  1. Sedatives induce sleep while tranquilisers do not do so

  2. Sedatives depress brain activity while tranquilizers activate brain functioning

  3. Sedatives are strong tranquilizers

  4. Sedatives cause addiction while tranquilisers do not produce such an effect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Both sedatives and tranquilizers act on CNS (Central nervous system). They are depressants of CNS. Sedatives are hypnotics as they have sleep producing effect. They lower functional or physiological activity that leads to drowsiness or sleep. Tranquilizers reduce anxiety and have a calming effect but they do not induce sleep or drowsiness.
So, the correct answer is 'Sedatives induce sleep while tranquilisers do not do so'.

Study the following statements with reference to drugs and choose the incorrect ones.
(i) Barbiturates cause the sleeplessness.

(ii)

Opiods are obtained from the leaves of Erythroxylum coca.

(iii) Morphine is a very effective sedative and pain killer.
(iv) Cocaine is obtained from hemp plant.

  1. i, ii, iii

  2. ii, iii, iv

  3. i, iii, iv

  4. i, ii, iv


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
(i) Barbiturates are sedative hypnotics that have sleep inducing effect.
(ii) Opiates are obtained from opium, the dried latex of unripen capsular fruits of poppy plant Papaver somniferum.
(iii) Morphine is a strong sedative and analgesic (pain killer) and therefore given to the patients who have undergone surgery.
(Iv) Cocaine is natural stimulant obtained from Erythroxylon coca.
Hence, only statement (iii) is correct.
So, the correct answer is 'i, ii, iv'.

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. Lysergic acid diethylamide is a depressent

  2. Heroin is diacetyl morphine

  3. Hashish has hallucigenic property

  4. Cocaine is opioid drug


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
A. LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide) are powerful hallucinogens obtained from the sclerotia of ergot fungus, Claviceps purpurea, present on rye plant.
B. Diacetyl morphine is another name of Heroin. It is a semisynthetic opiate and depressant of CNS.
C. Hashish is obtained from Cannabis and has strong sedative effects.
D. Cocaine is a natural stimulant which delays fatigue. It has serious impacts on heart i.e. cardiovascular system. It can increase heart beat and blood pressure. 
Hence, statement B is correct.
So, the correct answer is 'Heroin is diacetyl morphine'.

Hypotensive tranquilliser drug reserpine is obtained from roots of

  1. Ferula asafoetida

  2. Rauwilfia serpentina

  3. Papver somniferum

  4. Curcuma longa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Reserpine is an alkaloid extracted from the roots of the plant,  𝘙𝘢𝘶𝘸𝘰𝘭𝘧𝘪𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢 and it has been used as an antihypertensive medication i.e., to reduce high blood pressure. It produces a fall in B.P known as hypotension. Apart from being an antihypertensive drug, Reserpine is also an antipsychotic/traquilizer used in reducing anxiety and tension producng a calming/soothing effect.
So, the correct answer is ' 𝘙𝘢𝘶𝘸𝘰𝘭𝘧𝘪𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢'.

Which one of the following depresses brain activity and produces feelings of calmness,relaxation and drowsiness -

  1. Morphine

  2. Valium

  3. Hashish

  4. Amphetamines


Correct Option: B

Which one is correctly matched?

  1. Cocaine - Opiate narcotic

  2. Bhang - Analgesic

  3. Reserpine - Tranquilliser

  4. Morphine - Hallucinogen


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
A. Cocaine is a natural stimulant. It stimulates nervous system and delays fatigue. 
B. Bhang is a hallucinogen obtained from fresh and dried leaves and flowering shoots of male and female plants of Cannabis sativa.
C. Reserpine is a tranquiliser. It has sleep inducing properties. 
D. Morphine is a natural opiate derived from opium, the dried latex of poppy plant Papaver somniferum. 
Hence, option C is correct.
So, the correct answer is 'Reserpine- Tranquiliser'.

Which is a sedative drug that gives feeling of calmness, relaxation and drowsiness?

  1. Heroin

  2. Cocaine

  3. Barbiturate

  4. Opium


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Barbiturates are sedative hypnotics i.e. they have sleep inducing effects. They are depressants of central nervous system and give a feeling of calmness and relaxation. They slow down physiological and functional activity of body and produce sleep or drowsiness. They also reduce anxiety. If barbiturates are taken in excess amount, they can cause permanent damage to brain, headache or even coma.
So, the correct answer is 'Barbiturate'.

Which drug would be useful in controlling a rogue elephant?

  1. Phencyclidine

  2. Cocaine

  3. Morphine

  4. Amphetamine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Phencyclidine is also known as angel dust. It is a drug that has mind altering effects. It can cause hallucinations, distorted sight and perceptions of sound. It is also used as veterinary anaesthetic drug. So, it can be used for controlling a rogue elephant because it acts as a tranquilizer and has sedative-hypnotic effects. So, it has a calming and sleep producing effect.
So, the correct answer is 'Phencyclidine'.

Tranquilliser is drug used for

  1. Inducing sleep

  2. Relieving pain

  3. Giving soothing effect

  4. Giving stimulating effect


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Tranquilizers are drugs that reduce anxiety, fear, agitation etc hence producing a calming or soothing effect in a person. These drugs are used in the treatment of psychological disturbances related to anxiety, tension and fear.
So, the correct answer is, 'Giving soothing effect'.

Steroids are the anti-inflammatory drugs used in the treatment of

  1. Rheumatic fever

  2. Acute glomerulonephritis

  3. Rheumatoid arthritis

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease, that can occur after an infection of the throat with bacterium, Streptococcus pyogenes or group A streptococcus.  Various corticosteroid, such as prednisone may be given for treatment.
Acute glomerulo-nephritis is inflammation of the glomeruli. Corticosteroids and immune-suppressing drugs are taken to control inflammation.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that typically affects the small joints in the hands and feet. NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are given to relieve pain and inflammation and also, corticosteroid, such as prednisone.
Thus, the correct answer is option D

A drug used for patient A is obtained from the organism B. Identify A and B in the above statement and select the correct answer.

  1. A - Swine flu, B - Monascus purpureus

  2. A - AIDS, B - Pseudomonas denitrificans

  3. A - Heart, B - Penicilliumcchtysogenum

  4. A - Organ transplant, B - Trichoderma polysporum


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cyclosporin A is acyclic oligopeptide obtained through fermentative activity of fungus Trichoderma polysporum. It has anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. It inhibits activation of T-cells and therefore, prevents rejection reactions in organ transplantation. 

A young drug addict used to show symptoms of depressed brain activity feeling of calmness, relaxation and drowsiness. Possibly he was taking

  1. Amphetamine

  2. Marijuana

  3. Pethidine

  4. Valium


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Valium (diazepam) is a member of benzodiazepine drugs which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It is used to relieve anxiety and nervousness. After taking a valium, a person feels calmness, relaxation, and drowsiness. It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). Hence, the correct answer is option D.

A useful drug that damages gastric mucosa, if taken along with alcohol is

  1. Antihistamine

  2. Morphine

  3. Aspirin

  4. Valium


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aspirin is the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is used to reduce fever and pain. Aspirin, a longtime antidote for the side effects of drinking, may actually enhance alcohol's effect. Aspirin significantly lowered the body's ability to break down alcohol in the stomach. Aspirin interferes with the action of an enzyme in the stomach lining called alcohol dehydrogenase and erodes the mucosal lining of the stomach, which breaks down a portion of each drink consumed before it enters the bloodstream. Aspirin probably has no effect on alcohol once it has been absorbed and is circulating.


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