Drugs and its types - class-XI
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Created by: Mohini Tyagi | |
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Which of the following drugs are often abused?
a. Barbiturates b. Amphetamines
c. Benzodiazepines d. LSD
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a, b, and c
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b, c and d
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a, c and d
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a, b, c and d
- 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.
Nerve depressants
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Increase the nerve impulses.
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Are only sedatives and they decrease BP.
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Are sedatives and lower the blood pressure.
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Are both sedatives and tranquilizers.
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
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Sedative
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Antidepressant
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Stimulant
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Psychadelic
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?
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LSD
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Narcotic
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Stimulant
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Sedative
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
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Cocoa
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Belladonna
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Opium Poppy
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Tannin
Which of the following are psychotropic drugs?
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Hallucinogenic
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Stimulants and tranquilizers
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Both A and B
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None of the above
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
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Stimulants
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Depressants
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Hallucinogens
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Pain killers
THC is an ingredient associated with
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Papaver
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Cannabis
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Erythroxylon
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Threobroma
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.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
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Heroin accelerates body functions.
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Malignant tumours never exhibit metastasis.
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Patients who have undergone surgery are given cannabinoids to relieve pain.
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Benign tumours show the property of metastasis.
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
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Atropa
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Opium
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Rauwolfia
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Solanum
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
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Cannabis sativa
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Papaver somniferum
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Erythroxylon coca
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Camellia sinensis
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?
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Amphetamines
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LSD
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Barbiturates
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Bhang
Ibuprofen is a/an
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Opiate
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Steroid
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Analgesic
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None of the above
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?
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Opium stimulates nervous system and causes hallucinations
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Morphine leads to delusions and disrubed emotions
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Barbiturates cause relaxation and temporary euphoria
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Hashish causes after thought perceptions and hallucinations
Barbiturates are
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Antidepressants
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Sedatives
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Narcotics
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Antibiotics
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?
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Valium
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Morphine
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Hashish
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Amphetamines
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.
The drug which does not have sedative effect but along with alcohol produces marked drowsiness is
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Barbiturate
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Valium
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Antihistamine
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Marijuana
Which one of the following is a correct match?
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Bhang- Analgesic
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Cocaine- Opiate narcotics
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Morphine- Hallucinogen
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Barbiturate- Tranquilizer
Benzodiazepines are
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Antipsychotic
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Antidepressant
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Antianxiety
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Both A and B
Psychotropic drugs
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Are mood altering drugs
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Treat mental illness
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Increase physical activity
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Decrease physical activity
The drug that functions as depressants of CNS is
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Amphetamine
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Caffeine
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Opium
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Cocaine
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
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Rauwolfia serpentina
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Ferula asafoetida
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Atropa belladona
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Digitalis perpurea
Rauwolfia serpentina or Reserpine (Family - Apocyanaceae) has several alkoloids - reserpine, reserpinine, serpentine, sarpajmaline etc.
Psychotic drugs include
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Sedatives, tranquilizers and stimulants
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Narcotics and hallucinogens
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Vodka
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Both A and B
The tranquillizers differ from the sedatives that they
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Make a person more wakeful
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Produce calmness
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Produce calmness without inducing sleep
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Produce deep sleep
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
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Sedatives induce sleep while tranquilisers do not do so
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Sedatives depress brain activity while tranquilizers activate brain functioning
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Sedatives are strong tranquilizers
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Sedatives cause addiction while tranquilisers do not produce such an effect
Study the following statements with reference to drugs and choose the incorrect ones.
(i) Barbiturates cause the sleeplessness.
Opiods
are obtained from the leaves of Erythroxylum coca.
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i, ii, iii
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ii, iii, iv
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i, iii, iv
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i, ii, iv
Which one of the following statements is correct?
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Lysergic acid diethylamide is a depressent
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Heroin is diacetyl morphine
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Hashish has hallucigenic property
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Cocaine is opioid drug
Hypotensive tranquilliser drug reserpine is obtained from roots of
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Ferula asafoetida
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Rauwilfia serpentina
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Papver somniferum
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Curcuma longa
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 -
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Morphine
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Valium
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Hashish
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Amphetamines
Which one is correctly matched?
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Cocaine - Opiate narcotic
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Bhang - Analgesic
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Reserpine - Tranquilliser
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Morphine - Hallucinogen
Which is a sedative drug that gives feeling of calmness, relaxation and drowsiness?
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Heroin
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Cocaine
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Barbiturate
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Opium
Which drug would be useful in controlling a rogue elephant?
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Phencyclidine
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Cocaine
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Morphine
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Amphetamine
Tranquilliser is drug used for
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Inducing sleep
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Relieving pain
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Giving soothing effect
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Giving stimulating effect
Steroids are the anti-inflammatory drugs used in the treatment of
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Rheumatic fever
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Acute glomerulonephritis
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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All of the above
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.
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A - Swine flu, B - Monascus purpureus
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A - AIDS, B - Pseudomonas denitrificans
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A - Heart, B - Penicilliumcchtysogenum
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A - Organ transplant, B - Trichoderma polysporum
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
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Amphetamine
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Marijuana
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Pethidine
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Valium
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
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Antihistamine
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Morphine
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Aspirin
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Valium
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.