ASIS ASIS Certifications ASIS-CPP Questions & Answers

• Question 561:

  Which of the following identifies the depressant methaqualone?

  A. It was once mistakenly thought to be effective as an aphrodisiac.

  B. It is administered orally.

  C. It is a Schedule I drug in the Controlled Substances Act.

  D. It is chemically unrelated to the barbiturates.

  E. It is also known as Quaalude.

  F. All of the above.

  Correct Answer: F

• Question 562:

  Which of the following is not a correct statement regarding chloral hydrate?

  A. It is the oldest of the sleep-inducing drugs, also known as hypnotic drugs.

  B. It is a liquid marketed in the form of syrups and soft gelatin capsules.

  C. Its popularity decreased after the introduction of barbiturates.

  D. Its main abuse is by young adults.

  E. It has a bitter caustic taste and a slightly acrid odor.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 563:

  Which of the following withdrawal characteristics can result from the abrupt cessation or reduction of high-dose depressant usage?

  A. The withdrawal symptoms associated with depressants are more serious than those of any other drugs of abuse.

  B. Convulsions can be experienced that are indistinguishable from those occurring in grand mal epilepsy.

  C. Detoxification and treatment must be carried out under close medical supervision.

  D. Both A and C.

  E. All of the above.

  Correct Answer: E

• Question 564:

  Which of the following substances would be classified as a depressant under the Controlled Substance Act?

  A. Preludin

  B. Darvon

  C. Miltown

  D. Dilaudid

  E. Pethadol

  F. All of the above

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 565:

  Depressants of various types are included in Schedules II, III, and IV of the Controlled Substances Act. Which of the following does not apply to the use of depressants?

  A. Depressants have a high potential for abuse.

  B. Some drug abusers often resort to the use of depressants to soothe their nerves after the use of stimulants.

  C. The use of depressants compounded with alcohol can cause death.

  D. Moderate depressant poisoning closely resembles intoxication from alcohol.

  E. One of the recognized features from the use of depressants is that tolerance will not develop.

  Correct Answer: E

• Question 566:

  Cold and clammy skin, dilated pupils, shallow breathing, and 2. weak and rapid pulse are overdose symptoms resulting from which of the following substances?

  A. Cocaine

  B. Barbiturates

  C. Methylphenidate

  D. Heroin

  E. LSD

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 567:

  Which of the following is not correct pertaining to the use of depressants?

  A. Excessive use results in drunken behavior similar to that of alcohol.

  B. Taken as prescribed, they are beneficial for relief of tension and anxiety.

  C. Taken in low doses, they will produce mild sedation.

  D. The intoxicating effects of depressants are the same as narcotics.

  E. Depressants can be used as a means of suicide.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 568:

  Which of the following drugs is classified as a "depressant" under the Controlled Substances Act?

  A. Morphine

  B. Cocaine

  C. Phenmetrazine

  D. Methaqualone

  E. None of the above

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 569:

  Which of the following does not apply to synthetic narcotics?

  A. Two of the most widely available synthetic narcotics are meperidine and methadone.

  B. Synthetic narcotics are produced entirely within the laboratory.

  C. Synthetic narcotics are also covered by the Controlled Substances Act.

  D. Meperidine can be administered by injection or taken orally.

  E. Large doses can result in convulsions.

  F. None of the above.

  Correct Answer: F

• Question 570:

  Which of the following is not a correct statement regarding methadone?

  A. Methadone was synthesized in Germany during World War II because of a shortage of morphine.

  B. Methadone was introduced to the United States in 1947 and was distributed under such names as amidone, dolophine, and methadone.

  C. Methadone is chemically like morphine and heroin.

  D. Methadone was widely used in the 1960s in the treatment of narcotic addicts.

  E. Methadone is only effective when administered by injection.

  F. Both C and E.

  Correct Answer: F