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PSYC 3130 CHAPTER 7 -
DEPRESSANTS AND INHALANTS 2026
LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|
ACE YOUR GRADES.
1. Why should hypnotic drugs usually be prescribed only for a few
nights at a time? - correct answer -Because it leads to
psychological dependency and overdoses.
2. What is zolpidem (Ambien)? - correct answer -A
nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic, and the most widely prescribed
hypnotic drug on the market. Has rapid onset and short
duration, listed as a Schedule IV drug.
3. What are the characteristics of the sedative-hypnotic
withdrawal syndrome? - correct answer -Anxiety, impaired
concentration and memory, insomnia, nightmares, muscle
cramps, increased sensitivity to touch and to light, and more.
Severe withdrawal symptoms occur after abrupt withdrawal
from chronic use of larger doses and may include delirium
tremens, delusions, convulsions (may lead to death), and
severe depression.
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4. What happens to a person who takes an overdose of a
sedative-hypnotic? - correct answer -depression of respiration
rate, can lead to death
5. How are the effects of the nitrites different from the effects of
inhaled solvent fumes? - correct answer -Nitrites increase
blood flow and briefly lower blood pressure. At high doses,
there is a brief sense of lightheadedness or faintness.
6. Because there are so many different solvents, it is impossible
to characterize the potential harm. Several solvents have been
linked to kidney damage, brain damage, and peripheral nerve
damage. Many produce irritation to the respiratory tract and
result in severe headaches. Some users suffocate.
7. What are the effects of combining GHB with alcohol? - correct
answer -incapacitation, leads to depressant effects similar to
combining alcohol with other depressants
8. What is the relationship between psychological dependence
and the time course of drug's action? - correct answer -The
relationship between psychological dependence and the time
course of a drug's action is Psychological dependence
PSYC 3130 CHAPTER 7 -
DEPRESSANTS AND INHALANTS 2026
LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|
ACE YOUR GRADES.
1. Why should hypnotic drugs usually be prescribed only for a few
nights at a time? - correct answer -Because it leads to
psychological dependency and overdoses.
2. What is zolpidem (Ambien)? - correct answer -A
nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic, and the most widely prescribed
hypnotic drug on the market. Has rapid onset and short
duration, listed as a Schedule IV drug.
3. What are the characteristics of the sedative-hypnotic
withdrawal syndrome? - correct answer -Anxiety, impaired
concentration and memory, insomnia, nightmares, muscle
cramps, increased sensitivity to touch and to light, and more.
Severe withdrawal symptoms occur after abrupt withdrawal
from chronic use of larger doses and may include delirium
tremens, delusions, convulsions (may lead to death), and
severe depression.
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4. What happens to a person who takes an overdose of a
sedative-hypnotic? - correct answer -depression of respiration
rate, can lead to death
5. How are the effects of the nitrites different from the effects of
inhaled solvent fumes? - correct answer -Nitrites increase
blood flow and briefly lower blood pressure. At high doses,
there is a brief sense of lightheadedness or faintness.
6. Because there are so many different solvents, it is impossible
to characterize the potential harm. Several solvents have been
linked to kidney damage, brain damage, and peripheral nerve
damage. Many produce irritation to the respiratory tract and
result in severe headaches. Some users suffocate.
7. What are the effects of combining GHB with alcohol? - correct
answer -incapacitation, leads to depressant effects similar to
combining alcohol with other depressants
8. What is the relationship between psychological dependence
and the time course of drug's action? - correct answer -The
relationship between psychological dependence and the time
course of a drug's action is Psychological dependence
