Question 1

Although PCP was tested on humans,it was eventually adopted primarily for use in animals as an anesthetic and also in so-called "tranquilizer" guns.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Native American Church includes aspects of Christianity and uses __________ as a sacrament.

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A)  LSD
B)  peyote
C)  Cohoba snuff
D)  coca leavesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The major thrust of early research on LSD was for its

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A)  possible use in treating rheumatism.
B)  ability to relieve pain.
C)  ability to reduce cravings for nicotine.
D)  supposed ability to access the subconscious mind.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

LSD and psilocybin belong to the chemical grouping of

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A)  benzodiazepines.
B)  cholinomimetics.
C)  indoles.
D)  steroids.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Explain why PCP was thought to be a useful anesthetic and why this use failed to be practical for humans.

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Question 6

,was originally used by indigenous cultures in South America and is called,

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A)  psilocybin.
B)  mescal.
C)  ayahuasca.
D)  amanita.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The indole originally found in toad skins,that turns out not to be a very potent hallucinogen,is

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A)  bufotenin.
B)  muscimol.
C)  ergotamine.
D)  mescaline.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The catechol hallucinogens include mescaline plus a variety of synthetic derivatives of

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A)  amphetamine.
B)  morphine.
C)  cocaine.
D)  acetylcholine.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

There is a large body of evidence indicating that MDMA use results in a severely depressed mood that lasts several days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

During the 1950s,one U.S.government agency that conducted research with LSD was the

Accepted Answer

A)  Central Intelligence Agency.
B)  Centers for Disease Control.
C)  Department of Education.
D)  Department of Agriculture.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Ayahuasca is a name for the cactus containing mescaline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following most accurately describes recent psilocybin research?

Accepted Answer

A)  the acute effects on mystical experiences
B)  the acute effects on synesthesia
C)  the chronic effects on panic reactions
D)  the chronic effects on liver functionE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

DMT,a short-acting hallucinogen that is usually ineffective when taken orally,is found in

Accepted Answer

A)  Jimson weed.
B)  Mexican mushrooms.
C)  mescal beans.
D)  Cohoba snuff.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The red and white speckled mushroom that has been associated with an early Christian cult as well as with other religions all over the world is

Accepted Answer

A)  datura inoxia.
B)  psilocybe cubensis.
C)  amanita muscaria.
D)  mescal.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

One name that has been used for hallucinogenic drugs is psychedelic,which means

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A)  mind-viewing,and implies a beneficial,visionary effect.
B)  mind-destroying.
C)  insanity-producing.
D)  mind-building,implying greater intelligence.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Distinguish between the phantastica and the deliriants,and give some examples of each.

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Phantastica hallucinogens alter the perc...

Question 17

was important not only for understanding what we now call medicine,but also because he or she was

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A)  usually a close relative of the chief.
B)  a spiritual,or religious leader.
C)  also a judge who decided how to punish misbehavior.
D)  often the wealthiest member of the group.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

LSD is considered to be the most potent psychoactive agent known to man because

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A)  it produces such powerful effects on the mind.
B)  it is so toxic.
C)  it produces effects at such low doses.
D)  its effects are so long-lasting.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

is a close chemical relative of methamphetamine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Atropa belladonna is also known by the name

Accepted Answer

A)  sweet potato.
B)  deadly nightshade.
C)  lavender.
D)  inky cap.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 14: Hallucinogens

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Atropa belladonna is also known by the name

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The indole originally found in toad skins,that turns out not to be a very potent hallucinogen,is

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The major thrust of early research on LSD was for its

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is a close chemical relative of methamphetamine.

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LSD and psilocybin belong to the chemical grouping of

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LSD is considered to be the most potent psychoactive agent known to man because

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One name that has been used for hallucinogenic drugs is psychedelic,which means

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There is a large body of evidence indicating that MDMA use results in a severely depressed mood that lasts several days.

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The Native American Church includes aspects of Christianity and uses __________ as a sacrament.

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During the 1950s,one U.S.government agency that conducted research with LSD was the

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Which of the following most accurately describes recent psilocybin research?

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The catechol hallucinogens include mescaline plus a variety of synthetic derivatives of

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DMT,a short-acting hallucinogen that is usually ineffective when taken orally,is found in

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Although PCP was tested on humans,it was eventually adopted primarily for use in animals as an anesthetic and also in so-called "tranquilizer" guns.

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was important not only for understanding what we now call medicine,but also because he or she was

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Explain why PCP was thought to be a useful anesthetic and why this use failed to be practical for humans.

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The red and white speckled mushroom that has been associated with an early Christian cult as well as with other religions all over the world is

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Distinguish between the phantastica and the deliriants,and give some examples of each.

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Ayahuasca is a name for the cactus containing mescaline.

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