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The drugs which relieve intense pain are

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  1. Hallucinogens

  2. Opiates

  3. Stimulants

  4. Sedatives

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Opiates are medications that relieve pain. They reduce the intensity of the pain signals reaching the brain and affect those brain areas controlling emotions, which diminishes the effects of a painful stimulus.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Most potent hallucinogenic drug is

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  1. Charas

  2. Bhang

  3. Hashish

  4. LSD

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A hallucinogen is a psychoactive agent which can cause hallucinations, perception anomalies and other substantial subjective changes in thoughts, emotion and consciousness.
LSD is the most powerful hallucinogenic (mind-altering) drug. It is 100 times more potent than hallucinogenic mushrooms. 
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Find the preventive measure against addiction of alcohol and drug.

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  1. Negative emotions such as stress, pressure is overcome by alcohol.

  2. Several mediums like television, internet promotes idea of alcohol in young generation.

  3. Professional medical help should be provided for sudden symptom of depression and frustration if seen.

  4. Peer pressure leads an individual to be dependent on drugs.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option a,b and d are major factors for motivating young generation towards drugs and alcohol where as option c is a preventive measure against addiction.

Addiction of LSD will eventually leads to

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  1. Damage of kidneys

  2. Damage of lungs

  3. Mental and emotional disturbances

  4. Hallucination

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

LSD is lysergic acid diethylamide. It is the one of the most potent, mood-changing chemicals. It is a hallucinogen and is well known for its psychological effects which can include altered thinking processes, closed and open-eye visuals, synesthesia, an altered sense of time and spiritual experiences.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Opium is obtained from

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  1. Oryza sativa

  2. Coffea arabica

  3. Thea sinensis

  4. Papaver somniferum

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Morphine is an alkaloid obtained from opium (Papaver somniferum). It is used in medicine as pain killer. Morphine is an opioid analgesic drug and the main psychoactive chemical in opium. In clinical medicine, morphine is regarded as the gold standard in management of severe pain. Like other opioids, such as oxycodone, hydromorphone and heroin, morphine acts directly on the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain

So, the correct answer is 'Papaver somniferum'

Select the correct statements from the ones given below.

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  1. Cocaine is given to patients after surgery as it stimulates recovery.

  2. Barbiturates is given to criminals to make them tell the truth.

  3. Morphine is often given to persons, who have undergone surgery as a pain killer.

  4. Chewing tobacco lowers blood pressure and heart rate.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant. It produces short-term euphoria, in addition to potentially dangerous physical effects like raising heart rate and blood pressure. Cocaine is a strong central nervous system stimulant that increases levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in brain circuits regulating pleasure and movement.
Barbiturates are a group of drugs in the class of drugs known as sedative-hypnotics, which generally describes their sleep-inducing and anxiety-decreasing effects. Benzodiazepine use has largely replaced barbiturates in the medical profession.
Morphine is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Morphine is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Short-acting formulations are taken as needed for pain. Morphine is not for treating short-term pain just after surgery unless you were already taking morphine before the surgery. 
Chewing tobacco is very harmful for heart and blood pressure. 
Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Assertion :Brown sugar is morphine derivative.

Reason :Morphine is the principal opium alkaloid.

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  1. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

  2. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

  3. If assertion is true but reason is false.

  4. If the assertion and reason both are false.

  5. If assertion is false but reason is true.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Morphine is a derivative of the opium. It is the principal opium alkaloid and a strong analgesic. Diacetyl morphine hydrocloride is brown sugar / smack and is more powerful analgesic than morphine.

The drugs used by weight conscious peoples to reduce appetite and increase alertness are

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  1. LSD

  2. Morphine

  3. Amphetamines and cocaine

  4. Aspirin

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stimulants are a class of drugs that elevate mood, increase feelings of well-being, and increase energy and alertness. Stimulants can cause the heart to beat faster and will also cause blood pressure and breathing to elevate. Such stimulants include cocaine, amphetamine, nicotine, caffeine.
Thus, the correct answer is option (C), 'Amphetamines and cocaine'.

Match these drugs under correct group.

Column 1 Column 2
 I. Stimulants A. Cocaine
II. Opiates B. LSD
III. Hallucinogenic C. Morphine
D. Heroin
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  1. I - A, II - C and D, III-B

  2. I - A and C, II - D, III - B

  3. I - C, II - D, III - A and B

  4. I - A and D, II - C, III - B

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cocaine (A) is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant.
LSD (B) or lysergic acid diethylamide is the most potent hallucinogen, that causes hallucinations.
Morphine (C) is an opioid pain-relieving drug.
Heroin is an opiate. It enters the brain rapidly and binds to opioid receptors on cells.
Thus, the correct answer is 'I-A, II-C and D, III-B'.

Assertion- Cocaine is a good local anesthetic.
Reason- Cocaine delays fatigue.

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  1. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

  2. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

  3. Assertion is true but Reason is false.

  4. Both Assertion and Reason are false.

  5. Assertion is false but Reason is true.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cocaine is a local anesthetic and it also delays fatigue. However, it is anesthetic because when applied to certain areas of the body, it causes loss of feeling or numbness.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.