PSB 3441 – Chapter 12 – Hallucinogens – Flashcards

The active chemical in the Peyote cactus is __________. A. psilocybin B. mescaline C. LSD D. phencyclidine

LSD was discovered by __________. A. Timothy Leary B. St. Anthony C. Albert Hofmann D. Robert Morton

Ketamine has shown promise in the treatment of depression. A. True B. False

The ceremonial use of peyote is practiced by __________. A. Native Americans B. Shiite Moslems C. Siberian Inuits D. New Guinea Papuans

Phencyclidine produces vivid visual hallucinations. A. True B. False

Which of the following drugs comes from a mushroom? A. mescaline B. psilocybin C. ibogaine D. harmaline

Sensing a sound as if it were a visual experience would be an example of __________. A. synesthesia B. dyskinesia C. flashback D. none of these

All night parties or raves have become associated with which of the following drugs: A. MDMA (ecstasy) B. alcohol C. barbiturates D. lithium

Which statement is true for all hallucinogens? A. they produce no noticeable physiological effects B. they produce sympathetic nervous system arousal C. they alter perception and states of consciousness D. they are likely to cause dependence

Psilocybin and peyote were originally used for religious purposes by the Aztecs and Mayans. A. True B. False

A sudden reoccurrence of a hallucinogenic experience is a(n) __________. A. "bad trip" or "bummer" B. overdose C. flashback D. none of these

DMT is most effective when taken orally. A. True B. False

The active chemical in hallucinogenic mushrooms is __________. A. MDMA B. LSD C. psilocybin D. phencyclidine

Which of the following is a synthetic hallucinogen? A. psilocybin B. peyote C. LSD D. all of these

Which of the following drugs would be most likely to produce changes in perception of body image? A. scopolamine B. MDMA (ecstasy) C. LSD D. DMT E. ketamine