1. An individual inhaled what was represented to be marijuana; however, the subs

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1. An individual inhaled what was represented to be marijuana; however, the subsequent effects were much more exaggerated than expected. In addition to feeling euphoric, symptoms included anxiety, agitation, muscle rigidity, hypertension, and an overwhelming sense of being able to physically dominate anyone or anything. Which of the following drugs of abuse was most probably inhaled?

a. cocaine b. psilocybin c. heroin d. PCP

2. Most drugs are excreted in which form?

a. nonhydrated b. nonpolar c. polar d. as the parent compound

Explanation / Answer

a) Cocaine

c) as the parent compound

Drugs mainly eliminated through excretion in an unchanged form are not subject to metabolic interactions. Their excretion may be affected by dysfunctions of the kidney or liver, due to age, disease. Lipophilic drugs cannot be excreted before metabolism into more polar compounds.

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