In: Chemistry
1.Which of the following= barbiturates finds use as a first-line anticonvulsant?
a. Secobarbital b. Pentobarbital c. Phenobarbital d. Amobarbital
e. Butabarbital
2. Which of the following inactive components of marijuana might be
converted into THC during the smoking process (pyrolysis)?
a. THCA b. THC carboxylic acid c. Cannabidiol d. All of the
above e. Only b and c
1. Barbiturate is a drug that acts as a central nervous system depressant & produce an effect from mild sedation to total anesthesia . It is used in treatment of epilepsy , treatment of acute migraine . Anticonvulsant means antiepileptic drug.
a. Secobarbital is used for treatment of epilepsy.
b. Pentobarbital is used for treatment of inability of sleep.
c. Phenobarbital is used as a first - line anticonvulsant.
d. Amobarbital is used for treatment of anxiety disorders.
e. Butabarbital is used for treating sleep disorders.
2. Marijuana is also called herb , grass etc. Marijuna is used as a psychoactive drug. During smoking more than 2000 compounds may be produced by pyrolysis. The principle route of cannabis administration is through smoking. Inactive cannabiniods a. THC A c. Cannabidiol are converted into THC during the smoking process.