NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
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Which type of drugs are often derived from plants?
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Hallucinogens
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Anabolic Steroids
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Narcotics
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Depressants
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -DMT (Dimethyltryptamine) is a powerful hallucinogenic chemical found naturally occurring in some Amazonian plant species (see “Ayahuasca”) and also synthesized in the laboratory.
Detailed explanation-2: -The other flowers like Hyoscyamus niger, Atropa belladonna, Fly Agaric, Datura and morning glory have hallucinogenic properties.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hallucinogens are found in plants and fungi or are synthetically produced and are among the oldest known group of drugs used for their ability to alter human perception and mood.
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