AIIMS AIIMS Solved Paper-2004

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    Which one of the following is a matching pair of a drug and its category?

    A)  Amphetamines - stimulant

    B)  Lysergic acid dimethyl amide - narcotic

    C)  Heroin - psychotropic

    D)  Benzodiazepam - pain killer

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    A drug is a chemical substance which when taken in, alters the body functions. Four categories of psychotropic drugs are as follows: A. Sedatives and tranquillizers: e.g., Benzodiazephines, barbiturates. B. Opiate narcotic: e.g., Opium, morphine, heroin, codine etc. C. Stimulants: e.g., Amphetamines, nikethamide, caffeine, cocaine etc. D. Hallucinogens: e.g., LSD, bhang, charas, hashish, marijuana etc.


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