DRE Drug Categories & Effects 2

Question 1

Which drug category is characterized by pupil dilation, elevated pulse rate, and elevated blood pressure but a normal body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Hallucinogens

Answer

Hallucinogens typically cause dilated pupils, elevated pulse, and elevated blood pressure while body temperature remains near normal.

Question 2

A DRE observes a subject with droopy eyelids, slow and slurred speech, and a pulse rate of 52 bpm. Which drug category best fits this profile?

Accepted Answer

CNS Depressants

Answer

CNS Depressants (alcohol, benzodiazepines, etc.) cause sedation, droopy eyelids, slurred speech, and decreased pulse rate.

Question 3

PCP (phencyclidine) belongs to which of the seven DRE drug categories?

Accepted Answer

Dissociative Anesthetics

Answer

PCP is the prototypical Dissociative Anesthetic, producing analgesia, disorientation, and characteristic nystagmus on all gaze planes.

Question 4

Which drug category most commonly produces a distinctive odor on the subject's breath or clothing detectable during a DRE evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Inhalants

Answer

Inhalants (solvents, aerosols, nitrous oxide) leave a chemical odor on the breath and clothing that is a key indicator during evaluation.

Question 5

A subject exhibits muscle rigidity, elevated body temperature of 103°F, and profuse sweating. Which drug category should the DRE most strongly consider?

Accepted Answer

CNS Stimulants

Answer

CNS Stimulants (methamphetamine, cocaine) frequently cause hyperthermia, diaphoresis, and increased muscle tension.

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DRE Drug Categories & Effects 2