Final answer:
NMDs may have the authority to prescribe Schedule II non-opioid drugs, based on state regulations. Prozac is a psychoactive drug and an example of an SSRI. Psychoactive drugs can belong to various classes, including opioids, some prescription pain relievers, and anxiolytics, and not all psychoactive substances are illegal or prescription-only.
Step-by-step explanation:
True or False: NMDs may prescribe Schedule II (CII) non-opioids. This statement is True. Naturopathic Medical Doctors (NMDs), depending on their scope of practice which varies by jurisdiction, may have the authority to prescribe certain controlled substances, including some non-opioid CII drugs. However, this is subject to state laws, and in some states, their prescriptive authority might be limited or require additional certifications.
B. Is Prozac a psychoactive drug? Prozac, known generically as fluoxetine, is indeed a psychoactive drug as it affects the mind, mood, and related mental processes; it's an antidepressant that belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
11. Three classes of psychoactive drugs that include opioids are narcotics (which directly include opioids like heroin and morphine), some prescription pain relievers (like oxycodone and vicodin), and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and methadone.
12. True or False. All psychoactive drugs are either illegal or available by prescription only. This statement is False. There are many psychoactive substances that are legal and do not require a prescription, such as caffeine and nicotine.
13. True or False. Anxiolytics might be prescribed by a physician. This statement is True. Anxiolytics, which are medications used to treat anxiety, can be prescribed by physicians to help manage anxiety disorders.
14. Two drugs that activate receptors for the neurotransmitter GABA and generally have a depressant effect are benzodiazepines and barbiturates. They enhance the effect of GABA, which is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, leading to a depressant effect on the nervous system.