Question

heroin is classified as a(n) ______.
a. prescription opioid
b. over-the-counter medication
c. non-addictive drug
d. illegal opioid

what is one major reason fentanyl is dangerous when used illegally?
a. it is extremely potent and can cause overdose in small amounts
b. it is easy to identify in other drugs
c. it has very few side effects
d. it can be mixed safely with other substances

Explanation:

First Question (Heroin Classification)

• Option a: Prescription opioids are legal with a prescription (e.g., oxycodone), but heroin is illegal, so a is wrong.
• Option b: Over - the - counter medications are legal and sold without a prescription (e.g., aspirin), heroin is illegal, so b is wrong.
• Option c: Heroin is highly addictive, so c is wrong.
• Option d: Heroin is an opioid and is illegal to possess, use, or distribute in most places.

• Option a: Fentanyl is an extremely potent synthetic opioid. Even small amounts can lead to overdose and death, which makes illegal use very dangerous.
• Option b: Fentanyl is often mixed with other drugs (like heroin or cocaine) and is hard to identify, so b is wrong.
• Option c: Fentanyl has many serious side effects including respiratory depression, so c is wrong.
• Option d: Mixing fentanyl with other substances is extremely dangerous and can lead to overdose, so d is wrong.

Answer:

d. illegal opioid

Second Question (Fentanyl Danger)