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Fentanyl Quiz

Question 1 of 10

Drug overdoses caused roughly ________ deaths in the United States in 2023.

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Drug overdose
67,000
84,000
107,000
122,000

Provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that there were more than 107,000 fatal drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2023, the latest full calendar year for which data is available.

Source: Products - Vital Statistics Rapid Release - Provisional Drug Overdose Data (cdc.gov)

Question 2 of 10

Of these roughly 107,000 deaths, approximately how many were caused by fentanyl and other synthetic opioids?

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Fentanyl keyboard
26,000
39,000
50,000
81,000

In 2023, fentanyl and other synthetic opioids caused approximately 81,000 deaths. Furthermore, between 2013 and 2023, drug overdose deaths involving fentanyl and other synthetic opioids totaled more than 420,000.

Source: Products - Vital Statistics Rapid Release - Provisional Drug Overdose Data (cdc.gov) and Fentanyl Drug Fact Sheet

Question 3 of 10

What proportion of fentanyl-laced fake prescription pills contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl?

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Pills question mark
Three out of ten
Five out of ten
Seven out of ten
Eight out of ten

Five in ten fentanyl-laced fake prescription pills contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. This figure is up from four in ten in 2021 but down from seven in ten in 2023.

Source: One Pill Can Kill | DEA.gov

Question 4 of 10

Why do drug traffickers mix fentanyl into other drugs?

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Drug trafficking
To kill drug users
To lower the cost of manufacturing
To increase drug users' addiction

Fentanyl is 100x more potent than morphine and 50x more potent than heroin. 

Source: Fentanyl Awareness | DEA.gov

Question 5 of 10

Which of these photos of Adderall is of the real drug and not a fake version?

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Fake and real Adderall
Left photo
Right photo

Most professionals can’t tell the difference between real and fake pills without chemical lab testing.

Source: Study: One-Fifth of Young Adults Have Tried Prescription Drugs Off-Script | Get Smart About Drugs

Question 6 of 10

If fentanyl is mixed into another drug, which of the following senses can help you identify it?

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Man confused about pill and capsule
Sight
Smell
Taste
None of the above

Your senses alone cannot help you identify fentanyl. The only safe medications are ones prescribed by a trusted medical professional and dispensed by a licensed pharmacist.

Source: Protect yourself from the dangers of fentanyl (:60) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Question 7 of 10

What are the physical and mental effects of fentanyl?

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Girl having breathing problems
Heightened energy and concentration
Confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, changes in pupil size, old and clammy skin, coma, and respiratory failure
Relaxation and calmness

Learn this and other fast facts with the Fentanyl 2022 Drug Fact Sheet.

Source: Fentanyl Drug Fact Sheet

Question 8 of 10

Of the following quantities, pick the smallest quantity that, if converted to fentanyl, could cause a fatal overdose.

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Rainbow fentanyl pills
Two teaspoons
Three grains of salt (2mg)
One grape
One chocolate chip

Just 2mg – or three grains of salt – of fentanyl is enough to cause a fatal overdose.

Source: Fentanyl Awareness | DEA.gov

Protect yourself from the dangers of fentanyl (:60) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Question 9 of 10

Which of the following can help counter fentanyl?

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Confused woman
A cold shower
Caffeine
Naloxone
None of the above

Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose.

Source: Naloxone DrugFacts | DEA.gov

Question 10 of 10

If I administer naloxone to a friend who has overdosed, should I still call 911?

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Narcan Naloxone
Yes
No

Naloxone works to reverse opioid overdose in the body for only 30 to 90 minutes. But many opioids remain in the body longer than that. Because of this, it is possible for a person to still experience the effects of an overdose after a dose of naloxone wears off. Also, some opioids are stronger and might require multiple doses of naloxone. Therefore, one of the most important steps to take is to call 911 so the individual can receive immediate medical attention.

Source: Naloxone DrugFacts | DEA.gov

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