Question

Which drug would be useful in controlling a rogue elephant?
A. Phencyclidine
B. Cocaine
C. Morphine
D. Amphetamine

Answer 1

As we all know that sedatives or tranquilizers are the drugs generally used to sedate the uncontrolled or rogue animals as these drugs can cause hallucination and induce sleep when given in small doses.

Complete answer:
We have learnt till now that sedatives or tranquilizers are the drugs generally used to sedate the uncontrolled or rogue animals as these drugs can cause hallucination and induce sleep when given in small doses and when given in a bit of higher doses can help relieve anxiety.
Let us talk about the given drugs one by one.

The first one is Phencyclidine and as we know this is also called ‘angel dust’. This drug is mainly a sedative that has mind altering effects and causes hallucination along with distorted sight and perception of sound. It is also used as a veterinary anaesthetic drug to calm large sized animals and relax their minds during operations. It has a sedative-hypnotic effect and thus acts as a tranquilizer which helps in making the animal sleep and calming down.
Next is Cocaine also known as coke and it is obtained from the leaves of coca plants. This drug can be used as a numbing agent and decreases bleeding during a nasal surgery. But it is addictive in nature due to its effect on the reward pathway in the brain and its regular use can lead to strokes and myocardial infarction and eventually death.
Then is the Morphine which is obtained from opium poppy plants and is commonly used as a pain medication. But it is also addictive like cocaine and causes various respiratory problems and low blood pressure when used frequently.
Last is Amphetamine commonly known as Eveko and used in treatment of ADHD disorder, narcolepsy and obesity. It is taken by athletes to enhance their performance.

Hence, from the above explanation the correct answer is (A).

Note: Phencyclidine can react with alcohols and benzodiazepines and when taken in overdoses it can lead to coma. It also has some reverse effects like it induces the feeling of power and strength which leads to violent and destructive behaviour of animals when frequently given.