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1- Drugs of Abuse Flashcards

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1
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With drug tolerance is the dose/response curve shifted to the left or right?

A

RIGHT (more drug is required to produce effect)

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With sensitization is the dose/response curve shifted to the left or right?

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LEFT (increased responsiveness after repeated use, need less drug to produce effect)

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If a drug is taken to alleviate a craving/dysphoria this is considered what?

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Addiction

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Addiction is typically psychological in nature. If a physiological dependence is present does this mean it is addiction?

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No

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Addiction typically develops to drug w/ short or long duration of action?

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Short/rapid onset. The shorter the duration, the more often you need to reinforce the effect

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Drugs that stimulate what pathway have an increased potential for addiction?

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Mesolimbic DA pathway

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What is the MOA of CNS stimulants?

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Reverse DA transport through the DAT → increased release of DA

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What drug class is adderall, ritalin, and methamphetamine?

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CNS stimulants (amphetamines)

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What is the use of CNS stimulants?

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Narcolepsy, ADHD

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What CNS effects do CNS stimulants have?

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Alertness, euphoria, excitement, appetite suppression, aggression, paranoia, delusions

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What peripheral effects do CNS stimulants have?

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Increased BP, cardio toxic → pulmonary edema & HF

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What are the SEs of meth?

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weight loss, dental problems, formication, stroke, MI, organ damage, +/- amphetamine psychosis

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PTs that use meth will have rapid physical and psychological dependence. Why are withdrawal sx so severe and long lasting?

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Significant loss of DA transporters

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What is the MOA of cocaine?

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Inhibits DA reuptake

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Does cocaine results in a physical and psychological dependence?

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Yes (dysphoria and craving when drug levels drop, withdrawal can be severe)

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What CNS effects does cocaine have?

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Alertness, euphoria, anxiety, hyperactivity

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What peripheral effects does cocaine have?

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tachycardia, vasoconstriction, HTN, bronchodilation, hyperpyrexia

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18
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What is the medical use for cocaine?

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Local anesthetic

Vasoconstrictor

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19
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Will intranasal or inhaled cocaine have a more rapid onset?

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Inhaled (very fast onset)

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What results from chronic cocaine use?

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Reduction in overall brain activity

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21
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Cocaine OD will result in what sx?

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V. tachycardia/fibrillation, stroke, seizures

22
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What is the pharmacological tx used to help stop cocaine use?

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Bromocriptine - decreases craving for cocaine

23
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What is the MOA of nicotine?

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Activates nicotinic receptors in the CNS and periphery, increased 5-HT and DA release

24
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Does nicotine cause psychological and physical dependence?

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Yes (very intense)

25
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What is the half life for nicotine?

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30 minutes (promotes reinforcement → addiction)

26
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Nicotine is metabolized by CYP450s and induces what?

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CYP450s

27
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What is used to help pt stop using nicotine?

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Nicotine replacement therapy
Bupropion
Chantix
CBT

28
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What is the MOA for MDMD/Ecstasy?

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Increased 5-HT activity by blocking reuptake and stimulating 5-HT receptors

29
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What are the CNS effects of nicotine?

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mild euphoria, increased arousal, appetite suppression

30
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What are the psychological effects of MDMA?

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Produces feelings of peacefulness, empathy, trust

31
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What are the physiological effects of MDMA?

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Increased BP and HR

Hyperthermia, dehydration, kidney failure

32
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What does pts feel depressed, paranoid, anxious, or confusion after a weekend of taking MDMA?

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Body has down regulated production of 5-HT

33
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What is the MOA for marijuana?

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Stimulates presynaptic CB1 receptors to inhibit transmitter (ACh) release

34
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Why is the half life of marijuana so long?

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Very lipophilic

35
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What are the effects of marijuana?

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Mild euphoria, altered sense of time, difficulty concentrating, tranquility

36
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Do pts that use marijuana have a physical and psychological dependance?

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No physical dependence. Psychological dependence possible

37
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What are the SEs of marijuana use?

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Amotivational syndrome, cannabinoid hyperemesis, decreased ovulation/T/sperm production, decreased memory, impaired cognitive function

38
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What are the effects synthetic cannabinoid agents?

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Psychoactive effects - paranoia, hallucinations, mood swings, increased HR and BP

39
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LSD, mescaline, & psilocybin act on what receptors?

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Acts on 5-HT receptors in the brain

40
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Synesthesis (colors can be heard, sounds may be seen) is associated w/ use of what drug?

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LSD

41
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Does LSD cause dependence? Why or why not?

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No. Does not stimulate DA pathway

42
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What are the effects of LSD?

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Euphoria, visual hallucinations, DILATED pupils, increased BP, HR, flushing

43
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What is the MOA for PCP and Ketamine?

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NMDA receptor antagonist

44
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What is the MOA for GHB?

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GABA receptor weak agonist

45
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What is the use of PCP, Ketamine, GHB?

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General dissociative anesthetic

46
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PCP can cause what SE. How is it treated?

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Produces psychosis. TX w/ Haloperidol in ER

47
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Ketamine and GHB are aka what?

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Date rape drugs

48
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What are the SE of PCP, Ketamine, GHB?

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Increased BP, amnesia, personality changes, NON-REACTIVE pupils

49
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What is the MOA for inhalants?

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Unknown

50
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What is the effect of huffing inhalants?

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Euphoria

51
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What are the SEs of inhalants?

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Toxicity to many organs, lesions in brain’s white matter

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