Addiction pharmacology

Question 1

Fastest Route of drug administration

Answer 1

Intravenous

Question 2

Forms of Drug Administration

Answer 2

Enteral
Parenteral
Inhalation
Snorting
Transdermal

Question 3

What is tolerance?

Answer 3

The individual needs more of the substance to achieve the desired effect. Is due to neuradaption/compensation to the compound/substance

Question 4

Mechanism of action of Narcan

Answer 4

Opioid Antagonist, blocking the opioid receptor cite so the opioid can’t attach in the synapse.

Question 5

Definition of social drinking

Answer 5

No more than 2 standard drinks in a 24-hour period

Question 6

On an empty stomach, how long does it take for a single drink of alcohol to reach peak levels?

Answer 6

30-60 minutes. Consuming alcohol with food, especially high fat foods, does slow the absorption to over a period of 1-6 hrs; however, all alcohol is absorbed.

Question 7

What main neurotransmitter is affected by alcohol?

Answer 7

Gamma-Amino-Butyric Acid (GABA), an inhibitory neurotransmitter, resulting in memory loss, psychomotor impairment, euphoria. Other NT also affected are glutamate, dopamine, serotonin, nicotinic, cannabinoid, and opioid.

Question 8

What is the average rate of biotransformation of alcohol

Answer 8

One standard drink per hour

Question 9

True/False
An individual’s expectations can play a role in how a person interprets the effects of alcohol and of their behavior.

Answer 9

True, at low to moderate blood alcohol levels.