Autonomic Drugs - Other (Krasowski)

Question 1

class of drugs that cause peripheral sympathetic stimulation via increased NE release from nerve terminals, as well as psychosis-like symptoms due to increased release of dopamine

Answer 1

amphetamines

Question 2

class of drugs that are used to treat ADHD, short-term weight loss, and narcolepsy

Answer 2

amphetamines (amphetamine mixed salts and lisdexamphetamine)

Question 3

highly addictive drug with potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant properties that has seen a resurgence of abuse in recent decades

Answer 3

methamphetamine

Question 4

mephedrone, MDPV and methyone are part of a group of drugs related to amphetamines known as what?

Answer 4

bath salts

Question 5

drug that blocks NE reuptake leading to central nervous system effects

Answer 5

cocaine.

is a schedule II drug, meaning it has limited legitimate clinical use as local anesthetic in ENT surgeries

Question 6

this drug, when given intravenously, is associated with highest risk of death

Answer 6

cocaine

Question 7

these metabolites of cocaine can hang around much longer, after cocaine has been cleared (t1/2 = 30 min-4 hours)

Answer 7

benzoylecgonine and ecgonine methyl ester

Question 8

use of this drug during pregnancy may lead to placental abruption, premature labor, low birth weight, as well as teratogenic effects and low IQ in the fetus

Answer 8

cocaine