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Bath salts & plant food Flashcards

1
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what kind of drug are bath salts (depressants or stimulating)

A

stimulant

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why have bath salts become popular

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they are alternatives to drugs like cocaine and MDMA

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what is the deal with MDPV

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it is a kind of bath salt that caused 100+ deaths

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is there only 1 type of bath salts (explain)

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no, the types in circulation change over time (as one becomes illegal, a new type emerges)

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5
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has there been clinical testing on bath salts

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no

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6
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what is the reputation of bath salts

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dangerous drugs that can harm or kill the user

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7
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what is cathinone

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naturally occurring drug found in the plant khat

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why is khat illegal in many countries

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it is used as a stimulant and has caused many hospitlizations

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what are synthetic cathinones

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a khat derivative

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what is mephedrone

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one of the first reported components of bath salts

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11
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what is another name for 4-methylmethcathinone

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mephedrone

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12
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why were synthetic cathinones first made

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because khat has become illegal (it contains the stimulant cathinone)

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13
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what kind of drug are cathinone (depressants or stimulating)

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stimulating

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14
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what are beta ketonated amphetamines

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cathionone and its derivative

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15
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what do you call cathionone and its derivatives

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beta ketonated amphetamines

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16
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what is the difference with cathionine and amphetamine (structure)

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just a ketone group

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17
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how does the polarity of cathionone compare to amphetamines +why

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more polar because of the ketone

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18
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what is mephedrone (compared to cathionone)

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semi-synthetic derived from cathionone

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19
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which was the first bath salt that became popular

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mephedrone

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20
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what are the 3 most popular bath salts

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mephedrone, methylone, MDPV

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21
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how does the ability of of cathionone to cross the BBB compare to amphetamines +why

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it is slower (because more polar from ketone)

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22
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how does the structure of methylone compare to mephedrone

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it has a methylenedioxy ring instead of the methyl group

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23
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how does the structure of MDPV compare to mephedrone

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it has an extra methylenedioxy ring (instead of the methyl group), pyrrolidine ring and ethyl group

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24
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what do mephedrone, methylone, MDPV do to the sympathetic system and how

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produce excitation by increase DA NA levels via transporter effects

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25
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what is excited delirius syndrome (psychological symptoms)

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violence, homicidal combative behvarious, self-mutilation, excited delirium syndrome

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26
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what is excited delirius syndrome (physiological symptoms)

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hyperthermia, rapid breathing (tachypnea), tachycardia then (suddenly go limp) bradycardia, cardiac arrest, death

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27
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what links to the sudden change in the effects of mephedrone, methylone, MDPV

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ability to increase NA levels by blocking its transporter

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28
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what is the effect of MDPV at low doses

A

stimulants

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29
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what is the effect of MDPV at high doses

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bizarre behaviours

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30
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what are the 2 main methods of administration

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dip keys into powder and snorting

wrapping powder in cig paper and swallow

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31
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how do they administer it to get a quick onset with prolonged effects

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by snorting and injesting

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32
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which salt produces effects at very small doses (5mg) and why

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MDPV, high lipophilicity

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33
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what is the rate of onset and offset of MDPV and why

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fast because its highly lipophilic

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34
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how long is the duration of MDPV and why

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short because highly lipophilic (fast on fast off)

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35
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what is a short-hand notation of flakka

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alpha-PVP

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36
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what is the “new 2nd gen” of bath salts

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flakka

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37
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how expensive is flakka

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quite cheap, less than 5$

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38
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when was flakka introduced (why was it introduced)

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when first gen drugs were made illegal

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39
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what are 2 other chemicals from the flakka family

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alpha-PPP and alpha-PBP

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40
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what makes alpha-PVP, alpha-PPP and alpha-PBP different

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the length of their carbon tail

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41
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what is the difference with MDPV and alpha-PVP

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no methylenedioxy ring

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42
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why is flakka more lipid soluble than the cathionones

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because of the tertiary nitrogen of the pyrrolidine ring

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43
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what does a shorter chain of ( PVP vs PBP vs PPP ) change

A

the potency at DAT and SERT

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44
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what is the difference with methcathionone and mephedrone

A

an extra methyl group

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45
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what is the difference with methcathionone and methylone

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a methylenedioxy ring

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46
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what is the difference with methcathionone and MDPV

A

pyrrolidine ring
methylenedioxy ring
ethyl group

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47
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What is a buck?

A

A duck

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48
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What is a Duck?

A

a buck?

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49
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How many?

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1

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50
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What colour is a frog

A

Geen yeyyo belly

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51
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How is a frog yeyyo belly?

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buck hugs

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52
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What is a BUCKO BERRY?

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:D

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53
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which bath salt is faster than amphetamines to cross the BBB and why

A

MDPV and its derivatives

because of the tertiary amino group

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54
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does flakka cross lipids easier or harder than other cathionones and why

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easier because of a tertiary nitrogen

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55
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why does flakka cross lipids easier than other cathionones

A

tertiary nitrogen

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56
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is flakka or cathinones more potent and why

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flakka because they have the tertiary nitrogen group

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57
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order alpha- PBP PPP and PVP order from longest CH3 chain to shorters

A

PVP
PBP
PPP

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58
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what happens if you remove a methyl group from alpha-PVP

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you get alpha PBP

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59
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what happens if you remove a methyl group from alpha-PBP

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you get alpha PPP

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60
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what happens if you add a methyl group to alpha-PBP

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you get alpha PVP

61
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what happens if you add a methyl group to alpha-PPP

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you get alpha PBP

62
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what does chain length (of flakka derivatives) do to potency at DAT and SERT

A

shortening chain reduced potency

63
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what does a short CH3 chain mean to potency at DAT and SERT

A

it is less potent

64
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what does a long CH3 chain mean to potency at DAT and SERT

A

it is more potent

65
Q

cathinones WITHOUT a pyrrolidine ring tend to have similar mechnism of action to the ____________

A

amphetamines

66
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cathinones WITH a pyrrolidine ring (MDPV and others) tend to have similar mechnism of action to the ____________

67
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where do cathinones without pyrrolidine ring bind

A

DA 5HT and NA transporters

68
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do cathinones without pyrrolidine ring enter the neuron

69
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how do do cathinones without pyrrolidine ring enter the neuron

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transported into neuron by SERT and (also DAT NAT)

70
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what do cathinones without pyrrolidine ring do once theyre in the neuron

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they interact with TAAR

71
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what happens once cathinones without pyrrolidine ring interact with TAAR

A

they release cytoplasmic stores of NT release via reversal of transporters and inhibition of VMAT-dependent neurotransmitter uptake into vesicles

72
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does MDPV block the transporters

73
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does MDPV reverse transporter flux

74
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does flakka reverse transporter flux

75
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does alpha-PVP reverse transporter flux

76
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does methcathione reverse transporter flux

77
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does mephedrone reverse transporter flux

78
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does methylone reverse transporter flux

79
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what does IC50 stand for

A

inhibitory concentration

80
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what is IC50

A

the concentration that inhibits 50% of uptake via a specific transport

81
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how does IC50 correlate to potency

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lower concentration (lower #) correlates to higher potency

82
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what does a low IC50 mean to potency

A

high potency

83
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what does a high IC50 mean to potency

A

low potency

84
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how does cathinone compare to potency of cocaine at DAT

A

more potent

85
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how does cathinone compare to potency of amphetamines at DAT

A

more potent

86
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how does cathinone compare to potency of cocaine at SERT

A

less potent

87
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how does cathinone compare to potency of amphetamines at SERT

88
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does MDPV or alpha-PVP have a higher IC50 at DAT

89
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does MDPV or alpha-PVP have a higher potency at DAT

90
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does MDPV or alpha-PVP have a higher IC50 at SERT

91
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does MDPV or alpha-PVP have a higher potency at SERT

92
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what is the role of the DAT/SERT ratio

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a measure of potential dependence risk

93
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what does a high DAT/SERT ratio mean

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it effects DAT more than SERT

94
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what does a DAT/SERT ratio of 806 mean

A

drug is 806X more potent at DAT than SERT

95
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how do you calculate DAT/SERT ratio

A

you actually divide SERT by DAT

96
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what is the DAT/SERT ratio of cocaine

97
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what is the DAT/SERT ratio of amphetamine

98
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what is the DAT/SERT ratio of MDPV

99
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what is the DAT/SERT ratio of alpha-PVP

A

more than 780

100
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rate MDPV cocaine amphetamine and alpha-PVP by lowest to highest DAT/SERT ratio

A
  • cocaine
  • amphetamine
  • MDPV
  • alpha-PVP
101
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what does the very high DAT/SERT ratio for alpha-PVP mean

A

very dangerous and addictive, more likely to have dependence

102
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what are the medical issues/ symptoms of cathionone related to

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surge in DA, NA, 5HT in periphery

103
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what is the primary problem in several of the cathionoe related deaths

A

hyperthermia

104
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why do lots of people on cathinone take their clothes off

A

hyperthermia

105
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what does hyperthermia lead to with cathinone

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rhambdomyolysis, kidney failure

106
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what can happen to HR with cathinone use

A

tachycardia then bradycardia

107
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what 4 things can happen to cardio system with cathinone

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tachycardia then bradycardia
hypertension
chest pain

108
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what are the psychological symptoms of cathinone

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panic attacks, paranoia, suicidal thoughts, confusion, psychosis

109
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can you die on cathinone alone

110
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what causes the cerebral edema with cathinon use

A

hyponatremia (water enters cells, brain swell)

111
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in the 29 y/o male that died with cathinone, what is the order of events that happened (2)

A

seizure

cerebellar tonsillar herniation

112
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why is cerebellar tonsillar herniation bad

A

cerebellum squeezes through opening at base of skull, pressure on brain stem interferes with respiration and heart beat

113
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what is the original use for dextromethrophan

A

ingredient in cough and cold remedies

114
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what is robotripping

A

when people use robotussin (dextromethorphan)

115
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what are the side effects of dextromethrophan at high cocentrations

A

similar to ethanol or cannabis but more cognitive, motor, and perception impairment

116
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what are the side effects of dextromethrophan at very high cocentrations

A

excited delirium - linked to death

117
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what is the mechanism of action of dextromethrophan and its metabolites

A

block NMDA receptors

118
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what causes psychosis and violence with dextromethrophan use

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blockage of NMDA receptors

119
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what does blockage of NMDA from dextromethrophan cause

A

psychosis and violence

120
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what metabolizes dextromethrophan

121
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what is dextromethrophan metabolized into

A

dextorphan

122
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what is dextophans affinity for NMDA receptors when compared to dextromethrophan

123
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what is the psychoactive effects and dependence risk of dextromethrophan linked to

A

differences in CYP2D6 genes

124
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what do differences in CYP2D6 genes link to

A

different levels of psychoactive effects and dependence risk of dextromethrophan

125
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what does a decreased metabolism of dextromethrophan by CYP2D6 do to euphoria (why)

A

less euphoria

likely because its metabolite, dextorphan, has a higher affinity for the NMDA receptors

126
Q

what are the ingredients in Robitussin

A

dextromethrophan and chlorpheniramine

127
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what is chlorpheniramine

A

an antihistamine

128
Q

what are 2 things that chlorpheniramine does to body at high doses

A

elevated HR and delirium

129
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how does chlorpheniramine cause tachycardia and delirium

A

antagonist at mAChR (at high concentrations)

130
Q

what happens to brain volume if neuronal pruning is inhibited

A

you get a higher brain volume

131
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what happens to mental state with inhibited neuronal pruning (+1 type of dysfunction)

A

brain dysfunction

such as increased impulsivity

132
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what happens to adolescents that use dextromethrophan and why (2 things and what causes that)

A

inhibits neuronal pruning, so bigger volume and more dysfunction (such as increased impulsivity)

133
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are dextromethrophan more or less impulsive

134
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what area in the brain gets increase volume from dextromethrophan

A

PFC, parts of the brain that integrate reward pathway (PALLIDUM)

135
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what does the pallidum do

A

integrate reward pathway signals

136
Q

what part of the brain specifically is affected a lot by dextromethrophan

A

the pallidum

137
Q

what happens to codeine (metabolism)

A

it gets converted into morphine in the brain and liver

138
Q

what is promethazine (2 things it does)

A

antihistamine, inhibits vomiting and induces sleep

139
Q

what are the 2 drugs in the cough syrup used to make sizzurp

A

codeine and promethazine

140
Q

what are 2 drugs that sizzurp is often combined with

A

cannabis and xanax

141
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why does sizzurp and xanax become addictive and lethal

A

because of the synergistic effect of opioids and benzos

142
Q

what is the overall effect of sizzurp (1 word)

143
Q

why does sizzurp cause sedation

A

because codeine acts on the mu-opioid receptors

AND promethazine via central H1 receptors

144
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what are 2 effects of codeine

A

sedation and lack of worry

145
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what does codeine do at high doses

A

inhibits respiration

146
Q

what is the mechanism of action of promethazine

A

blocks central histamine type 1 receptors

147
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what does high doses of promethazine do

A

inhibits respiration and CV effects via mAChR receptors

- sudden death

148
Q

what is the antihistamine in sizzurp

A

promethazine

149
Q

what is the antihistamine in robitussin

A

chlorpheniramine

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