Canabis

Question 1

what is endocannabinoids?

Answer 1

lipid based neurotransmitters

Question 2

What are cannabinoid receptors?

Answer 2

On the surface of cells that endocannabinoids attach to- CB1 (CNS)and CB2 (PNS)

Question 3

What may ECS help to regulate?

Answer 3

Energy balance
Appetite stimulation
Blood pressure
Pain

Question 4

What are the two most common cannabinoids?

Answer 4

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) “high”
Cannabidiol (CBD)

Question 5

3 common marijuana?

Answer 5

Cannabis sativa (c. sativa)
Cannabis indica (c. indica)
Cannabis ruderalis (c. ruderalis)

Question 6

What is delta-9- tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Answer 6

A psychoactive Cannabinoid
can cause euphoria and side effects

Question 7

Synthetic cannabinoids are approved by who for medical use?

Answer 7

FDA

Question 8

what are a few other ways that synthetic cannabinoids is used?

Answer 8

Recreational drug
illicit manufacturing
smoke, vape, ingest, sublingual

Question 9

A Low does of THC can cause?

Answer 9

relaxation

Question 10

A high does of THC can cause?

Answer 10

Paranoia and hallucinations

Question 11

Who is cannabis contraindicated in?

Answer 11

*Pregnancy and lactation
* Psychosis
* Cardiac problems
* Children and teens
* COPD and asthma
* Substance use disorder

Question 12

Cannabis interactions?

Answer 12

Cytochrome P450 enzymes
grapefruit juice
drugs with narrow therapeutic windows
CNS depressants
alcohol(increases CNS symptoms)