Cannabis

Question 1

Cannabis found in forms of…

Answer 1

Hashish, marijuana, shisha

Question 2

3 active forms of cannabis include…

Answer 2

Tetrahydrocanabinol
Canabinol
Canabidiol

Question 3

4 routes of cannabis administration…

Answer 3

Smoked
Inhaled
Injested
Tablet
(SIIT)

Question 4

6 therapeutic uses of THC (Tetrahydrocanabinol)…

Answer 4

Antiemetic
Antidepressant
Anticonvulsant
Antispasmodic
Glucoma
Asthma

Question 5

4 areas where THC receptors seen….

Answer 5

Cerebral cortex
Hippocampus
Basal ganglia
Cerebellum

Question 6

MOA of THC…

Answer 6

Stimulates sympathetic receptors and inhibits parasympathetic receptors

Question 7

THC possesses CNS stimulation & depression depending on….

Answer 7

Mood of user
Route of administration
Concentration of THC

Question 8

6 mental clinical features of THC poisoning….

Answer 8

Euphoria: floating in air, sense of well-being, talkativeness
Dysphoria: due to CNS depression
Disorientation of space: near things appear far aka accidents
Disorientation of time: minutes appear as hours
Sexual dreams
Increased special senses (hearing, touch and smell)

Question 9

5 physical clinical features of THC poisoning…

Answer 9

Eyes: pupil dilated and conjuctiva congestion
CVS: orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia
GIT: increase appetite to sugar+ dry mouth
Respiratory: depression
Bladder: urinary frequency

Question 10

4 treatment ways of THC poisoning…

Answer 10

Supportive: especially respiration
GIT decontamination: gastric lavage+ charcoal
Specific antidote: NONE
Symptomatic

Question 11

2 main causes of death in THC poisoning…

Answer 11

Central asphyxia
Car accidents ( disorientation of space)