Chapter 6: Ethanol Antagonists Flashcards
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Q
Caffeine does not _______ an intoxicated person, can partially counteract some of the effects of ___ to _____ BACs because it is a stimulant.
A
-sober up, low, moderate
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Q
RO 15-4513 was developed in 1985 and blocks some of ethanols effects because it does what??
It is unlikely to be used clinically because ??? (2)
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-competes for its binding sites on the GABA a receptor..
> does not prevent lethality
> causes convulsions
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Q
Since alcohol affects so many systems is it likely or unlikely that one antagonist could be used to counteract its affects?
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-not likely