drugs of abuse

Question 1

tetrahydrocannabinol ( weed)

Answer 1

hallucinogens

Question 2

this class of drugs blocks adenosine receptors in the CNS; ( adenosine inhibits DA release and caffeine directly enhances DA transmission)

Answer 2

methylxanthines

Question 3

this drug can be used as a local anesthetic ; also used in Dx of Horners Syndrome

Answer 3

cocaine

Question 4

varenicline

Answer 4

psychomotor stimulants ( parasympathetic agonists)

Question 5

which drug was a mainstay of asthma therapy

Answer 5

theophylline

Question 6

theophylline

Answer 6

psychomotor stimulants ( methylxanthines)

Question 7

methylfenidate

Answer 7

psychomotor stimulant ( Amphetamines)

Question 8

this drug blocks the reuptake of monoamines ( NE, 5HT , and DA) > prolongs effects of these neurotransmitters such as euphoria

Answer 8

cocaine

Question 9

dextroamphetamine + amphetamine

Answer 9

psychomotor stimulant ( Amphetamines)

Question 10

these two drugs are similar to amphetamine; specific for the DA transporter preventing reuptake of DA; used to tx narcolepsy and other sleep disorders

Answer 10

armodafanil and modafanil

Question 11

nicotine

Answer 11

psychomotor stimulants ( parasympathetic agonists)

Question 12

MoA of this specific drug at low doses causes ganglionic stimulation and at high doses causes ganglionic blockade

Answer 12

nicotine

Question 13

this drug is similar to amphetamines but it enters the brain more slowly; also used for ADHD ( one of the most rx’d in children)

Answer 13

methylphenidate

Question 14

this drug used to be used to prevent people from falling asleep

Answer 14

methamphetamine ( sleep)

Question 15

clinical use of these drugs includes relaxing smooth muscles of the bronchioles

Answer 15

methylxanthines

Question 16

dexmethylphenidate

Answer 16

psychomotor stimulant ( Amphetamines)

Question 17

phencyclidine

Answer 17

hallucinogens

Question 18

armodafanil

Answer 18

psychomotor stimulant ( Amphetamines)

Question 19

this drug inhibits reuptake of NE, 5HT, and DA; blocks NMDA receptor which blocks the NMDA glutamate receptor > prevents passage of Ca

Answer 19

phencyclidine ( PCP)

Question 20

caffeine

Answer 20

psychomotor stimulants ( methylxanthines)

Question 21

lisdexamfetamine

Answer 21

psychomotor stimulant ( Amphetamines)

Question 22

this drug is a partial agonist at the neuronal nicotinic Ach receptors in CNS; attenuates the rewarding effects of nicotine if a person relapses

Answer 22

varenicline

Question 23

dronabinol

Answer 23

hallucinogens

Question 24

amphetamine

Answer 24

psychomotor stimulant ( Amphetamines)

Question 25

alcohol, benzodiazepenes, opioids

Answer 25

other forms of drug abuse

Question 26

this drug has receptors that are found on inhibitory presynaptic nerve terminals

Answer 26

THC ( Weed)

Question 27

this drug can be used in the tx of appetite stimulation for HIV pts; also used for anti nausea in chemo pts

Answer 27

THC ( weed)

Question 28

modafinil

Answer 28

psychomotor stimulant ( Amphetamines)

Question 29

these drugs have the ability to induce altered perceptual states

Answer 29

hallucinogens

Question 30

this drug shows 5HT activity and activation of sympathetic nervous system

Answer 30

LSD

Question 31

these drugs are a substrate for the enzyme that is responsible for reuptake of NE and DA; inhibits MAOs

Answer 31

amphetamines

Question 32

dextroamphetamine

Answer 32

psychomotor stimulant ( Amphetamines)

Question 33

this drug is used in the tx of ADHD and narcolepsy

Answer 33

amphetamines

Question 34

what is a cannabinoid used to treat nausea for chemo pts

Answer 34

dronabinol

Question 35

lysergic acid diethylamide

Answer 35

hallucinogens

Question 36

cocaine

Answer 36

psychomotor stimulant