ELM 4.1 Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT a component of the mechanism of amfetamine?
a. Inhibition of DAT b. Inhibition of monoamine oxidase c. Inhibition of NET d. Inhibition of SERT
d
Modafinil is used to treat narcolepsy. What is its main mechanism of action?
a. Inhibition of NET b. Inhibition of SERT c. Release of noradrenaline and dopamine d. Unknown, but possibly via DAT inhibition
d
Which of the following drugs is a selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor?
a. Atomoxetine b. Cocaine c. Dexamfetamine d. Methylphenidate
a
Which of the following drugs is an antagonist of adenosine receptors?
a. Caffeine b. Cocaine c. Methylphenidate d. Modafinil
a
Which of the following drugs is not self-administered by animals in models of drug dependence?
a. Amfetamine b. Caffeine c. Cocaine d. Methylphenidate
b
Which of the following drugs is most likely to produce schizophrenia -like symptoms if taken repeatedly over a short period?
a. Amfetamine b. Caffeine c. Cannabis d. Modafinil
b
Which of the following amfetamine derivatives exerts its effects primarily through increasing synaptic serotonin concentrations?
a. 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamfetamine (MDMA) b. Atomoxetine c. Dexamfetamine d. Methylphenidate
a
Which subtype of 5HT receptor is thought to be responsible for the psychotomimetic effects of LSD?
a. 5HT1A b. 5HT2A c. 5HT3 d. 5HT4
b
Which of the following drugs acts by blocking the channel of the NMDA receptor?
a. Mescaline b. Muscimol c. PCP d. Psilocybin
c
Which of the following drugs is a synthetic derivative of a fungal compound?
a. LSD b. Mescaline c. Phalloidin d. Psilocybin
a
