Exam 1

Question 1

Pharmacology

Answer 1

Use, effects, and modes of actions of drugs

Question 2

Psychopharmacology

Answer 2

Influence on drugs on behavior and physiological function

Question 3

Neuropharmacology

Answer 3

Influence of drugs on brain function

Question 4

Neuropsychopharmacology

Answer 4

Influence of drugs on brain, behavior, and physiological function

Question 5

How does a psychoactive drug alter brain function?

Answer 5

Alterations in perception, mood, and consciousness

Question 6

What are the uses of psychoactive drugs?

Answer 6

Recreational, therapeutic, and ritual/spiritual

Question 7

Many ways to classify drugs:

Answer 7

1. Source
2. Behavioral/psychological
3. Pharmacological action
4. Chemical structure
5. Legal status

Question 8

Source classification types

Answer 8

Natural, synthetic, semisynthetic

Question 9

Natural examples

Answer 9

opium and cocaine

Question 10

Synthetic examples

Answer 10

Heroine and LSD

Question 11

Synthetic examples

Answer 11

amphetamine and MDMA

Question 12

True or false: drugs often have multiple pharmacological action

Answer 12

true

Question 13

What terms were previously synonymous with addiction

Answer 13

Drug abuse and dependence

Question 14

Physical dependence definition

Answer 14

the body relies on the drug to prevent withdrawal

Question 15

Addiction definition

Answer 15

Uncontrollable cravings, inability to control drug use, compulsive drug use, and use despite doing harm to oneself or others

Question 16

Addiction is classified as a ______ because it is maladaptive

Answer 16

disease

Question 17

True or false: addiction can occur without physical dependence

Answer 17

True