Medical Marijuana

Question 1

Define cannabis

Answer 1

marijuana derived from cannabis sativa (controlled substance classified as ScheduleI agent)

Question 2

Define cannabinoids

Answer 2

-aka phytocannabinoids
-chemical in cannabis that causes drug-like effects in the body (CNS and immune system)

Question 3

Psychoactive and non-psychoactive cannabinoids from marijuana plant

Answer 3

Psycho: delta-9 THC

Non-psycho: cannabidiol (CBD)

Question 4

Therapeutic uses for marijuana

Answer 4

pain, spasticity, depression, anxiety, psychosis, seizures, insomnia, glaucoma

Question 5

Therapeutic uses for cannabinoids

Answer 5

tx SE of cancer and cancer tx

Question 6

FDA approved cannabinoids

Answer 6

dronabinol, nabilone, cannabidiol

Question 7

Dronabinol indications

Answer 7

stimulate appetite in pts with AIDS or cancer and counteract weight loss

Question 8

Nabilone indications

Answer 8

n/v caused by chemo

Question 9

Cannabidiol indications

Answer 9

seizure disorder associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy (Lennox-Gastaut and Dravet syndrome)

Question 10

Common SE of THC (10)

Answer 10

altered perception and mood, impaired cognitive fxn, dry mouth, increased HR, anxiety or paranoia, addiction, or withdrawal

Question 11

Common SE of CBD (5)

Answer 11

fatigue, diarrhea, appetite, wt changes, interactions with certain meds (blood thinners)