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1
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The “Rat Park” experiments demonstrated that addiction rates are powerfully determined by

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social and environmental factors

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2
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Drug vaccines, such as NicVax, are probably most effective at

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preventing addiction

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3
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Relapse is most likely induced by all of the following EXCEPT:

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decreased sensitivity of DA receptors

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4
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Stress impacts addiction in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

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stress increases the efficacy of addictive drugs

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5
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The reason antagonist administration strategies are often unsuccessful is due to

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patient non-compliance

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6
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The mesolimbic pathway is made up of neurons that produce

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dopamine

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7
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The drugs used in agonist substitution protocols tend to be chosen because they

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have longer half-lives

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8
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The use of Chantix to help people stop using nicotine is an example of what kind of pharmaceutical approach?

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partial agonist substitution

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9
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Administration of Methadone to heroin addicts is an example of

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agonist substitution

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10
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Using naltrexone to treat alcohol is an example of which pharmaceutical approach?

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antagonist administration

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11
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To which receptor does oxycodone bind the most?

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Mu opioid

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12
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Suboxone is the combination of buprenorphine and

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naloxone

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13
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What is the primary indication for acetaminophen?

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analgesia and antipyresis

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14
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Which of the orders below describes the level of opiate potency, from lowest to highest?

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opium, morphine, heroin

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15
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The cell bodies of nociceptors are found in the

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dorsal root ganglion of the spinal cord

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16
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Fentanyl is at least ____ times more potent than morphine

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80 (-500x)

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17
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WOTF nuclei is NOT a part of the descending pain modification system?

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nucleus basalts

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18
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Dull, diffuse pain signals are transmitted via _______ fibers

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C

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19
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Compared to morphine, heroin is

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more lipid soluable

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20
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The metabolism of codeine into morphine can be blocked by

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SSRIs

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21
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Nicotine might be a helpful therapeutic for the treatment of

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Alzheimer’s disease

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22
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Nicotine is extremely toxic when

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taken orally

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23
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A serious side effect of varenicline is

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seizures

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24
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Nicotine is an ACh

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agonist

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25
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Varenicline is a/an

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nicotine partial agonist

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26
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Caffeine is used off-label to treat migraine headaches, probably because it can

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constrict cerebral blood vessels

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27
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Varenicline should not be combined with alcohol bc taking the two together

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increases the effects of alcohol

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28
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WOTF compounds is NOT commonly found in e-cigarettes?

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BPA

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29
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The route of administration affects nicotine’s

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efficacy and potency

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30
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Nicotine has a negative interaction with

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oral contraceptives

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31
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Compared to modafinil, methylphenidate is ______ effective for the treatment of ADHD, and ______ effective for the treatment of narcolepsy

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equally; more

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32
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A drug that has the same effect as adrenaline is known as a

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Sympathomimetic

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33
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The major pharmacodynamic mechanism of amphetamine is

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increased release of neurotransmitters

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34
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WOTF is NOT a serious side effect of methamphetamine use?

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liver failure

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35
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The primary indication of sibutramine is the treatment of

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obesity

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36
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Withdrawal symptoms of amphetamine dependency include all of the following EXCEPT:

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altered pain threshold

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37
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Methamphetamine is made from amphetamine by substituting a ______ group.

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-CH3

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38
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Methamphetamine produces anorexigenic effects by

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increased CART production in the hypothalamus

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39
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The therapeutic use(s) of amphetamine is/are:

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treatment of both narcolepsy and ADHD

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40
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Cocaine should be used with caution in patients who have

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cardiovascular disease

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41
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Zolpidem is used as a sleep aid bc it has a relatively _____ half-life and ______ metabolites

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short; inactive

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42
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Benzodiazepines have largely replaced treatment for insomnia for the following reasons EXCEPT:

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they are less addictive

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43
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The most common cause of death when combining benzodiazepines with another CNS depressant is

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respiratory depression

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44
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Aldehyde dehydrogenase is an important enzyme in the metabolism of alcohol bc it converts _____ into _____

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acetaldehyde; acetate

45
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The half-life of ethanol is determined by all of the following EXCEPT:

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amount consumed

46
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Temazepam is listed as pregnancy category ______

47
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What class of sedative is temazepam?

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Benzodiazepine

48
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A reason that women have higher blood ethanol levels than men, after accounting for size/weight, is bc women have

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lower levels of alcohol dehydrogenase in their GI system

49
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The pharmacodynamic mechanisms of naltrexone are to

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block opiate receptors

50
Q

What % of automobile accidents that result in at least one fatality are thought to involve alcohol?

51
Q

In the US, marijuana is currently listed under which DEA scheudule?

52
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In CA, marijuana was legalized for non-medical use in

53
Q

The route of administration of Sativex is

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Oral mucosal spray

54
Q

WOTF is NOT a primary indication of dronabinol?

55
Q

The major psychoactive ingredient in the marijuana plant is:

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delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

56
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Nabiximols is a

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non-synthetic cannabinoid agonist

57
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Hashish and marijuana differ mainly in their

58
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A primary indication for cannabidiol is

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seizure reduction

59
Q

WOTF is NOT an off-label use for Epidiolex?

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weight loss

60
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In the US, ______ states have legalized marijuana for either medical or recreational.

61
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The NMDA antagonist class of psychedelics was initially developed as

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anesthetics

62
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The use of psychedelics is not recommended for people who have a history of

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schizophrenia

63
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Ketamine is a/n ______ psychedelic

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NMDA antagonist

64
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Mescaline is commonly derived from

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peyote cactus

65
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The catecholaminelike psychedelics have major effects on the following neurotramsitters

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serotonin and dopamine

66
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The molecular structure of LSD is very similar to that of

67
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LSD is derived from

68
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What is the psychedelic class of mescaline?

69
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WOTF is NOT a serotoninlike psychedelic?

70
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LSD has been studied as a treatment for all of the following EXCEPT:

71
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The following are all advantages of the partial-agonist substitution pharmacological approach EXCEPT:

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blocks pleasurable effects of the drug

72
Q

The use of clonidine to treat alcohol/opiate addiction is an example of which pharmaceutical treatment strategy?

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withdrawal maintenance

73
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The mesolimbic pathways begin the VTA and terminates in the

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nucleus accumbens, amygdala, and PFC

74
Q

The biological definition of addiction states that addictive substances

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activate the VTA pathway

75
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Ibuprofen is an especially good choice for

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nursing mothers

76
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Combining acetaminophen w/ alcohol is dangerous bc it can result in

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hepatotoxicity

77
Q

Vicodin is a combination of hydrocodone and

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acetaminophen

78
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WOTF drugs is a good choice for “poor metabolizers” or patients with comprised liver function?

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propoxyphene

79
Q

What type of opioid drug is pentazocine?

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mixed agonist/antagonist

80
Q

Acetaminophen is not recommended for people who have

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rheumatoid arthritis

81
Q

In addiction to stimulating mu opioid receptors, tapentadol also

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blocks the NET

82
Q

Inhibition of COX-1 results in

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upset stomach

83
Q

Caffeine is a/an

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Adenosine antagonist

84
Q

What is the most widely abused substance in the world?

85
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In terms of toxicity, nicotine has been compared to

86
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The peripheral side effects of psychostimulants resemble activation of the

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sympathetic nervous system

87
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An important target area in the brain for the therapeutic effects of methylphenidate is the

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prefrontal cortex

88
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The excretion rate of methamphetamine is dependent upon

89
Q

Who is most likely at risk of death after consuming cocaine?

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an older adult in his 70s

89
Q

Cocaine is used medically

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as an anesthetic

90
Q

Formication is defined as

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the feeling of insects crawling under the skin

90
Q

What is the pharmacodynamic mechanism of methylphenidate?

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blocks DA reuptake, increases DA release, stimulates DA receptors

90
Q

Severe acute liver toxicity can occur when alcohol is combined with

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acetaminophen

91
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Ethanol is readily soluble in

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both fat and water

92
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An individual’s reduction in problem-solving abilities when under the influence of alcohol is probably due to

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an increase of DA release in the frontal lobes

93
Q

Epidiolex is _______ at CB receptors

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partial agonist

94
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THC can take up to 5 weeks to be completely excreted from the body bc

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it is highly lipid soluble

95
Q

The main ROA for dronabinol is

96
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the most ubiquitous receptors in the brain appear to be those responsive to

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cannabinoids

97
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Marinol is a

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synthetic cannabinoid agonist

98
Q

What is the legal status of peyote in the US?

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it is protected under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act for use by members of the Native American Church

99
Q

PCP is a/n

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glutamate antagonist

100
Q

A therapeutic use of scopolamine is the treatment of

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motion sickness

101
Q

The psychedelic whose action does not directly involve serotonin, dopamine, or acetylcholine neurons is

102
Q

WOTF is NOT an enactogen?

103
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Methylphenidate blocks the reuptake of

104
Q

Zolpidem is a

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non-benzodiazepine BZRA

105
Q

Myristicin is derived from

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