S63(2) - Abuse of Prescription Drugs

Question 1

Misues of Drug

Answer 1

Taking a drug that is not prescribed to you. take a drug for something is it not intended for.

Question 2

Abuse of Drug

Answer 2

Taking a drug for a pleasurable or euphoric effect

Question 3

Source of where pain medications are acquired

Answer 3

Free From a frend or relative
bought from a friend or relative
Doctor

Question 4

Physical dependence

Answer 4

someone who is physicallhy dependent on the medication needs continued administration

Question 5

Withdrawl is the only physical indicator of dependence

Answer 5

true

Question 6

The mesolimbic pathway or “reward parthway” is mediated by dopamine and glutamate

Answer 6

true

Question 7

Opiod receptors mu, kappa and delta

Answer 7

true

Question 8

Are tolerance to drugs the same as “physical” dependence to drugs?

Answer 8

No….

Question 9

What neurotransmitter is most implicated in the neurobiology of addiction?

Answer 9

Dopamine

Question 10

Is opioid withdrawal more dangerous than a barbiturate withdrawal?

Answer 10

No… non-fatal.