Question 1

Why is drug action more prolonged in infants and the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)  the drugs are absorbed quicker 
B)  these groups have less neurons 
C)  they these groups are less able to metabolize and excrete drugs 
D)  these groups produce more neurotransmitters 
A)  the drugs are absorbed quicker 
B)  these groups have less neurons 
C)  they these groups are less able to metabolize and excrete drugs 
D)  these groups produce more neurotransmitters

Question 2

Tryptophan decreases the brain production of serotonin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Antagonistic drugs negate the effects of other drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The amount of a drug needed to produce a specific response is the

Accepted Answer

A)  threshold dose 
B)  safety dose 
C)  marginal dose 
D)  effective dose 
A)  threshold dose 
B)  safety dose 
C)  marginal dose 
D)  effective dose

Question 5

To synthesize serotonin, high levels of what amino acid is needed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ttryptophan 
B)  pPeptides 
C)  Aacetic acid 
D)  aAcetaminophen 
A)  Ttryptophan 
B)  pPeptides 
C)  Aacetic acid 
D)  aAcetaminophen

Why is drug action more prolonged in infants and the elderly?

Tryptophan decreases the brain production of serotonin.

Antagonistic drugs negate the effects of other drugs.

The amount of a drug needed to produce a specific response is the

To synthesize serotonin, high levels of what amino acid is needed?

Drugs in Perspective

Drugs in Contemporary Society

Motivations for Drug Use

Drugs and the Law

Alcohol

Tobacco

Narcotics

Sedative Hypnotic Drugs

Psychotherapeutic Drugs

Stimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamines, and Caffeine

Marijuana

Hallucinogen

Over the Counter Drugs

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Exam 5: The Pharmacology and Physiology of Drug Use

Why is drug action more prolonged in infants and the elderly?

Tryptophan decreases the brain production of serotonin.

Antagonistic drugs negate the effects of other drugs.

The amount of a drug needed to produce a specific response is the

To synthesize serotonin, high levels of what amino acid is needed?

Drugs in Perspective

Drugs in Contemporary Society

Motivations for Drug Use

Drugs and the Law

Alcohol

Tobacco

Narcotics

Sedative Hypnotic Drugs

Psychotherapeutic Drugs

Stimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamines, and Caffeine

Marijuana

Hallucinogen

Over the Counter Drugs

Substance Abuse Treatment

Drug Prevention and Education

Filters