Question 1

Based on the actions of cocaine,one might infer that a toxin that suddenly destroyed synaptic vesicle walls would:

Accepted Answer

A)  also cause the destruction of dopamine. 
B)  cause an increase in dopamine levels in the synaptic cleft. 
C)  cause all dopamine to be degraded by monoamine oxidase. 
D)  cause a decrease in further dopamine synthesis. 
A)  also cause the destruction of dopamine. 
B)  cause an increase in dopamine levels in the synaptic cleft. 
C)  cause all dopamine to be degraded by monoamine oxidase. 
D)  cause a decrease in further dopamine synthesis.

Question 2

A user may not be able to achieve the same high after long term use compared to when he started using the drug due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  cross tolerance. 
B)  behavioral tolerance. 
C)  pharmacokinetic tolerance. 
D)  pharmacodynamic tolerance. 
A)  cross tolerance. 
B)  behavioral tolerance. 
C)  pharmacokinetic tolerance. 
D)  pharmacodynamic tolerance.

Question 3

Bath salts typically contain drugs called synthetic ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bath salts typically contain drugs called synthetic...

Question 4

Experimental vaccines for psychostimulant addiction:

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent absorption of psychostimulant drugs. 
B)  prevent psychostimulants from blocking dopamine membrane transporters. 
C)  prevent a psychostimulant from crossing the blood-brain barrier. 
D)  catabolize psychostimulant drugs. 
A)  prevent absorption of psychostimulant drugs. 
B)  prevent psychostimulants from blocking dopamine membrane transporters. 
C)  prevent a psychostimulant from crossing the blood-brain barrier. 
D)  catabolize psychostimulant drugs.

Question 5

A psychostimulant found in Ephedra Sinica is ______________.

Accepted Answer

ephedrine

Question 6

Methamphetamine reduces saliva production by:

Accepted Answer

A)  activating the sympathetic nervous system. 
B)  blocking glands that secrete saliva. 
C)  increasing bloodflow to the mouth. 
D)  acting in the hypothalamus to reduce thirst. 
A)  activating the sympathetic nervous system. 
B)  blocking glands that secrete saliva. 
C)  increasing bloodflow to the mouth. 
D)  acting in the hypothalamus to reduce thirst.

Question 7

Cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript (CART)has all of the following functions or effects except:

Accepted Answer

A)  produces psychostimulant effects. 
B)  counteracts effects produced by a psychostimulant. 
C)  elevates dopamine levels. 
D)  decreases locomotor activity. 
A)  produces psychostimulant effects. 
B)  counteracts effects produced by a psychostimulant. 
C)  elevates dopamine levels. 
D)  decreases locomotor activity.

Question 8

For a time,cocaine was an ingredient in Coca Cola softdrinks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why are psychostimulant drugs also referred to as sympathomimetics?

Accepted Answer

A)  They increase the activity of the sympathetic nervous system. 
B)  They invoke feelings of sympathy. 
C)  They produce rewarding effects. 
D)  They increase the activity of mesolimbic dopamine neurons. 
A)  They increase the activity of the sympathetic nervous system. 
B)  They invoke feelings of sympathy. 
C)  They produce rewarding effects. 
D)  They increase the activity of mesolimbic dopamine neurons.

Question 10

A psychostimulant drug causing teeth grinding,skin picking,or nail biting in humans would serve as an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  punding. 
B)  stereotypy. 
C)  purposeful behavior. 
D)  psychosis. 
A)  punding. 
B)  stereotypy. 
C)  purposeful behavior. 
D)  psychosis.

Question 11

The effects that psychostimulants have on autonomic nervous system activity suggests that they activate the ______________ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The effects that psychostimulants have on autonomic...

Question 12

Amphetamines represent a class of psychostimulant drugs that:

Accepted Answer

A)  include cocaine and methylphenidate. 
B)  worsen symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
C)  produce a diverse series of effects, including depressant effects. 
D)  share a similar chemical structure. 
A)  include cocaine and methylphenidate. 
B)  worsen symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
C)  produce a diverse series of effects, including depressant effects. 
D)  share a similar chemical structure.

Question 13

The shortest time of onset for cocaine comes from the inhalation administration route.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A large pool of stored dopamine molecules in an axon terminal as a result of cocaine administration will:

Accepted Answer

A)  all be catabolized by monoamine oxidase. 
B)  enter the synaptic cleft through dopamine membrane transporters. 
C)  be graded and reused for dopamine synthesis. 
D)  allow a greater release of dopamine when the neuron is stimulated. 
A)  all be catabolized by monoamine oxidase. 
B)  enter the synaptic cleft through dopamine membrane transporters. 
C)  be graded and reused for dopamine synthesis. 
D)  allow a greater release of dopamine when the neuron is stimulated.

Based on the actions of cocaine,one might infer that a toxin that suddenly destroyed synaptic vesicle walls would:

A user may not be able to achieve the same high after long term use compared to when he started using the drug due to:

Bath salts typically contain drugs called synthetic ______________.

Experimental vaccines for psychostimulant addiction:

A psychostimulant found in Ephedra Sinica is ______________.

Methamphetamine reduces saliva production by:

Cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript (CART)has all of the following functions or effects except:

For a time,cocaine was an ingredient in Coca Cola softdrinks.

Why are psychostimulant drugs also referred to as sympathomimetics?

A psychostimulant drug causing teeth grinding,skin picking,or nail biting in humans would serve as an example of:

The effects that psychostimulants have on autonomic nervous system activity suggests that they activate the ______________ nervous system.

Amphetamines represent a class of psychostimulant drugs that:

The shortest time of onset for cocaine comes from the inhalation administration route.

A large pool of stored dopamine molecules in an axon terminal as a result of cocaine administration will:

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Exam 6: Psychostimulants

Based on the actions of cocaine,one might infer that a toxin that suddenly destroyed synaptic vesicle walls would:

A user may not be able to achieve the same high after long term use compared to when he started using the drug due to:

Bath salts typically contain drugs called synthetic ______________.

Experimental vaccines for psychostimulant addiction:

A psychostimulant found in Ephedra Sinica is ______________.

Methamphetamine reduces saliva production by:

Cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript (CART)has all of the following functions or effects except:

For a time,cocaine was an ingredient in Coca Cola softdrinks.

Why are psychostimulant drugs also referred to as sympathomimetics?

A psychostimulant drug causing teeth grinding,skin picking,or nail biting in humans would serve as an example of:

The effects that psychostimulants have on autonomic nervous system activity suggests that they activate the ______________ nervous system.

Amphetamines represent a class of psychostimulant drugs that:

The shortest time of onset for cocaine comes from the inhalation administration route.

A large pool of stored dopamine molecules in an axon terminal as a result of cocaine administration will:

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Nicotine and Caffeine

Alcohol

GHP and Inhalants

Opioids

Cannabinoids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Antipsychotic Drugs

Filters