Question 1

How does the antidepressant drug bupropion reduce withdrawal effects in tobacco addicted individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  It activates cholinergic neurons. 
B)  It activates nicotinic receptors. 
C)  It elevates dopamine levels. 
D)  It reduces stress and agitation. 
A)  It activates cholinergic neurons. 
B)  It activates nicotinic receptors. 
C)  It elevates dopamine levels. 
D)  It reduces stress and agitation.

Question 2

Finding that smoking a second cigarette did increase heart like the first cigarette smoke earlier did is an example of which pharmacological effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Receptor desensitization 
B)  Behavioral tolerance 
C)  Acute tolerance. 
D)  Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system. 
A)  Receptor desensitization 
B)  Behavioral tolerance 
C)  Acute tolerance. 
D)  Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Question 3

Activation of nicotinic receptors preferentially increase the activity of the :

Accepted Answer

A)  enteric system. 
B)  immune system. 
C)  sympathetic nervous system. 
D)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
A)  enteric system. 
B)  immune system. 
C)  sympathetic nervous system. 
D)  parasympathetic nervous system.

Question 4

All of the following are a component of e-cigarettes except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cartridge for liquid solutions. 
B)  Control unit. 
C)  Injection system. 
D)  Atomizer. 
A)  Cartridge for liquid solutions. 
B)  Control unit. 
C)  Injection system. 
D)  Atomizer.

Question 5

Cigars typically contain less nicotine than cigarettes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Biotransformation of nicotine produces the active metabolite:

Accepted Answer

A)  cotinine. 
B)  choline. 
C)  acetaldehyde. 
D)  MAO. 
A)  cotinine. 
B)  choline. 
C)  acetaldehyde. 
D)  MAO.

Question 7

α4β2 (alpha4beta2)nicotinic receptors are highly expressed in the following structures except:

Accepted Answer

A)  hippocampus 
B)  medulla 
C)  substantia nigra 
D)  cerebral cortex 
A)  hippocampus 
B)  medulla 
C)  substantia nigra 
D)  cerebral cortex

Question 8

Given that caffeine's pharmacological effects derive from blocking adenosine receptors,we can conclude that adenosine:

Accepted Answer

A)  increase alertness. 
B)  inhibits motor function. 
C)  improves memory. 
D)  causes fatigue. 
A)  increase alertness. 
B)  inhibits motor function. 
C)  improves memory. 
D)  causes fatigue.

Question 9

Agitation,anxiousness,and insomnia caused by high doses of caffeine is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  caffeine syndrome. 
B)  somnolence. 
C)  caffeinism. 
D)  synesthesia. 
A)  caffeine syndrome. 
B)  somnolence. 
C)  caffeinism. 
D)  synesthesia.

Question 10

Describe the differences between first generation and modern e-cigarettes.Also,describe the difference between an e-cigarette user described as a smoker versus and e-cigarette user described as a vaper.

Accepted Answer

First-generation e-cigarettes were desig

Question 11

A compound in tobacco that inhibits monoamine oxidase is likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  increase nicotine's rewarding effects. 
B)  inhibit biotransformation of nicotine. 
C)  reduce desensitization of nicotinic receptors. 
D)  increase upregulation of nicotinic receptors. 
A)  increase nicotine's rewarding effects. 
B)  inhibit biotransformation of nicotine. 
C)  reduce desensitization of nicotinic receptors. 
D)  increase upregulation of nicotinic receptors.

Question 12

Nicotine's effects on cognition are diminished after chronic administration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

You are a pharmacologist working for a tobacco company.For an upcoming company meeting,you have been asked to propose ways that tobacco blends and products can be developed to maximize the amount of nicotine a user will absorb.Develop and explain a strategy that you will provide at the meeting.

Accepted Answer

The pH is important for nicotine,in orde

Question 14

Nicotine may improve:

Accepted Answer

A)  breathing. 
B)  attention. 
C)  coordination. 
D)  cardiovascular function. 
A)  breathing. 
B)  attention. 
C)  coordination. 
D)  cardiovascular function.

Question 15

The nicotine abstinence syndrome primarily consists of :

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological withdrawal symptoms. 
B)  physical withdrawal symptoms. 
C)  paranoia and delusions. 
D)  increased pain sensitivity. 
A)  psychological withdrawal symptoms. 
B)  physical withdrawal symptoms. 
C)  paranoia and delusions. 
D)  increased pain sensitivity.

Question 16

Transitioning from an acute to a chronic smoker most likely depends on :

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance to negative subjective effects. 
B)  one's previous experience using addictive substances. 
C)  one's socioeconomic status. 
D)  one use of caffeinated products. 
A)  tolerance to negative subjective effects. 
B)  one's previous experience using addictive substances. 
C)  one's socioeconomic status. 
D)  one use of caffeinated products.

Question 17

A __________ is a water pipe used for smoking tobacco.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ is a water pipe used...

Question 18

A e-cigarette user who has never been a tobacco smoker is likely to consider himself a:

Accepted Answer

A)  water pipe smoker. 
B)  smokeless tobacco user. 
C)  smoker. 
D)  vapor. 
A)  water pipe smoker. 
B)  smokeless tobacco user. 
C)  smoker. 
D)  vapor.

Question 19

The activated state for nicotinic receptors is typically longer than the desensitized state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Cigarette filters are supposed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce the amount of tar inhaled. 
B)  improve the flavor of tobacco. 
C)  trap nicotine. 
D)  reduce second-hand smoke. 
A)  reduce the amount of tar inhaled. 
B)  improve the flavor of tobacco. 
C)  trap nicotine. 
D)  reduce second-hand smoke.

How does the antidepressant drug bupropion reduce withdrawal effects in tobacco addicted individuals?

Finding that smoking a second cigarette did increase heart like the first cigarette smoke earlier did is an example of which pharmacological effect?

Activation of nicotinic receptors preferentially increase the activity of the :

All of the following are a component of e-cigarettes except:

Cigars typically contain less nicotine than cigarettes.

Biotransformation of nicotine produces the active metabolite:

α4β2 (alpha4beta2)nicotinic receptors are highly expressed in the following structures except:

Given that caffeine's pharmacological effects derive from blocking adenosine receptors,we can conclude that adenosine:

Agitation,anxiousness,and insomnia caused by high doses of caffeine is called:

Describe the differences between first generation and modern e-cigarettes.Also,describe the difference between an e-cigarette user described as a smoker versus and e-cigarette user described as a vaper.

A compound in tobacco that inhibits monoamine oxidase is likely to:

Nicotine's effects on cognition are diminished after chronic administration.

You are a pharmacologist working for a tobacco company.For an upcoming company meeting,you have been asked to propose ways that tobacco blends and products can be developed to maximize the amount of nicotine a user will absorb.Develop and explain a strategy that you will provide at the meeting.

Nicotine may improve:

The nicotine abstinence syndrome primarily consists of :

Transitioning from an acute to a chronic smoker most likely depends on :

A __________ is a water pipe used for smoking tobacco.

A e-cigarette user who has never been a tobacco smoker is likely to consider himself a:

The activated state for nicotinic receptors is typically longer than the desensitized state.

Cigarette filters are supposed to:

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Psychostimulants

Alcohol

GHP and Inhalants

Opioids

Cannabinoids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

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Exam 7: Nicotine and Caffeine

How does the antidepressant drug bupropion reduce withdrawal effects in tobacco addicted individuals?

Finding that smoking a second cigarette did increase heart like the first cigarette smoke earlier did is an example of which pharmacological effect?

Activation of nicotinic receptors preferentially increase the activity of the :

All of the following are a component of e-cigarettes except:

Cigars typically contain less nicotine than cigarettes.

Biotransformation of nicotine produces the active metabolite:

α4β2 (alpha4beta2)nicotinic receptors are highly expressed in the following structures except:

Given that caffeine's pharmacological effects derive from blocking adenosine receptors,we can conclude that adenosine:

Agitation,anxiousness,and insomnia caused by high doses of caffeine is called:

Describe the differences between first generation and modern e-cigarettes.Also,describe the difference between an e-cigarette user described as a smoker versus and e-cigarette user described as a vaper.

A compound in tobacco that inhibits monoamine oxidase is likely to:

Nicotine's effects on cognition are diminished after chronic administration.

You are a pharmacologist working for a tobacco company.For an upcoming company meeting,you have been asked to propose ways that tobacco blends and products can be developed to maximize the amount of nicotine a user will absorb.Develop and explain a strategy that you will provide at the meeting.

Nicotine may improve:

The nicotine abstinence syndrome primarily consists of :

Transitioning from an acute to a chronic smoker most likely depends on :

A __________ is a water pipe used for smoking tobacco.

A e-cigarette user who has never been a tobacco smoker is likely to consider himself a:

The activated state for nicotinic receptors is typically longer than the desensitized state.

Cigarette filters are supposed to:

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Psychostimulants

Alcohol

GHP and Inhalants

Opioids

Cannabinoids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Antipsychotic Drugs

Filters