Question 1

Describe the metabolic steps for alcohol.

Accepted Answer

The enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase convert

Question 2

Heavy drinking during a short period of time that exceeds definition for binge drinking is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  extreme drinking. 
B)  tremendous drinking. 
C)  double binge drinking. 
D)  perpetual drinking. 
A)  extreme drinking. 
B)  tremendous drinking. 
C)  double binge drinking. 
D)  perpetual drinking.

Question 3

Inhibition of aldehyde dehydrogenase would be expected to cause an increased amount of:

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol. 
B)  acetaldehyde. 
C)  carbon dioxide. 
D)  acetic acid. 
A)  alcohol. 
B)  acetaldehyde. 
C)  carbon dioxide. 
D)  acetic acid.

Question 4

Distillation provides a means of:

Accepted Answer

A)  making alcohol up to a 15 percent concentration. 
B)  making alcohol without using yeast at any stage of the process. 
C)  bypassing a fermentation process completely. 
D)  going beyond the limits of alcohol production from fermenting. 
A)  making alcohol up to a 15 percent concentration. 
B)  making alcohol without using yeast at any stage of the process. 
C)  bypassing a fermentation process completely. 
D)  going beyond the limits of alcohol production from fermenting.

Question 5

Beneficial effects for cardiovasular function from alcohol are found from:

Accepted Answer

A)  heavy alcohol concentrations. 
B)  moderate alcohol concentrations. 
C)  low alcohol concentrations. 
D)  moderate alchol concentrations, but no more than three days per week. 
A)  heavy alcohol concentrations. 
B)  moderate alcohol concentrations. 
C)  low alcohol concentrations. 
D)  moderate alchol concentrations, but no more than three days per week.

Question 6

You are pharmacologist tasked with developing a drug that will block the rewarding effects of alcohol.Name and provide the rationale for three pharmacologic strategies worth pursueing.

Accepted Answer

Based on the mechanisms described in the

Question 7

All of the following are ways that low concentrations of alcohol is helpful for the cardiovascular system except:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased high-density lipoprotein levels. 
B)  reduced pro-inflammatory cellular signaling. 
C)  disrupts blood platelets from bonding together to form clots. 
D)  inhibition of plasmin, which faclilates blood clot formation. 
A)  increased high-density lipoprotein levels. 
B)  reduced pro-inflammatory cellular signaling. 
C)  disrupts blood platelets from bonding together to form clots. 
D)  inhibition of plasmin, which faclilates blood clot formation.

Question 8

An inhibitor of aldehyde dehyrdogenase would cause a buildup of acetaldehyde.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What effect does chronic alcohol administration have on NMDA receptors?

Accepted Answer

A)  NMDA receptors no longer bind to glutamate. 
B)  Alcohol decreases the flow of ions through NMDA receptors. 
C)  Alcohol causes an upregulation of NMDA receptors. 
D)  Alcohol depletes extracellular levels of cations, leading to reduced excitatory effects from NMDA receptor activation. 
A)  NMDA receptors no longer bind to glutamate. 
B)  Alcohol decreases the flow of ions through NMDA receptors. 
C)  Alcohol causes an upregulation of NMDA receptors. 
D)  Alcohol depletes extracellular levels of cations, leading to reduced excitatory effects from NMDA receptor activation.

Question 10

An alcoholic beverage,usually with 12-15 percent alcohol content,made through fermentation of fruit is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  wine. 
B)  beer. 
C)  malt liquor. 
D)  brandy. 
A)  wine. 
B)  beer. 
C)  malt liquor. 
D)  brandy.

Question 11

A process that separates alcohol from a fermented mixture in order to provide a concentrated alcohol solution is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  fermentation. 
B)  osmosis. 
C)  filtration. 
D)  distillation. 
A)  fermentation. 
B)  osmosis. 
C)  filtration. 
D)  distillation.

Question 12

The ____________ serotonin receptor appears important for dopamine ability to increase dopamine levels in the nucleus accumbens.

Accepted Answer

5-HT3
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Question 13

Blood alcohol concentration indicates the:

Accepted Answer

A)  number of grams of alcohol per 100 mL of blood. 
B)  proof of an alcoholic beverage consumed. 
C)  percentage of alcohol consumed per unit of time. 
D)  amount of alcohol that has accumulated in a particular organ, such as the liver. 
A)  number of grams of alcohol per 100 mL of blood. 
B)  proof of an alcoholic beverage consumed. 
C)  percentage of alcohol consumed per unit of time. 
D)  amount of alcohol that has accumulated in a particular organ, such as the liver.

Question 14

Heavy drinking during a short period of time is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  light drinking if this is the only day drinking occurred during the week. 
B)  21 for 21. 
C)  moderate drinking. 
D)  binge drinking. 
A)  light drinking if this is the only day drinking occurred during the week. 
B)  21 for 21. 
C)  moderate drinking. 
D)  binge drinking.

Question 15

If chronic alcohol use diminishes SK2 channel function,how does alcohol produce inhibitory effects on NMDA receptors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol continues to inhibit ion flow through NMDA receptors. 
B)  SK2 channels facilitate NMDA receptor function, which is counteracted by alcohol. 
C)  Alcohol inhibits Ca+ influx into neurons containing NMDA receptors. 
D)  Thiamine deficiency reduces neuronal activity through a different mechanism. 
A)  Alcohol continues to inhibit ion flow through NMDA receptors. 
B)  SK2 channels facilitate NMDA receptor function, which is counteracted by alcohol. 
C)  Alcohol inhibits Ca+ influx into neurons containing NMDA receptors. 
D)  Thiamine deficiency reduces neuronal activity through a different mechanism.

Question 16

________ alcohol addiction occurs among those at least 25 years and has low genetic risk but high psychosocial risk.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ alcohol addiction occurs among those at...

Question 17

Why might a heavy alcohol user become thiamine deficient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol is a catabolic enzyme for thiamine. 
B)  Alcohol inhibits the transportation of thiamine through intestinal walls. 
C)  Alcohol damages the intestine limiting absorption of a wide variety of nutrients, including thiamine. 
D)  Heavy alcohol users prefer sugary foods that are low in thiamine. 
A)  Alcohol is a catabolic enzyme for thiamine. 
B)  Alcohol inhibits the transportation of thiamine through intestinal walls. 
C)  Alcohol damages the intestine limiting absorption of a wide variety of nutrients, including thiamine. 
D)  Heavy alcohol users prefer sugary foods that are low in thiamine.

Question 18

Alcohol is a positive modulator for GABAA receptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An increased seizure risk from repeated withdrawals from chronic alcohol use is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  kindling. 
B)  alcohol poisoning. 
C)  Type I alcohol addiction. 
D)  alcohol epilepsy. 
A)  kindling. 
B)  alcohol poisoning. 
C)  Type I alcohol addiction. 
D)  alcohol epilepsy.

Question 20

A BAC of 0.16 would be expected to cause:

Accepted Answer

A)  no behavioral effect. 
B)  gross intoxication. 
C)  blackout. 
D)  death. 
A)  no behavioral effect. 
B)  gross intoxication. 
C)  blackout. 
D)  death.

Describe the metabolic steps for alcohol.

Heavy drinking during a short period of time that exceeds definition for binge drinking is called:

Inhibition of aldehyde dehydrogenase would be expected to cause an increased amount of:

Distillation provides a means of:

Beneficial effects for cardiovasular function from alcohol are found from:

You are pharmacologist tasked with developing a drug that will block the rewarding effects of alcohol.Name and provide the rationale for three pharmacologic strategies worth pursueing.

All of the following are ways that low concentrations of alcohol is helpful for the cardiovascular system except:

An inhibitor of aldehyde dehyrdogenase would cause a buildup of acetaldehyde.

What effect does chronic alcohol administration have on NMDA receptors?

An alcoholic beverage,usually with 12-15 percent alcohol content,made through fermentation of fruit is called:

A process that separates alcohol from a fermented mixture in order to provide a concentrated alcohol solution is called:

The ____________ serotonin receptor appears important for dopamine ability to increase dopamine levels in the nucleus accumbens.

Blood alcohol concentration indicates the:

Heavy drinking during a short period of time is called:

If chronic alcohol use diminishes SK2 channel function,how does alcohol produce inhibitory effects on NMDA receptors?

________ alcohol addiction occurs among those at least 25 years and has low genetic risk but high psychosocial risk.

Why might a heavy alcohol user become thiamine deficient?

Alcohol is a positive modulator for GABAA receptors.

An increased seizure risk from repeated withdrawals from chronic alcohol use is called:

A BAC of 0.16 would be expected to cause:

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Exam 8: Alcohol

Describe the metabolic steps for alcohol.

Heavy drinking during a short period of time that exceeds definition for binge drinking is called:

Inhibition of aldehyde dehydrogenase would be expected to cause an increased amount of:

Distillation provides a means of:

Beneficial effects for cardiovasular function from alcohol are found from:

You are pharmacologist tasked with developing a drug that will block the rewarding effects of alcohol.Name and provide the rationale for three pharmacologic strategies worth pursueing.

All of the following are ways that low concentrations of alcohol is helpful for the cardiovascular system except:

An inhibitor of aldehyde dehyrdogenase would cause a buildup of acetaldehyde.

What effect does chronic alcohol administration have on NMDA receptors?

An alcoholic beverage,usually with 12-15 percent alcohol content,made through fermentation of fruit is called:

A process that separates alcohol from a fermented mixture in order to provide a concentrated alcohol solution is called:

The ____________ serotonin receptor appears important for dopamine ability to increase dopamine levels in the nucleus accumbens.

Blood alcohol concentration indicates the:

Heavy drinking during a short period of time is called:

If chronic alcohol use diminishes SK2 channel function,how does alcohol produce inhibitory effects on NMDA receptors?

________ alcohol addiction occurs among those at least 25 years and has low genetic risk but high psychosocial risk.

Why might a heavy alcohol user become thiamine deficient?

Alcohol is a positive modulator for GABAA receptors.

An increased seizure risk from repeated withdrawals from chronic alcohol use is called:

A BAC of 0.16 would be expected to cause:

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Psychostimulants

Nicotine and Caffeine

GHP and Inhalants

Opioids

Cannabinoids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Antipsychotic Drugs

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