Question 1

By serving as a positive modulator for GABAA receptors,alcohol has all of the following actions except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Binds to a site different from the site that GABA binds to. 
B)  Increases the length of GABAA receptor activation. 
C)  Increase the flow of chloride ions into the neuron. 
D)  Prevents downregulation of GABAA receptors. 
A)  Binds to a site different from the site that GABA binds to. 
B)  Increases the length of GABAA receptor activation. 
C)  Increase the flow of chloride ions into the neuron. 
D)  Prevents downregulation of GABAA receptors.

Question 2

Alcohol increases serotonin concentrations in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ventral tegmental area. 
B)  nucleus accumens. 
C)  thalamus. 
D)  cingulate cortex. 
A)  ventral tegmental area. 
B)  nucleus accumens. 
C)  thalamus. 
D)  cingulate cortex.

Question 3

A standard drink is equivalent to about a pint of U.S.domestic beer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Inhibition of alcohol dehydrogenase would be expected to:

Accepted Answer

A)  cause a build up of acetaldehyde. 
B)  prolong the effects of alcohol. 
C)  increase the rate of alcohol elimination. 
D)  inhibit alcohol absorption. 
A)  cause a build up of acetaldehyde. 
B)  prolong the effects of alcohol. 
C)  increase the rate of alcohol elimination. 
D)  inhibit alcohol absorption.

Question 5

The term "blackout" is more technically known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol stupor. 
B)  reversible drug-induced dementia. 
C)  alcohol poisoning. 
D)  divided attention. 
A)  alcohol stupor. 
B)  reversible drug-induced dementia. 
C)  alcohol poisoning. 
D)  divided attention.

Question 6

The enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase converts alcohol to acetaldehyde.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Beverage alcohol is ethanol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is considered moderate drinking for men?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 standard drink per day, but not exceeding 7 drinks per week. 
B)  up to 6 drinks per day, but no more that 14 drinks per week. 
C)  more than 2 standard drinks per day and up to 20 drinks per week. 
D)  2 standard drinks per day, but not exceeding 14 drinks per week. 
A)  1 standard drink per day, but not exceeding 7 drinks per week. 
B)  up to 6 drinks per day, but no more that 14 drinks per week. 
C)  more than 2 standard drinks per day and up to 20 drinks per week. 
D)  2 standard drinks per day, but not exceeding 14 drinks per week.

Question 9

A person described as "blasted" or "slammed" after drinking a lot of alcohol is likely showing signs of:

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol stupor. 
B)  light intoxication. 
C)  blackout. 
D)  alcohol priming. 
A)  alcohol stupor. 
B)  light intoxication. 
C)  blackout. 
D)  alcohol priming.

Question 10

Wernicke-Korsakoff's syndrome is caused by a deficiency in tyrosine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the pharmacological effects that make driving while intoxicated dangerous.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol reduces reaction time,which redu

Question 12

If someone blew a BAC of 0.08,how many grams of alcohol would be found in 100 ml of blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  80 mg 
B)  8 g 
C)  80 g 
D)  0.8 g 
A)  80 mg 
B)  8 g 
C)  80 g 
D)  0.8 g

Question 13

During what circumstances might alcohol be eliminated in half-lives?

Accepted Answer

A)  When alcohol is consumed on a light stomach. 
B)  When alcohol is consumed on a full stomach. 
C)  Ligh consumption of alcohol. 
D)  Heavy consumption of alcohol. 
A)  When alcohol is consumed on a light stomach. 
B)  When alcohol is consumed on a full stomach. 
C)  Ligh consumption of alcohol. 
D)  Heavy consumption of alcohol.

Question 14

An alcoholic drink that is 50 proof consists of 50% alcohol by volume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Damage to the heart caused by chronic heavy alcohol use is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol poisoning. 
B)  alcoholic arrhythmias. 
C)  alcohol associated cirrhosis. 
D)  alcoholic cardiomyopathy. 
A)  alcohol poisoning. 
B)  alcoholic arrhythmias. 
C)  alcohol associated cirrhosis. 
D)  alcoholic cardiomyopathy.

Question 16

Metabolic processes following the consumption of alcohol that cause a build of acetaldehyde are likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  enhance the effects of alcohol. 
B)  produce depressant effects. 
C)  cause noxious affects. 
D)  inhibit alcohol dehydrogenase activity. 
A)  enhance the effects of alcohol. 
B)  produce depressant effects. 
C)  cause noxious affects. 
D)  inhibit alcohol dehydrogenase activity.

Question 17

If a 100ml solution contained 50% alcohol,what is the proof of the solution?

Accepted Answer

A)  100 proof 
B)  50 proof 
C)  25 proof 
D)  Cannot be determined from the information provided. 
A)  100 proof 
B)  50 proof 
C)  25 proof 
D)  Cannot be determined from the information provided.

Question 18

Performing just as well on a motor task while intoxicated for experienced drinkers serves as an example of behavioral tolerance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the two types of reversible drug-induced dementia described in the text.

Accepted Answer

Better known as blackout,there are two t

Question 20

Disulfiram produces unpleasant effects when alcohol is consumed,because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  it creates greater concentrations of acetic acid. 
B)  it prevents the break down of alcohol. 
C)  it causes a build up of acetaldehyde. 
D)  blocks opioid receptors. 
A)  it creates greater concentrations of acetic acid. 
B)  it prevents the break down of alcohol. 
C)  it causes a build up of acetaldehyde. 
D)  blocks opioid receptors.

By serving as a positive modulator for GABAA receptors,alcohol has all of the following actions except:

Alcohol increases serotonin concentrations in the:

A standard drink is equivalent to about a pint of U.S.domestic beer.

Inhibition of alcohol dehydrogenase would be expected to:

The term "blackout" is more technically known as:

The enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase converts alcohol to acetaldehyde.

Beverage alcohol is ethanol.

Which of the following is considered moderate drinking for men?

A person described as "blasted" or "slammed" after drinking a lot of alcohol is likely showing signs of:

Wernicke-Korsakoff's syndrome is caused by a deficiency in tyrosine.

Describe the pharmacological effects that make driving while intoxicated dangerous.

If someone blew a BAC of 0.08,how many grams of alcohol would be found in 100 ml of blood?

During what circumstances might alcohol be eliminated in half-lives?

An alcoholic drink that is 50 proof consists of 50% alcohol by volume.

Damage to the heart caused by chronic heavy alcohol use is called:

Metabolic processes following the consumption of alcohol that cause a build of acetaldehyde are likely to:

If a 100ml solution contained 50% alcohol,what is the proof of the solution?

Performing just as well on a motor task while intoxicated for experienced drinkers serves as an example of behavioral tolerance.

Describe the two types of reversible drug-induced dementia described in the text.

Disulfiram produces unpleasant effects when alcohol is consumed,because it:

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Exam 8: Alcohol

By serving as a positive modulator for GABAA receptors,alcohol has all of the following actions except:

Alcohol increases serotonin concentrations in the:

A standard drink is equivalent to about a pint of U.S.domestic beer.

Inhibition of alcohol dehydrogenase would be expected to:

The term "blackout" is more technically known as:

The enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase converts alcohol to acetaldehyde.

Beverage alcohol is ethanol.

Which of the following is considered moderate drinking for men?

A person described as "blasted" or "slammed" after drinking a lot of alcohol is likely showing signs of:

Wernicke-Korsakoff's syndrome is caused by a deficiency in tyrosine.

Describe the pharmacological effects that make driving while intoxicated dangerous.

If someone blew a BAC of 0.08,how many grams of alcohol would be found in 100 ml of blood?

During what circumstances might alcohol be eliminated in half-lives?

An alcoholic drink that is 50 proof consists of 50% alcohol by volume.

Damage to the heart caused by chronic heavy alcohol use is called:

Metabolic processes following the consumption of alcohol that cause a build of acetaldehyde are likely to:

If a 100ml solution contained 50% alcohol,what is the proof of the solution?

Performing just as well on a motor task while intoxicated for experienced drinkers serves as an example of behavioral tolerance.

Describe the two types of reversible drug-induced dementia described in the text.

Disulfiram produces unpleasant effects when alcohol is consumed,because it:

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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