Question 1

Dynorphin A is cleaved from the propeptide ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dynorphin A is cleaved from the propeptide...

Question 2

The activation of an inwardly rectifying K+ channel will cause a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  neuron's membrane to remain in at a resting potential. 
B)  inhibitory postsynaptic potential. 
C)  excitatory postsynaptic potential. 
D)  G-protein to become activated. 
A)  neuron's membrane to remain in at a resting potential. 
B)  inhibitory postsynaptic potential. 
C)  excitatory postsynaptic potential. 
D)  G-protein to become activated.

Question 3

If a student were using a database in order to find articles for a research paper,why might she be unable to find certain key articles?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are special databases for opioids. 
B)  Little research has been conducted on opioids, meaning fewer articles to find. 
C)  The Harrison Act prevents the publication of articles about opioids. 
D)  Some authors use the term opiate, and she didn't also search for this term. 
A)  There are special databases for opioids. 
B)  Little research has been conducted on opioids, meaning fewer articles to find. 
C)  The Harrison Act prevents the publication of articles about opioids. 
D)  Some authors use the term opiate, and she didn't also search for this term.

Question 4

The plant Papaver somniferum contains:

Accepted Answer

A)  cannabinols. 
B)  naturally occurring opioids. 
C)  synthetic heroin. 
D)  dextromethorphan. 
A)  cannabinols. 
B)  naturally occurring opioids. 
C)  synthetic heroin. 
D)  dextromethorphan.

Question 5

A-delta and C fibers are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  reward pathways. 
B)  dopamine pathways. 
C)  pain pathways. 
D)  motor pathways. 
A)  reward pathways. 
B)  dopamine pathways. 
C)  pain pathways. 
D)  motor pathways.

Question 6

Opioids produce ________ effects by inhibiting GABA neurons in the ventral tegmental area.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Most of the pharmacological effects of opioids are produced by activating:

Accepted Answer

A)  mu and delta receptors. 
B)  delta and kappa receptors. 
C)  ORL-1 receptors. 
D)  kappa and mu receptors. 
A)  mu and delta receptors. 
B)  delta and kappa receptors. 
C)  ORL-1 receptors. 
D)  kappa and mu receptors.

Question 8

Aside from morphine and codeine,________ is another opioid found in opium.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Aside from morphine and codeine,________ is another...

Question 9

A mixed opioid receptor agonist-antagonist produces the same effects as a partial opioid receptor agonist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Why might a physician be reluctant to prescribe an opioid analgesic for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Opioid agonists depress respiratory function. 
B)  Opioid agonists cause memory loss, making someone likely to overdose if the person forgot taking the medication earlier. 
C)  Opioids have high abuse potential. 
D)  Opioids drugs are less effective for pain in those with COPD. 
A)  Opioid agonists depress respiratory function. 
B)  Opioid agonists cause memory loss, making someone likely to overdose if the person forgot taking the medication earlier. 
C)  Opioids have high abuse potential. 
D)  Opioids drugs are less effective for pain in those with COPD.

Question 11

Historically,the earliest uses of opium consisted of using as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  medicine. 
B)  means to feel euphoria. 
C)  way to spark philospohical discussions. 
D)  way to prepare soldiers for battle. 
A)  medicine. 
B)  means to feel euphoria. 
C)  way to spark philospohical discussions. 
D)  way to prepare soldiers for battle.

Question 12

The "ascending pathway" begins in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  heart and terminates in the medulla. 
B)  site of injury and terminates in the spinal cord. 
C)  somatosensory cortex and terminates in the hypothalamus. 
D)  spinal cord and sends pain information to the thalamus. 
A)  heart and terminates in the medulla. 
B)  site of injury and terminates in the spinal cord. 
C)  somatosensory cortex and terminates in the hypothalamus. 
D)  spinal cord and sends pain information to the thalamus.

Question 13

Define the following opioids: naturally occurring,semisynthetic,and fully synthetic.

Accepted Answer

We refer to opioids found within opium a

Question 14

Opioids produce reinforcing effects by affecting dopamine and ____________ neurotransmission.

Accepted Answer

A)  glutamate 
B)  serotonin 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  dopamine 
A)  glutamate 
B)  serotonin 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  dopamine

Question 15

Opioids are effective for neuropathic pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An opioid drug that binds only to mu receptors and activates all mu receptors it binds to is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  partial opioid receptor agonist. 
B)  pure opioid receptor agonist. 
C)  full opioid receptor agonist. 
A)  partial opioid receptor agonist. 
B)  pure opioid receptor agonist. 
C)  full opioid receptor agonist.

Question 17

A semisynthetic opioid:

Accepted Answer

A)  contains components that occur naturally and other components produced synthetically. 
B)  is a prodrug that produces an opioid drug as an active metabolite. 
C)  is a synthetically made compound identical to the same compound produced naturally. 
D)  is an opioid synthesized from a naturally occurring opioid. 
A)  contains components that occur naturally and other components produced synthetically. 
B)  is a prodrug that produces an opioid drug as an active metabolite. 
C)  is a synthetically made compound identical to the same compound produced naturally. 
D)  is an opioid synthesized from a naturally occurring opioid.

Question 18

How does activating opioid receptors in the medulla reduce pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  The medulla is the pain center of the brain. 
B)  There is an inhibition of pain signals passing through the medulla to elsewhere in the brain. 
C)  There is a reduction in sympathetic nervous system activity, which makes someone less reactive to pain. 
D)  They produce rewarding effects which counteracts pain signals. 
A)  The medulla is the pain center of the brain. 
B)  There is an inhibition of pain signals passing through the medulla to elsewhere in the brain. 
C)  There is a reduction in sympathetic nervous system activity, which makes someone less reactive to pain. 
D)  They produce rewarding effects which counteracts pain signals.

Question 19

Opioids produce _____________ effects by activating mu receptors in the nucleus accumbens.

Accepted Answer

A)  pain-relieving 
B)  reinforcing 
C)  aversive 
D)  extinguishing 
A)  pain-relieving 
B)  reinforcing 
C)  aversive 
D)  extinguishing

Question 20

Giving an opioid antagonist to an opioid dependent user will produce withdrawal symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Dynorphin A is cleaved from the propeptide ________.

The activation of an inwardly rectifying K+ channel will cause a(n):

If a student were using a database in order to find articles for a research paper,why might she be unable to find certain key articles?

The plant Papaver somniferum contains:

A-delta and C fibers are examples of:

Opioids produce ________ effects by inhibiting GABA neurons in the ventral tegmental area.

Most of the pharmacological effects of opioids are produced by activating:

Aside from morphine and codeine,________ is another opioid found in opium.

A mixed opioid receptor agonist-antagonist produces the same effects as a partial opioid receptor agonist.

Why might a physician be reluctant to prescribe an opioid analgesic for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Historically,the earliest uses of opium consisted of using as a:

The "ascending pathway" begins in the:

Define the following opioids: naturally occurring,semisynthetic,and fully synthetic.

Opioids produce reinforcing effects by affecting dopamine and ____________ neurotransmission.

Opioids are effective for neuropathic pain.

An opioid drug that binds only to mu receptors and activates all mu receptors it binds to is a:

A semisynthetic opioid:

How does activating opioid receptors in the medulla reduce pain?

Opioids produce _____________ effects by activating mu receptors in the nucleus accumbens.

Giving an opioid antagonist to an opioid dependent user will produce withdrawal symptoms.

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Properties of Drugs

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Exam 10: Opioids

Dynorphin A is cleaved from the propeptide ________.

The activation of an inwardly rectifying K+ channel will cause a(n):

If a student were using a database in order to find articles for a research paper,why might she be unable to find certain key articles?

The plant Papaver somniferum contains:

A-delta and C fibers are examples of:

Opioids produce ________ effects by inhibiting GABA neurons in the ventral tegmental area.

Most of the pharmacological effects of opioids are produced by activating:

Aside from morphine and codeine,________ is another opioid found in opium.

A mixed opioid receptor agonist-antagonist produces the same effects as a partial opioid receptor agonist.

Why might a physician be reluctant to prescribe an opioid analgesic for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Historically,the earliest uses of opium consisted of using as a:

The "ascending pathway" begins in the:

Define the following opioids: naturally occurring,semisynthetic,and fully synthetic.

Opioids produce reinforcing effects by affecting dopamine and ____________ neurotransmission.

Opioids are effective for neuropathic pain.

An opioid drug that binds only to mu receptors and activates all mu receptors it binds to is a:

A semisynthetic opioid:

How does activating opioid receptors in the medulla reduce pain?

Opioids produce _____________ effects by activating mu receptors in the nucleus accumbens.

Giving an opioid antagonist to an opioid dependent user will produce withdrawal symptoms.

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Psychostimulants

Nicotine and Caffeine

Alcohol

GHP and Inhalants

Cannabinoids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Antipsychotic Drugs

Filters