Question 1

A less elaborate water-pipe for smoking cannabis is generally referred to as a…

Accepted Answer

A)  cannabis pipe. 
B)  bong. 
C)  e-cigarette. 
D)  hookah. 
A)  cannabis pipe. 
B)  bong. 
C)  e-cigarette. 
D)  hookah.

Question 2

An inhibitor of the enzyme phospholipase D would likely…

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce levels of anandamide. 
B)  increase levels of 2-arachidonoylglycerol. 
C)  reduce levels of 2-arachidonoylglycerol. 
D)  increase levels of anandamide. 
A)  reduce levels of anandamide. 
B)  increase levels of 2-arachidonoylglycerol. 
C)  reduce levels of 2-arachidonoylglycerol. 
D)  increase levels of anandamide.

Question 3

The effects of cannabidiol are likely not mediated by CB1 receptors because cannabidiol…

Accepted Answer

A)  does not cross the blood-brain barrier. 
B)  has a weak binding affinity for CB1 receptors. 
C)  is rapidly catabolized by enzymes in the liver. 
D)  is an antagonist for CB1 receptors. 
A)  does not cross the blood-brain barrier. 
B)  has a weak binding affinity for CB1 receptors. 
C)  is rapidly catabolized by enzymes in the liver. 
D)  is an antagonist for CB1 receptors.

Question 4

A concern that cannabis use can lead to overall disinterest in engaging in work or effortful tasks is called…

Accepted Answer

A)  amotivational syndrome. 
B)  drive inhibition disorder. 
C)  alternative reinforcement expectancy. 
D)  excessive inattention disorder. 
A)  amotivational syndrome. 
B)  drive inhibition disorder. 
C)  alternative reinforcement expectancy. 
D)  excessive inattention disorder.

Question 5

You are a company pharmacologist who is developing a cannabinoid compound to serve as an antipsychotic drug.Describe the pharmacological action of the drug and include brain structures that could be implicated in the drug's antipsychotic effects.

Accepted Answer

Since canabis may increase the risk of s

Question 6

Which form of cannabis is likely to be baked into a dessert,like brownies or cookies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Synthetic marijuana. 
B)  Hashish. 
C)  Liquid incense. 
D)  Marijuana. 
A)  Synthetic marijuana. 
B)  Hashish. 
C)  Liquid incense. 
D)  Marijuana.

Question 7

In the study by Foltin and colleagues (1990)that examined amotivation syndrome in humans treated with cannabis,the researchers concluded that…

Accepted Answer

A)  an amotivation syndrome does occur from cannabis use. 
B)  cannabis use made effortful tasks seem less effortful. 
C)  users lost track of time and therefore engaged in more work. 
D)  the effectiveness of reinforcers in the study was reduced. 
A)  an amotivation syndrome does occur from cannabis use. 
B)  cannabis use made effortful tasks seem less effortful. 
C)  users lost track of time and therefore engaged in more work. 
D)  the effectiveness of reinforcers in the study was reduced.

Question 8

Drugs that act on the cannabinoid system are called…

Accepted Answer

A)  THC. 
B)  cannabinoids. 
C)  cannabis-like drugs. 
D)  cannabidol-like drugs. 
A)  THC. 
B)  cannabinoids. 
C)  cannabis-like drugs. 
D)  cannabidol-like drugs.

Question 9

The finding that more delta-9-THC is vaporized from an e-liquid for an e-cigarette than from a lighting a cannabis cigarette suggests that…

Accepted Answer

A)  the chemical structure for delta-9-THC in an e-liquid has a lower vaporization point. 
B)  users likely inhale e-cigarettes more deeply than they do cannabis cigarettes. 
C)  e-cigarettes provide a more effective means of vaporizing THC. 
D)  users are more likely to prefer smoking cannabis cigarettes. 
A)  the chemical structure for delta-9-THC in an e-liquid has a lower vaporization point. 
B)  users likely inhale e-cigarettes more deeply than they do cannabis cigarettes. 
C)  e-cigarettes provide a more effective means of vaporizing THC. 
D)  users are more likely to prefer smoking cannabis cigarettes.

Question 10

What factors might prolong the effects of delta-9-THC?

Accepted Answer

Cannabis use leads to the accumulation o

Question 11

In a drug discrimination assessing the subjective effects of delta-9-THC in humans,the subjective effects of delta-9-THC are similar to…

Accepted Answer

A)  psychostimulants. 
B)  benzodiazepines. 
C)  opioids. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  psychostimulants. 
B)  benzodiazepines. 
C)  opioids. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 12

Cannabinoids may reduce pain by acting in the _________.

Accepted Answer

cerebral c

Question 13

The study by Georgotas and Zeidenberg (1976)suggests that…

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance occurs very quickly, even for infrequent users. 
B)  occasional use can lead to profound withdrawal effects. 
C)  cannabis withdrawal syndrome occurs from extensive frequent use. 
D)  tolerance does not occur from frequency cannabis use. 
A)  tolerance occurs very quickly, even for infrequent users. 
B)  occasional use can lead to profound withdrawal effects. 
C)  cannabis withdrawal syndrome occurs from extensive frequent use. 
D)  tolerance does not occur from frequency cannabis use.

Question 14

The storage of delta-9-THC in body fat prevents all effects from delta-9-THC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What effect would a CB1 receptor antagonist cause if administered directly to the thalamus and spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depression. 
B)  Increased pain sensitivity. 
C)  Reduced hunger. 
D)  Improved immune system functioning. 
A)  Depression. 
B)  Increased pain sensitivity. 
C)  Reduced hunger. 
D)  Improved immune system functioning.

Question 16

The ability of a CB1 receptor agonist to reduce pain is related to which structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus. 
B)  basal ganglia. 
C)  nucleus accumbens. 
D)  hypothalamus. 
A)  thalamus. 
B)  basal ganglia. 
C)  nucleus accumbens. 
D)  hypothalamus.

Question 17

Cannabis was once listed as a medicine in …

Accepted Answer

A)  The Merck Guide to Medications. 
B)  The Pharmacists Manual. 
C)  The Pharmacopoeia of the United States of America. 
D)  The Physician's Desk Reference. 
A)  The Merck Guide to Medications. 
B)  The Pharmacists Manual. 
C)  The Pharmacopoeia of the United States of America. 
D)  The Physician's Desk Reference.

Question 18

The reddening of conjunctivae from cannabis use causes…

Accepted Answer

A)  an aversion to bright lights. 
B)  memory loss. 
C)  a runny nose. 
D)  bloodshot eyes. 
A)  an aversion to bright lights. 
B)  memory loss. 
C)  a runny nose. 
D)  bloodshot eyes.

Question 19

In addition to 2-arachidonoylglycerol,another endocannabinoid is _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In addition to 2-arachidonoylglycerol,another endocannabinoid is _________....

Question 20

WIN522122-2 and JWH-018 are both examples of…

Accepted Answer

A)  treatments for cannabis addiction. 
B)  synthetic marijuana. 
C)  antagonists for cannabinoid receptors. 
D)  endocannabinoids. 
A)  treatments for cannabis addiction. 
B)  synthetic marijuana. 
C)  antagonists for cannabinoid receptors. 
D)  endocannabinoids.

A less elaborate water-pipe for smoking cannabis is generally referred to as a…

An inhibitor of the enzyme phospholipase D would likely…

The effects of cannabidiol are likely not mediated by CB1 receptors because cannabidiol…

A concern that cannabis use can lead to overall disinterest in engaging in work or effortful tasks is called…

You are a company pharmacologist who is developing a cannabinoid compound to serve as an antipsychotic drug.Describe the pharmacological action of the drug and include brain structures that could be implicated in the drug's antipsychotic effects.

Which form of cannabis is likely to be baked into a dessert,like brownies or cookies?

In the study by Foltin and colleagues (1990)that examined amotivation syndrome in humans treated with cannabis,the researchers concluded that…

Drugs that act on the cannabinoid system are called…

The finding that more delta-9-THC is vaporized from an e-liquid for an e-cigarette than from a lighting a cannabis cigarette suggests that…

What factors might prolong the effects of delta-9-THC?

In a drug discrimination assessing the subjective effects of delta-9-THC in humans,the subjective effects of delta-9-THC are similar to…

Cannabinoids may reduce pain by acting in the _________.

The study by Georgotas and Zeidenberg (1976)suggests that…

The storage of delta-9-THC in body fat prevents all effects from delta-9-THC.

What effect would a CB1 receptor antagonist cause if administered directly to the thalamus and spinal cord?

The ability of a CB1 receptor agonist to reduce pain is related to which structure?

Cannabis was once listed as a medicine in …

The reddening of conjunctivae from cannabis use causes…

In addition to 2-arachidonoylglycerol,another endocannabinoid is _________.

WIN522122-2 and JWH-018 are both examples of…

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Psychostimulants

Nicotine and Caffeine

Alcohol

GHP and Inhalants

Opioids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Antipsychotic Drugs

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Exam 11: Cannabinoids

A less elaborate water-pipe for smoking cannabis is generally referred to as a…

An inhibitor of the enzyme phospholipase D would likely…

The effects of cannabidiol are likely not mediated by CB1 receptors because cannabidiol…

A concern that cannabis use can lead to overall disinterest in engaging in work or effortful tasks is called…

You are a company pharmacologist who is developing a cannabinoid compound to serve as an antipsychotic drug.Describe the pharmacological action of the drug and include brain structures that could be implicated in the drug's antipsychotic effects.

Which form of cannabis is likely to be baked into a dessert,like brownies or cookies?

In the study by Foltin and colleagues (1990)that examined amotivation syndrome in humans treated with cannabis,the researchers concluded that…

Drugs that act on the cannabinoid system are called…

The finding that more delta-9-THC is vaporized from an e-liquid for an e-cigarette than from a lighting a cannabis cigarette suggests that…

What factors might prolong the effects of delta-9-THC?

In a drug discrimination assessing the subjective effects of delta-9-THC in humans,the subjective effects of delta-9-THC are similar to…

Cannabinoids may reduce pain by acting in the _________.

The study by Georgotas and Zeidenberg (1976)suggests that…

The storage of delta-9-THC in body fat prevents all effects from delta-9-THC.

What effect would a CB1 receptor antagonist cause if administered directly to the thalamus and spinal cord?

The ability of a CB1 receptor agonist to reduce pain is related to which structure?

Cannabis was once listed as a medicine in …

The reddening of conjunctivae from cannabis use causes…

In addition to 2-arachidonoylglycerol,another endocannabinoid is _________.

WIN522122-2 and JWH-018 are both examples of…

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Psychostimulants

Nicotine and Caffeine

Alcohol

GHP and Inhalants

Opioids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Antipsychotic Drugs

Filters