Question 1

In addition to their efficacy for depression,antidepressant drugs also treat…

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety disorders. 
B)  pain disorders. 
C)  memory disorders. 
D)  sleep disorders. 
A)  anxiety disorders. 
B)  pain disorders. 
C)  memory disorders. 
D)  sleep disorders.

Question 2

The first-line treatments for anxiety disorders are…

Accepted Answer

A)  antidepressant drugs. 
B)  benzodiazepines. 
C)  barbiturates. 
D)  anticonvulsants. 
A)  antidepressant drugs. 
B)  benzodiazepines. 
C)  barbiturates. 
D)  anticonvulsants.

Question 3

List and explain the effects derived from three structures that mediate the effects of benzodiazepines.

Accepted Answer

The substantia nigra and thalamus accoun

Question 4

Benzodiazepines have a high affinity for the…

Accepted Answer

A)  beta3 subunit. 
B)  alpha1 subunit. 
C)  alpha3 subunit. 
D)  alpha5 subunit 
A)  beta3 subunit. 
B)  alpha1 subunit. 
C)  alpha3 subunit. 
D)  alpha5 subunit

Question 5

Accidental overdose may occur due to …

Accepted Answer

A)  forgetting taking the medication earlier. 
B)  taking an incorrect dose. 
C)  having a polymorphism for barbiturate biotransformation. 
D)  COPD. 
A)  forgetting taking the medication earlier. 
B)  taking an incorrect dose. 
C)  having a polymorphism for barbiturate biotransformation. 
D)  COPD.

Question 6

How do SNRIs treat anxiety disorders?

Accepted Answer

#1.SSRIs inhibit 5-HT (serotonin)reuptak

Question 7

Your friend has been dealing with a highly stressful work situation and recently has appeared very tired and seems to constantly have aches and pains.If she has the general adaptation syndrome,which stage is she likely in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exhaustion 
B)  Alarm 
C)  Resistance 
D)  Autoimmune 
A)  Exhaustion 
B)  Alarm 
C)  Resistance 
D)  Autoimmune

Question 8

Hyperventilation and breathing in CO₂ can both produce…

Accepted Answer

A)  enhanced decision making. 
B)  rewarding effects. 
C)  panic. 
D)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
A)  enhanced decision making. 
B)  rewarding effects. 
C)  panic. 
D)  generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 9

An endogenous substance that binds to benzodiazepine sites is called a(n)…

Accepted Answer

A)  endozepine. 
B)  endobenzodiapine. 
C)  benzopeptide. 
D)  pseudobenzamide. 
A)  endozepine. 
B)  endobenzodiapine. 
C)  benzopeptide. 
D)  pseudobenzamide.

Question 10

During which phase of PTSD do studies consistently find higher levels of cortisol?

Accepted Answer

A)  panic phase. 
B)  tonic phase. 
C)  phasic phase. 
D)  avoidance phase. 
A)  panic phase. 
B)  tonic phase. 
C)  phasic phase. 
D)  avoidance phase.

Question 11

Since non-human primates do not self-administer barbiturates,they are not considered substances of abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Benzodiazepines are negative modulators for GABAA receptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A benzodiazepine will have long-lasting effects if…

Accepted Answer

A)  it has poor lipid solubility. 
B)  it has active metabolites. 
C)  someone has a low density of GABAA receptors. 
D)  someone has also taken a barbiturate. 
A)  it has poor lipid solubility. 
B)  it has active metabolites. 
C)  someone has a low density of GABAA receptors. 
D)  someone has also taken a barbiturate.

Question 14

Depression,anxiety,suicidality,and convulsions occurring from abupt withdrawal from a benzodiazepine is called the…

Accepted Answer

A)  tranquilizer withdrawal syndrome. 
B)  benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome. 
C)  anxiolytic withdrawal disorder. 
D)  benzodiazepine depressive disorder. 
A)  tranquilizer withdrawal syndrome. 
B)  benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome. 
C)  anxiolytic withdrawal disorder. 
D)  benzodiazepine depressive disorder.

Question 15

The BZ I site is found on the _______ subunit of the GABAA receptor.

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha1 
B)  beta3 
C)  alpha3 
D)  alpha5 
A)  alpha1 
B)  beta3 
C)  alpha3 
D)  alpha5

Question 16

Electrical stimulation of the amygdala would likely result in…

Accepted Answer

A)  reinforcing effects. 
B)  memory loss. 
C)  a strong fear response. 
D)  drug-seeking behavior. 
A)  reinforcing effects. 
B)  memory loss. 
C)  a strong fear response. 
D)  drug-seeking behavior.

Question 17

Chronic use of barbiturates produces tolerance for anxiolytic effects but not for its…

Accepted Answer

A)  anesthetic effects. 
B)  hypnotic effects. 
C)  reinforcing effects. 
D)  respiratory depression effects. 
A)  anesthetic effects. 
B)  hypnotic effects. 
C)  reinforcing effects. 
D)  respiratory depression effects.

Question 18

The following indicate that barbiturates have abuse potential except…

Accepted Answer

A)  nonhuman primates self-administer barbiturates. 
B)  in human laboratory studies, humans prefer barbiturates just as much as morphine. 
C)  barbiturates reduce stress, thereby serving as negative reinforcers. 
D)  human participants rate barbiturates highly on liking scales. 
A)  nonhuman primates self-administer barbiturates. 
B)  in human laboratory studies, humans prefer barbiturates just as much as morphine. 
C)  barbiturates reduce stress, thereby serving as negative reinforcers. 
D)  human participants rate barbiturates highly on liking scales.

Question 19

A chemical transmitter released from glial cells is called a(n)…

Accepted Answer

A)  glial-neurotransmitter 
B)  glial cell-derived chemical transmitter. 
C)  endotransmitter. 
D)  gliotransmitter. 
A)  glial-neurotransmitter 
B)  glial cell-derived chemical transmitter. 
C)  endotransmitter. 
D)  gliotransmitter.

Question 20

Deciding not to go to a party because of a belief that those at the party will laugh about you or that you may embarass yourself is an example of…

Accepted Answer

A)  specific phobia. 
B)  panic disorder. 
C)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
D)  agoraphobia. 
A)  specific phobia. 
B)  panic disorder. 
C)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
D)  agoraphobia.

In addition to their efficacy for depression,antidepressant drugs also treat…

The first-line treatments for anxiety disorders are…

List and explain the effects derived from three structures that mediate the effects of benzodiazepines.

Benzodiazepines have a high affinity for the…

Accidental overdose may occur due to …

How do SNRIs treat anxiety disorders?

Your friend has been dealing with a highly stressful work situation and recently has appeared very tired and seems to constantly have aches and pains.If she has the general adaptation syndrome,which stage is she likely in?

Hyperventilation and breathing in CO₂ can both produce…

An endogenous substance that binds to benzodiazepine sites is called a(n)…

During which phase of PTSD do studies consistently find higher levels of cortisol?

Since non-human primates do not self-administer barbiturates,they are not considered substances of abuse.

Benzodiazepines are negative modulators for GABAA receptors.

A benzodiazepine will have long-lasting effects if…

Depression,anxiety,suicidality,and convulsions occurring from abupt withdrawal from a benzodiazepine is called the…

The BZ I site is found on the _______ subunit of the GABAA receptor.

Electrical stimulation of the amygdala would likely result in…

Chronic use of barbiturates produces tolerance for anxiolytic effects but not for its…

The following indicate that barbiturates have abuse potential except…

A chemical transmitter released from glial cells is called a(n)…

Deciding not to go to a party because of a belief that those at the party will laugh about you or that you may embarass yourself is an example of…

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Properties of Drugs

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Exam 14: Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

In addition to their efficacy for depression,antidepressant drugs also treat…

The first-line treatments for anxiety disorders are…

List and explain the effects derived from three structures that mediate the effects of benzodiazepines.

Benzodiazepines have a high affinity for the…

Accidental overdose may occur due to …

How do SNRIs treat anxiety disorders?

Your friend has been dealing with a highly stressful work situation and recently has appeared very tired and seems to constantly have aches and pains.If she has the general adaptation syndrome,which stage is she likely in?

Hyperventilation and breathing in CO₂ can both produce…

An endogenous substance that binds to benzodiazepine sites is called a(n)…

During which phase of PTSD do studies consistently find higher levels of cortisol?

Since non-human primates do not self-administer barbiturates,they are not considered substances of abuse.

Benzodiazepines are negative modulators for GABAA receptors.

A benzodiazepine will have long-lasting effects if…

Depression,anxiety,suicidality,and convulsions occurring from abupt withdrawal from a benzodiazepine is called the…

The BZ I site is found on the _______ subunit of the GABAA receptor.

Electrical stimulation of the amygdala would likely result in…

Chronic use of barbiturates produces tolerance for anxiolytic effects but not for its…

The following indicate that barbiturates have abuse potential except…

A chemical transmitter released from glial cells is called a(n)…

Deciding not to go to a party because of a belief that those at the party will laugh about you or that you may embarass yourself is an example of…

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Psychostimulants

Nicotine and Caffeine

Alcohol

GHP and Inhalants

Opioids

Cannabinoids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Antipsychotic Drugs

Filters