Question 1

If a pharmacologist wanted to develop a sleep-inducing drug that did not reduce anxiety,which site should she target the drug for?

Accepted Answer

A)  BZ 2 site. 
B)  BZ 1 site. 
C)  barbiturate site. 
D)  ethanol site. 
A)  BZ 2 site. 
B)  BZ 1 site. 
C)  barbiturate site. 
D)  ethanol site.

Question 2

List the different classes of barbiturates and indicate the lipid solubility for each type.

Accepted Answer

Ultrashort - high lipid solubi

Question 3

Combining a 5-HT₁A receptor antagonist with an SSRI would likely…

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the risk of adverse effects. 
B)  shorten the response time for an anxiolytic effect. 
C)  improve anxiolytic effects but worsen depressive effects. 
D)  diminish an antidepressant's ability to reduce anxiety. 
A)  increase the risk of adverse effects. 
B)  shorten the response time for an anxiolytic effect. 
C)  improve anxiolytic effects but worsen depressive effects. 
D)  diminish an antidepressant's ability to reduce anxiety.

Question 4

Antagonism of alpha2 adrenoceptor acting as heteroceptors on serotonin axon terminals will…

Accepted Answer

A)  increase serotonin release. 
B)  decrease serotonin release. 
C)  increase norepinephrine release. 
D)  decrease norepinephrine release. 
A)  increase serotonin release. 
B)  decrease serotonin release. 
C)  increase norepinephrine release. 
D)  decrease norepinephrine release.

Question 5

BZ I sites are found in the following structures except…

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebellum. 
B)  substantia nigra. 
C)  hippocampus. 
D)  thalamus. 
A)  cerebellum. 
B)  substantia nigra. 
C)  hippocampus. 
D)  thalamus.

Question 6

A gene rapidly activating in response to a stimulus is referred to as a(n)…

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus gene. 
B)  early immediate gene. 
C)  context gene. 
D)  quick response gene. 
A)  stimulus gene. 
B)  early immediate gene. 
C)  context gene. 
D)  quick response gene.

Question 7

In an elevated plus maze,anxiolytic-like effects are shown if a lab rat…

Accepted Answer

A)  spends more time in the open arms than closed arms. 
B)  overall activity in the maze increases. 
C)  spends most of its time in the middle of the maze. 
D)  spends more time in the closed arms than open arms. 
A)  spends more time in the open arms than closed arms. 
B)  overall activity in the maze increases. 
C)  spends most of its time in the middle of the maze. 
D)  spends more time in the closed arms than open arms.

Question 8

The adrenal gland releases cortisol after the pituitary gland releases…

Accepted Answer

A)  prolactin. 
B)  adrenocorticotropic hormone. 
C)  melatonin. 
D)  hydrocortisol. 
A)  prolactin. 
B)  adrenocorticotropic hormone. 
C)  melatonin. 
D)  hydrocortisol.

Question 9

A hormone that serves as an indicator of stress is…

Accepted Answer

A)  neuropeptide Y. 
B)  testosterone. 
C)  cortisol. 
D)  prolactin. 
A)  neuropeptide Y. 
B)  testosterone. 
C)  cortisol. 
D)  prolactin.

Question 10

Finding the hypothalamus and locus coeruleus highly active during a fear situation likely means…

Accepted Answer

A)  the feelings of fear are rapidly declining. 
B)  a person cannot make a decision. 
C)  the person rapidly decides plans on how to respond. 
D)  the sympathetic nervous system is highly activated. 
A)  the feelings of fear are rapidly declining. 
B)  a person cannot make a decision. 
C)  the person rapidly decides plans on how to respond. 
D)  the sympathetic nervous system is highly activated.

Question 11

Benzodiazepines act as ________________ for GABAA receptors.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive modulators 
B)  agonists 
C)  partial agonists 
D)  antagonists 
A)  positive modulators 
B)  agonists 
C)  partial agonists 
D)  antagonists

Question 12

Why might an anticonvulsant drug be effective for anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  It exhibits neuroprotective effects. 
B)  It is a positive modulator for GABAA receptors. 
C)  It is an antagonist for NMDA receptors. 
D)  It is a partial agonist GABAA receptors. 
A)  It exhibits neuroprotective effects. 
B)  It is a positive modulator for GABAA receptors. 
C)  It is an antagonist for NMDA receptors. 
D)  It is a partial agonist GABAA receptors.

Question 13

BZ II sites are found in the…

Accepted Answer

A)  amygdala. 
B)  substantia nigra. 
C)  thalamus. 
D)  cerebellum. 
A)  amygdala. 
B)  substantia nigra. 
C)  thalamus. 
D)  cerebellum.

Question 14

The lifetime prevalence in the U.S.of having some type of anxiety disorder is approximately…

Accepted Answer

A)  0%. 
B)  10%. 
C)  30%. 
D)  60%. 
A)  0%. 
B)  10%. 
C)  30%. 
D)  60%.

If a pharmacologist wanted to develop a sleep-inducing drug that did not reduce anxiety,which site should she target the drug for?

List the different classes of barbiturates and indicate the lipid solubility for each type.

Combining a 5-HT₁A receptor antagonist with an SSRI would likely…

Antagonism of alpha2 adrenoceptor acting as heteroceptors on serotonin axon terminals will…

BZ I sites are found in the following structures except…

A gene rapidly activating in response to a stimulus is referred to as a(n)…

In an elevated plus maze,anxiolytic-like effects are shown if a lab rat…

The adrenal gland releases cortisol after the pituitary gland releases…

A hormone that serves as an indicator of stress is…

Finding the hypothalamus and locus coeruleus highly active during a fear situation likely means…

Benzodiazepines act as ________________ for GABAA receptors.

Why might an anticonvulsant drug be effective for anxiety?

BZ II sites are found in the…

The lifetime prevalence in the U.S.of having some type of anxiety disorder is approximately…

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Exam 14: Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

If a pharmacologist wanted to develop a sleep-inducing drug that did not reduce anxiety,which site should she target the drug for?

List the different classes of barbiturates and indicate the lipid solubility for each type.

Combining a 5-HT₁A receptor antagonist with an SSRI would likely…

Antagonism of alpha2 adrenoceptor acting as heteroceptors on serotonin axon terminals will…

BZ I sites are found in the following structures except…

A gene rapidly activating in response to a stimulus is referred to as a(n)…

In an elevated plus maze,anxiolytic-like effects are shown if a lab rat…

The adrenal gland releases cortisol after the pituitary gland releases…

A hormone that serves as an indicator of stress is…

Finding the hypothalamus and locus coeruleus highly active during a fear situation likely means…

Benzodiazepines act as ________________ for GABAA receptors.

Why might an anticonvulsant drug be effective for anxiety?

BZ II sites are found in the…

The lifetime prevalence in the U.S.of having some type of anxiety disorder is approximately…

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