Exam 4: The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Autonomic effects of cocaine can lead to __________.

Describe the acute effects of cocaine in terms of its stimulant properties and its relationship to the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system.

Which of the following CANNOT be said about the meth epidemic?

Cocaine effects involve changes in the synaptic activity of __________.

Medical professionals recommend that a cocaine abuser wishing to quit should __________.

Physical signs of possible cocaine abuse include irritability,paranoia,feelings of depression,and insomnia.

ADHD generally affects __________.

The most successful commercial use of cocaine in the nineteenth century was a mixture of coca and wine.

Crack cocaine presents fewer hazards in its preparation than does freebase cocaine.

De-cocainized flavor essence is a name for an ingredient in modern-day __________.

Discuss a possible explanation of why a stimulant drug like Ritalin or dextroamphetamine would be effective as a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Although cocaine affects the activity levels of dopamine,__________.

The drug Ritalin and the drug Adderall have been found to be equally effective in the treatment of ADHD.

The only legitimate medical use of cocaine is as a(n)__________.

Withdrawal from amphetamines takes approximately __________.

Compared to snorting cocaine,injecting cocaine is characterized by __________.

Chronic cocaine abuse results in __________.

The Chinese emperor credited with having discovered the herbal basis for amphetamines is also credited with having discovered marijuana and tea.

Amphetamine was first used during WWII to keep soldiers alert during battles.

The stimulant properties of amphetamines were considered superior to those of cocaine because amphetamines __________.