Question 1

Alzheimer's disease has been linked to deficiencies in nicotinic receptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

It is possible to develop a tolerance to a drug you have never taken before.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the text,which of the following is NOT a principal route of drug administration?

Accepted Answer

A) absorption through skin membranes 
B) injection 
C) inhalation 
D) biotransformation 
A) absorption through skin membranes 
B) injection 
C) inhalation 
D) biotransformation

Question 4

Dangerous interactions can result from__________.

Accepted Answer

A) drug/drug combinations 
B) food/drug combinations 
C) both A and B 
D) neither A nor B 
A) drug/drug combinations 
B) food/drug combinations 
C) both A and B 
D) neither A nor B

Question 5

Which type of drug tolerance depends upon processes in the neuron?

Accepted Answer

A) metabolic tolerance 
B) pharmacodynamic tolerance 
C) pharmacokinetic tolerance 
D) behavioral tolerance 
A) metabolic tolerance 
B) pharmacodynamic tolerance 
C) pharmacokinetic tolerance 
D) behavioral tolerance

Question 6

Which of the following plays the most important role in determining the final result after a drug is repeatedly administered?

Accepted Answer

A) the timing of drug administration 
B) the acute effects of drugs administered close together in time 
C) the chronic effects of drugs administered close together in time 
D) the age of the individual 
A) the timing of drug administration 
B) the acute effects of drugs administered close together in time 
C) the chronic effects of drugs administered close together in time 
D) the age of the individual

Question 7

The blood-brain barrier cannot be crossed by a drug that is fat soluble.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The hypothalamus controls __________.

Accepted Answer

A) feeding behavior 
B) drinking behavior 
C) sexual behavior 
D) all of the above 
A) feeding behavior 
B) drinking behavior 
C) sexual behavior 
D) all of the above

Question 9

Contrast the hindbrain,the midbrain,and the forebrain regions in terms of their general responsibilities.Which region do drugs typically affect first,and which region do they typically affect last?

Accepted Answer

The hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain a

Question 10

All drugs have similar elimination half-lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the blood-brain barrier responsible for?

Accepted Answer

A) guarding the brain by keeping blood from "drowning" brain cells 
B) acting as a resource for neurotransmitters in the blood to communicate with the brain 
C) prohibiting drugs and other molecules from passing from the bloodstream into the brain 
D) all of the above 
A) guarding the brain by keeping blood from "drowning" brain cells 
B) acting as a resource for neurotransmitters in the blood to communicate with the brain 
C) prohibiting drugs and other molecules from passing from the bloodstream into the brain 
D) all of the above

Question 12

The most recently evolved region of the human brain is the prefrontal cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an injection technique?

Accepted Answer

A) intravenous 
B) intramuscular 
C) subcutaneous 
D) vein-popping 
A) intravenous 
B) intramuscular 
C) subcutaneous 
D) vein-popping

Question 14

A major function of endorphins is to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) allow us to fall asleep 
B) cause us to feel less pain 
C) prevent schizophrenia 
D) reduce hallucinations after LSD is ingested 
A) allow us to fall asleep 
B) cause us to feel less pain 
C) prevent schizophrenia 
D) reduce hallucinations after LSD is ingested

Question 15

Inhibition of the ______ is the reason for dizziness after drinking alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) substantia nigra 
B) cerebral cortex 
C) cerebellum 
D) central nervous system in general 
A) substantia nigra 
B) cerebral cortex 
C) cerebellum 
D) central nervous system in general

Question 16

Schizophrenia is strongly suspected to be related to neurons sensitive to __________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

It is reasonable that antiepileptic medications would increase levels of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) dopamine 
B) GABA 
C) endorphins 
D) serotonin 
A) dopamine 
B) GABA 
C) endorphins 
D) serotonin

Question 18

Inhalation is to gas as snorting is to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) liquid 
B) smoke 
C) powder 
D) vapor 
A) liquid 
B) smoke 
C) powder 
D) vapor

Question 19

Sensory pathways leading to the CNS are considered part of the __________.

Accepted Answer

A) autonomic system 
B) extracranial system 
C) peripheral nervous system 
D) sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system 
A) autonomic system 
B) extracranial system 
C) peripheral nervous system 
D) sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system

Question 20

A major disadvantage of drug inhalation is that the linings leading from the throat to the lungs become irritated over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Alzheimer's disease has been linked to deficiencies in nicotinic receptors.

It is possible to develop a tolerance to a drug you have never taken before.

According to the text,which of the following is NOT a principal route of drug administration?

Dangerous interactions can result from__________.

Which type of drug tolerance depends upon processes in the neuron?

Which of the following plays the most important role in determining the final result after a drug is repeatedly administered?

The blood-brain barrier cannot be crossed by a drug that is fat soluble.

The hypothalamus controls __________.

Contrast the hindbrain,the midbrain,and the forebrain regions in terms of their general responsibilities.Which region do drugs typically affect first,and which region do they typically affect last?

All drugs have similar elimination half-lives.

What is the blood-brain barrier responsible for?

The most recently evolved region of the human brain is the prefrontal cortex.

Which of the following is NOT an injection technique?

A major function of endorphins is to __________.

Inhibition of the ______ is the reason for dizziness after drinking alcohol.

Schizophrenia is strongly suspected to be related to neurons sensitive to __________.

It is reasonable that antiepileptic medications would increase levels of __________.

Inhalation is to gas as snorting is to __________.

Sensory pathways leading to the CNS are considered part of the __________.

A major disadvantage of drug inhalation is that the linings leading from the throat to the lungs become irritated over time.

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Exam 3: How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

Alzheimer's disease has been linked to deficiencies in nicotinic receptors.

It is possible to develop a tolerance to a drug you have never taken before.

According to the text,which of the following is NOT a principal route of drug administration?

Dangerous interactions can result from__________.

Which type of drug tolerance depends upon processes in the neuron?

Which of the following plays the most important role in determining the final result after a drug is repeatedly administered?

The blood-brain barrier cannot be crossed by a drug that is fat soluble.

The hypothalamus controls __________.

Contrast the hindbrain,the midbrain,and the forebrain regions in terms of their general responsibilities.Which region do drugs typically affect first,and which region do they typically affect last?

All drugs have similar elimination half-lives.

What is the blood-brain barrier responsible for?

The most recently evolved region of the human brain is the prefrontal cortex.

Which of the following is NOT an injection technique?

A major function of endorphins is to __________.

Inhibition of the ______ is the reason for dizziness after drinking alcohol.

Schizophrenia is strongly suspected to be related to neurons sensitive to __________.

It is reasonable that antiepileptic medications would increase levels of __________.

Inhalation is to gas as snorting is to __________.

Sensory pathways leading to the CNS are considered part of the __________.

A major disadvantage of drug inhalation is that the linings leading from the throat to the lungs become irritated over time.

Drugs and Behavior Today

Drug-Taking Behavior: the Personal and Social Concerns

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Narcotics: Opium, Heroin, and Synthetic Opiates

Lsd and Other Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Anabolic Steroids and Drug Abuse in Sports

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Performance Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports

Depressents and Inhalants

Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Dietary Supplements

Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

Substance-Abuse Prevention

Substance-Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Change

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