AD - QUIZ 2

T/F a substance must pass through the liver to be subject to first pass metabolism

False

T/F: the most rapid route of administering a drug to reach the brain is intravenously?

False

There are several routes of administering drugs, and some reach the brain faster than others. Which of the following sequences correctly lists the routes of administration from fastest to slowest for getting drugs to the brain?

Inhaling, injecting, mucous membrane absorption, oral

T/ F Synergistic effects can be defined as two or more drugs taken together to produce an effect that is greater than the sum of their individual effects?

True

T/F : Threshold refers to the smallest amount of a substance required to produce a specific effect

True

which of the following are signs of addiction?

continues use despite experiencing physical or psychological problems and consequences

Which statement is true regarding intravenous drug use?

intravenous drug use is the most dangerous method because it bypasses the body's natural defenses

What are 3 symptoms of Post acute Withdrawal Syndrome?

memory loss, loss of focus, sleep loss, dependence of drug

Identify at least 2 common methods used for drug testing

urine sample, hair

Cross tolerance: (is defined as)

when a person develops a tolerance to other similar drugs in the same category