Psych 4060 Caffeine

A person who is sensitive to the effects of caffeine would be advised to take which of the following medications for a sinus headache? a.Tylenol b.Excedrin c.Anacin d.Vanquish

A. Tylenol

Caffeine-producing plants are indigenous to __________. a.All of these are correct. b.North America c.China d.West Africa e.South America

A. all are correct

A recent study indicates that an ingredient in coffee appears to protect against ___________. a.liver cirrhosis b.hypertension c.osteoporosis d.peptic ulcer

A. liver cirrhosis

The lethal dose of caffeine for adults is equivalent to __________ cups of coffee. a.75 b.90 c.50 d.30

a. 75

The diuretic effects of caffeine have led to its use in what type of medication? a.appetite suppressants b.decongestants c.cough suppressants d.analgesics

a. appetite suppressants

Caffeine is one of three naturally occurring compounds known as the __________. a.methylxanthines b.theobromines c.tricyclics d.endorphins

a. methylxanthines

Caffeine's primary action is __________. a.stimulation of CNS activity b.a stimulating effect on respiration c.contraction of the heart d.elevation of basal metabolism

a. stimulation of CNS activity

Residents of __________ are the world's top coffee consumers. a.the Netherlands b.Great Britain c.Brazil d.the United States

a. the Netherlands

Which of the following is notable for being a "cradle to grave" drug? a.caffeine b.alcohol c.nicotine d.All of these are correct.

a.caffeine

Estimates are that __________ of the world's population regularly consumes products containing caffeine. a.20% b.90% c.75% d.50%

b. 90%

After consumption, the concentration of caffeine is __________. a.highest in the kidneys b.similar throughout the body c.highest in the brain d.highest in the liver

b. similar throughout the body

In the United States, caffeine is most often consumed in the form of __________. a.chocolate b.colas c.coffee d.tea

c. coffee

Caffeine is primarily excreted from the body as __________. a.amino acids b.electrolytes c.metabolites d.sugars

c. metabolites

The most commonly reported symptom of withdrawal from caffeine is __________. a.decreased alertness b.depression c.headaches d.irritability

c.headaches

Peak levels of caffeine after taking a dose occur in __________. a.1-2 minutes b.1-2 hours c.5-10 minutes d.15-45 minutes

d. 15 - 45 minutes

Symptoms of caffeinism have been shown to appear after _____ mg of caffeine has been consumed. a.750 b.600 c.400 d.250

d. 250

Physical dependence to caffeine can develop __________. a.physical dependence does not develop to caffeine b.after one month of regular use c.almost immediately d.after 3 consecutive days of regular use

d. after 3 consecutive days of regular use

Which popular soft drink contains the highest concentration of caffeine? a.Coca-Cola b.Pepsi-Cola c.Dr. Pepper d.Mountain Dew

d. mountain dew

Individuals who suffer from ___________ should be careful when using caffeine. a.depression b.schizophrenia c.alcohol dependence d.anxiety

d.anxiety

Tea contains ________ as well as caffeine. a.acetylcholine b.nicotine c.theobromine d.theophylline

d.theophylline