PSY 365 Exam 3 Gilbert (Don't use as flashcards, not all the options show up)

On average, how many people die a day from complications of cigarette smoking? (In the U.S.)

1,300

A lethal dose of caffeine is about how many cups of coffee?

100

What's the lowest daily dose needed for possible addiction to caffeine?

100mg

Before it was taken out, Four Loko had how much caffeine in a can?

156mg

What percentage of school aged children get diagnosed with ADHD?

2-9.%

The average person in the U.S. consumes how much caffeine a day?

200-400mg

Caffeinism or excessive use of caffeine occurs after a daily amount of?

2000mg

About how much cocaine is in a coca leaf?

200mg

If you smoke a pack and a half a day, roughly how many drags of a cigarette does it equal?

300

Nicotine is the ________ most widely used drug world wide

3rd

On average, the high from smoking methamphetamine lasts how long?

4 hours

What is the average high from consuming amphetamine orally?

4-6 hours

Which of these energy drinks did Dr. G say he hated the most?

5 Hour Energy

On average, how many grams of tar are in a cigarette?

9g

Cocaine affects which neurotransmitter?

Adenosine

Is amphetamine agonist or antagonist?

Agonist

Is cocaine an agonist or antagonist?

Agonist

Cocaethylene is a combination of?

Alcohol + cocaine

Cocaine blocks the reuptake of which neurotransmitters?

All of these

Cocaine was used to treat which of the following?

All of these

In the 1800s, cocaine could be found in what readily available products?

All of these

What are some chronic side effect of methamphetamine?

All of these

Which of these does amphetamine cause to increase in the body?

All of these

Which of these drugs is used in the treatment for cocaine addiction?

All of these

Which of these effects has caffeine been linked to causing in older populations? (over 65)

All of these

What population has the highest rate of smoking?

American Indians

Adderall is a combination of?

Amphetamine & dexamphetamine

What is a possible effect from consistent heavy usage of amphetamine?

Amphetamine psychosis

Is caffeine an agonist or antagonist?

Antagonist

Which part of the brain is not protected by the blood-brain barrier?

Area postrema

Which of these is not used in the production of crystal meth?

Asbestos

Which kind of chocolate has the highest amount of caffeine?

Baking chocolate

What are the two metabolites for cocaine?

Benzoylecgonine + cocaethylene

Ritalin blocks the reuptake of which neurotransmitters?

Both of these

What neurotransmitters does methamphetamine affect?

Both of these

Which of these is a metabolite of nicotine?

Both of these

Which biological sex is more commonly diagnosed with ADHD?

Boys

Which drug is the most widely used world wide?

Caffeine

Caffeine constricts which type of blood vessel?

Cerebral

Theobromine can be found in?

Chocolate

Which cocaine metabolite is active?

Cocaethylene

"Frisco Special" is a combination of?

Cocaine + LSD + heroin

"Speed Ball" is a combination of?

Cocaine + heroin

"Crack" cocaine is made by mixing which two substances?

Cocaine hydrochloride + baking soda

"Free Base" cocaine is made by mixing which two substances?

Cocaine hydrochloride + ether

Levamisole (often mixed with cocaine) is used to treat?

Deworming in animals

Which form of amphetamine is more potent?

Dextroamphetamine

Is nicotine excitatory or inhibitory?

Excitatory

True or False: Amphetamine gets completely broken down (metabolized) by the body

False

True or False: Amphetamine increases appetite

False

True or False: Amphetamine is the same as methamphetamine

False

True or False: Amphetamine stimulates the parasympathetic system

False

True or False: Decaff coffee has absolutely no caffeine

False

True or False: Giving drunk people caffeine is a good way to sober them up

False

True or False: It's impossible to addicted to caffeine

False

True or False: It's not possible to consume a lethal amount of caffeine

False

True or False: It's perfectly legal for caffeine and alcohol to be in any product together (to be sold over the counter, regulated by the FDA)

False

True or False: Methamphetamine hydrochloride is the same as crystal meth

False

True or False: Redbull gives you wings

False

True or False: Second hand smoke is associated with the mainstream smoke of a cigarette

False

True or False: There are no recognized medical uses for cocaine

False

True or False: You cannot experience withdrawal from caffeine

False

Which psychologist used cocaine as a form of treatment?

Freud

Out of these, which is likely to have the lowest amount of caffeine?

Hot coca

Which of these is not a positive effect of cocaine?

Increased strength

What is the fastest route of absorption for amphetamine?

Inhalation

Which method of absorption for cocaine is the fastest?

Inhalation (smoking)

Caffeine is a natural ______?

Insecticide

Cocaine is rarely pure and is often mixed with?

Levamisole

What drug is not used for treatment with cocaine withdrawal?

Lithium

Which form of amphetamine is said to smell like cat urine?

Methamphetamine hydrochloride

Nicotine binds to what receptor?

Nicotinic ACh

Which of these is not released in the gaseous phase of a cigarette?

Nitrogen

Can you smoke cocaine hydrochloride?

No

What of these isn't a metabolite for caffeine?

Oxtopene

Caffeine does not improve what?

Psychomotor performance

What is the best approach for treating cocaine withdrawal?

Psychotherapy & medication

Cocaine hydrochloride is ________ based?

Salt/Ionic

Amphetamine is classified as?

Schedule 2

What is cocaine scheduled as?

Schedule 2

How long does it take for nicotine to get to the brain after inhaling?

Seconds

Which of these is not a primary action of cocaine?

Sedative

Caffeine isn't known to cause which of these side effects?

Seizures

Which of these transmitters does amphetamine not affect?

Serotonin

What characteristics does pure cocaine have? (appearance)

Shiny & sharp

Which method of absorption for cocaine has the longest high?

Snorting

Is nicotine a stimulant or a sedative?

Stimulant

Is amphetamine a natural or synthesized drug?

Synthesized

Theophylline can be found in?

Tea

True or False: Anhedonia is a possible side effect of methamphetamine

True

True or False: Caffeine can be used to treat a headache

True

True or False: Caffeine is the only approved OTC stimulant supplement by the FDA

True

True or False: Cocaine is a natural stimulant

True

True or False: Freud used cocaine as a method of treatment for depression, pain and fatigue

True

True or False: Methamphetamine can also decrease brain volume by up to 5%

True

True or False: Methamphetamine hydrochloride cannot be smoked

True

True or False: Smoking is believed to be one of the biggest public health hazards

True

True or False: There are two streams of smoke with a cigarette

True

True or False: There is no acknowledged medical benefit from crystal meth

True

Energy drinks can cause an excess of what? (especially if you eat a healthy diet)

Vitamins