AD 102 Physiology and Pharmacology III

the average street cost of an ounce in the US is ________________

$200-400

how long after ingestion do the effects of LSD begin to appear?

15 - 60 minutes

Marijuana has been illegal in the US since

1937

what is the usual current strength of LSD street samples?

20 - 80 micrograms

marijuana in the urine of regular users is detectable for ________________ weeks

3 - 6 weeks

the hallucinogenic effects of salvia divinorum last for ________ minutes

30

approximately how long do the effects of LSD last?

6 - 8 hours

which is true A. gambling college students are less likely to be heavy drinkers B. college students have a higher rate of pathological gambling than the general public C. unlike the general public, there are approximately the same numbers of male and female gamblers D. gambling has a minimal impact on college students grades

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which of the following conditions found in a drug addict is not found in a compulsive gambler A. tissue dependence B. withdrawal C. tolerance D. denial 1. A and C 2. B and C 3. B, C and D 4. ALL (none are symptoms found in gamblers)

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which of the following are also associated with marijuana withdrawal inability to concentrate and marijuana cravings chill, aches, and sweating sleep disturbances and slight tremors decreased appetite and stomach pain

ALL

candy flipping refers to combining ____________ & ___________

LSD and X (ecstasy)

psychological effects of marijuana withdrawal include all except which of the following anger depression anxiety irritability

NONE all the symptoms listed "ARE" psychological effects of marijuana withdrawal

ketamine is most similar to ___ ___ ___

P C P

the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies is

a group of scientist studying the therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs for health benefits

the effects of inhalants most often resemble those of ____________ and cause _____________ alcohol and drowsiness cocaine and stimulation LSD and hallucinations marijuana and boredom

alcohol and drowsiness

which statement best describes bulimia nervosa an addiction to weight loss, fasting and being as thin as possible an addiction to binge eating followed by weight control techniques like over exercising a way to cleanse the body of unwanted toxins

an addiction to binge eating followed by weight control techniques like over exercising

which statement is true about anorexia anorexia is practiced mostly by pre-teens anorexics know how thin they are but think they should be even thinner anorexics have a distorted perception of their body's shape and size death rates among anorexia patients is up to 3% if they continue to practice

anorexics have a distorted perception of their body's shape and size

Hashish is made from _______________________

cannabis resin

people who smoke marijuana commonly present with which physical ailments?

chronic bronchitis

compulsive shoppers describe the same relief of bad feelings and subsequent high as someone describing the use of ________________

cocaine

prolonged use of MDMA ( X - ecstasy ) has what effect on sexual function decreased orgasm in women and sexual arousal in men increased orgasm in women and sexual arousal in men both a and b no effect on female orgasm or male sexual arousal

decreased orgasm in women and sexual arousal in men

PCP is particularly dangerous because it causes ________________________ ________________________ _________________ behavior

depersonalization aggressiveness violent behavior

what is a major reason why some people become compulsive shoppers (develop oniomania)? D ______________

depression

which are visual indication a person may be on MDMA pinpoint pupils with droopy eyelids dilated pupils and twitching eyelids closed eyes to minimize visual hallucinations shifty eyes

dilated pupils and twitching eyelids

which disorder is similar to compulsive shopping? hoarding shoplifting pick-pocketing arson

hoarding

low doses of _________________ act as a stimulant while higher doses make it a powerful hallucinogenic psychedelic

ibogaine

misperceiving a rope as a threatening snake is an example of an ___________________ (mistaken perception of real stimuli)

illusion

which types of psychedelics exert most of their effects through serotonin receptors?

indole alkaloids

the mental effects of LSD, mushrooms and other indole psychedelics result from _____________ with the ______________ _____________ _______________ & subsequent ____________ __________ of _________________ receptors

interactions with the brain's serotonin receptors & subsequent down regulation of serotonin receptors

which is a primary reason for sexual addictions? low self worth exposure to skimpy clothing and sexually suggestive mannerisms R-rated movies and television the easy availability of condoms

low self worth

the term chasing in problem gambling means? ____________ ___________

recoup losses to try to recoup gambling losses by continuing to gamble

which statement best describes binge eating regularly eating large amounts of food at one sitting without vomiting a weight gain of 30% over a normal actuarial table weight a compulsion toward high-fat and high-carbohydrate foods compulsive eating and vomiting

regularly eating large amounts of food at one sitting without vomiting

retrograde amnesia is associated with ________________________ _________________ and refers to _______________ ___________ of events shortly _______________ using the drugs

rohypnol GHB "memory loss" of events shortly "before" using the drugs

drugs that stimulate which neurotransmitter have the potential to treat sexual addiction? acetylcholine dopamine serotonin GABA

serotonin

the effects experienced after the use of indole psychedelics are caused by disruptions in which of the following neurotransmitters _________________ _________________ ________________

serotonin dopamine norepinephrine

the sensation of a big win for a gambler is the equivalent of the elation of buying a new car getting a raise an alcohol induced buzz the first intense rush from cocaine

the first intense rush from cocaine

the effects all-arounders have on the user depends on the users ___________ _____________ (mental anticipation) the _______________ ______________ (the environment) the _______________ __________________ (how much)

the users "mind set" the "physical setting" the "amount taken"

which of the following most accurately describes the addiction profile for psychedelics such as psilocybin mushrooms, LSD and peyote

they do not generally produce compulsive drug-seeking behavior and are considered addictive

which statement about compulsive behavior is true B. the reasons for compulsive behaviors are identical to those for compulsive drug use

B. the reasons for compulsive behaviors are identical to those for compulsive drug use

when does a compulsive shopper experience the highest level of excitement? before purchase after purchase receiving purchase driving home with purchase

BEFORE PURCHASE

which gene signals a susceptibility to both alcoholism and gambling?

DRD2A1 (ALLELE GENE) remember by D eez aRe D ee 2 two Deez aRe Dee 2 - these are the two

which of the following statements are TRUE about cell phones and cell phone addiction? 1. there are about 100M cell phones in the US 2. excessive use of cell phones can cause skin polyps 3. some people measure their self-esteem by the activity of their cell phone 4. excessive use of cell phones can damage hearing A. 2 & 4 B. 1 & 3 C. All the above D. None of the above E. other

E. other - which statement is TRUE

DRD2A1 allele gene has its greatest effect on which neurotransmitter system?

dopamine - just remember D(dopamine)RD(dopamine)2A1 DRD2A1 - dopamine R dopamine 2 A1

generally a gambler who is drawn to a slot machine is escape seeking action seeking professional gambler not a real gambler

escape seeking

all-arounders are known by their designations (names) as _____________________ & ____________________

hallucinogens & psychedelics

ketamine and PCP both _______________ _____________ the user and the effects usually last _________- ________ hours and bad trips are common

mentally disassociate 1 - 6 hours

which is the most compulsive kind of gambler? pathological at risk happy social

pathological

which chemicals are most responsible for the psychedelic effects of magic mushrooms?

psilocin and psilocybin

peyote and MDMA take_______________ hours to reach their peak and they have ______________________ properties similar to amphetamine

several hours to reach their peak they have STIMULANT properties similar to amphetamine