PSYC 313 Quizzes (exam 3)

Those who are age 21-25 have the highest rates of binge drinking (T or F)

True

with chronic alcohol consumption, the activity of one enzyme that metabolizes alcohol increases, which in part explains tolerance in heavy drinkers (T or F)

True

women are more susceptible to blackouts than men are (T or F)

True

The synthetic cannabinoid Spice binds more fully to brain cannabinoid receptors than does THC and may produce more intense effects (T or F)

True

Which is true about those who are more likely to approve of marijuana legalization? A. Democrats more than Republicans B. Baby Boomers more than Millennials C. Hispanics more than whites D. Females more than males

A. Democrats more than Republicans

Which is false about endocannabinoids? A. Endocannabinoids were first discovered by Sol Snyder and Candace Pert in the 1970s B. Endocannabinoids include anandamide and 2-AG C. Endocannabinoids are synthesized and released from the postsynaptic neuron, travel backwards across the synapse, and bind to cannabinoid receptors on presynaptic nerve terminals D. Endocannabinoids are not stored in vesicles

A. Endocannabinoids were first discovered by Sol Snyder and Candace Pert in the 1970s

Which of the following effects are associated with LSD? A. Increased body temperature B. Constricted pupils C. Increased appetite D. Reduced heart rate

A. Increased body temperature

Which is true about marijuana laws and their ramifications? A. The United States has a higher percentage of its population in prison than any other industrialized nation B. Most of those convicted of marijuana possession serve 1-5 years in prison C. Possession of marijuana carries very high penalties in Italy and Spain D. Cannabis use is about twice as high in the Netherlands than in the U.S.

A. The United States has a higher percentage of its population in prison than any other industrialized nation

Which is true about tolerance to hallucinogenic drugs? A. Users of one hallucinogenic drug also become tolerant to the effects of other hallucinogenic drugs B. Once tolerance develops, it remains for upwards of 18 months C. Chronic users never develop tolerance to MDMA's enhancement of empathy D. Tolerance develops very slowly

A. Users of one hallucinogenic drug also become tolerant to the effects of other

Which is true about vaporizing marijuana? A. Vaping marijuana does not get hot enough to burn the plant material B. All of the potential dangers of using marijuana are eliminated when vaping instead of smoking C. Vaping marijuana gets THC to the brain faster than smoking it D. Since marijuana is fat-soluble, vaporizing gets significantly less of the active ingredient into the body

A. Vaping marijuana does not get hot enough to burn the plant material

Which is true about the alcohol content of different drinks? A. Wine has a higher percentage of alcohol than beer B. Alcohol has a higher boiling point than water C. The worm found in some bottles of tequila causes hallucinations when eaten D. A beverage that is 24 proof is 48% alcohol

A. Wine has a higher percentage of alcohol than beer

Which of the following is not affected by ethanol? A. Endogenous cannabinoids B. GABA C. Acetylcholine D. Glutamate E. Dopamine

C. Acetylcholine

Which is incorrect about the neurotransmitters affected by the hallucinogenic drugs? A. Atropa belladonna--Acetylcholine B. PCP--Glutamate C. Amanita muscaria--Acetylcholine D. Psilocybin--Serotonin

C. Amanita muscaria--Acetylcholine

Which is true about a bad trip? A. Bad trips are best treated with NSAIDs B. A bap trip is when visual disturbances such as trails or flashes of color occur long after the drug has left the body C. Bad trips are associated with disturbing images, anxiety, agitation, and terror D. About 50% of first time LSD users will have a bad trip

C. Bad trips are associated with disturbing images, anxiety, agitation, and terror

Which of the following is a phenylethylamine psychedelic hallucinogen? A. Ibogaine B. Amanita muscaria C. Mescaline D. Bufotenine

C. Mescaline

Which of the following is not a plant-based hallucinogen? A. Atropa belladonna B. Ibogaine C. Psilocybin D. Peyote

C. Psilocybin

Which is true about alcohol use in the 19th century in the United States? A. The strongest prohibitions regarding alcohol use were in place during the Civil War B. By 1830, most of the population acknowledged that abstaining from alcohol was the healthiest choice a person could make C. The Women's Christian Temperance Union was a short-lived and largely failed organization that actually led to more liberal alcohol laws D. The early 19th century was a time of the heaviest drinking in the country's history

D. The early 19th century was a time of the heaviest drinking in the country's history

Which is FALSE about hallucinogens? A. They have been used in religious rituals B. These drugs are generally non-addictive C. Their actions can be dependent on the setting and a person's mindset D. They are the most recently created of all drugs; there were no known hallucinogens until 1939

D. They are the most recently created of all drugs; there were no known hallucinogens until 1939

Which of the following is not a psychedelic hallucinogen? A. Psilocybin B. Peyote C. MDMA E. Salvia

E. Salvia

Which is true about marijuana? A. There are no known instances of anyone becoming addicted to or dependent on marijuana B. Marijuana smokers have greatly increased rates of lung cancer compared to tobacco smokers C. Marijuana has been proven to improve memory D. People who drive after smoking marijuana drive more quickly and are more likely to take risks E. All of the above are true F. All of the above are false

F. All of the above are false

About 22% of Americans report using marijuana monthly or more (T or F)

False

All dissociative hallucinogenic drugs are synthetic (T or F)

False

MDMA has been proven to cause cognitive damage in users; those who had used MDMA at least once showed a decrease in their IQ by 24 points (T or F)

False

MDMA was created by Albert Hoffman (T or F)

False

Many people who have a BAC of 0.8 don't feel intoxicated (T or F)

False

Members of the Native American Church are legally able to use any and all drugs in their religious ceremonies (T or F)

False

Mescaline is the major psychoactive substance in psilocybin mushrooms (T or F)

False

Since alcohol and PCP work at different sites, it is safe to combine alcohol with PCP (T or F)

False

Anticholinergic deliriants have a low therapeutic index (T or F)

True

By the mid 1960s, tens of thousands of psychiatric patients had received LSD as a form of treatment (T or F)

True

If a type of liquor is 40% alcohol, it is 80-proof (T or F)

True

Ketamine was used as a surgical anesthetic on the battlefields in Vietnam (T or F)

True

MDMA increases levels of oxytocin (T or F)

True

Marijuana grows everywhere in the world except for Antarctica and the Arctic Circle (T or F)

True

Marijuana is an effective treatment for chronic pain in adults (T or F)

True

Marijuana today generally has a significantly higher THC content than the marijuana that was available in the 1960s and 1970s (T or F)

True

Potatoes and tomatoes are part of the same family as belladonna and mandrake (T or F)

True

SSRI antidepressants decrease the effects of LSD because they have extremely long durations of action and prevent LSD from binding to the serotonin transporter (T or F)

True

Which of the following health problems are associated with MDMA? A. Increased body temperature B. Dehydration C. Sudden fall in blood pressure D. The "leaping factor" where the brain suddenly leaps out of the skull and flops around on the floor

A. Increased body temperature

Which of the following hallucinogens has the highest percentage of use by high school seniors? A. MDMA B. PCP C. LSD D. Salvia

A. MDMA

Which is true about the cannabis plant? A. Only female plants produce flower or buds B. Cannabis sativa contains anandamide and Cannabis indica contains 2AG C. After it is pollinated, the cannabis plant boosts its production of THC

A. Only female plants produce flower or buds

Which is true about MDMA? A. Slang terms include ecstasy and Molly B. Is currently a schedule III drug C. It is a naturally occurring product derived from the Ecstasis mollinorum vine D. First created in 1985

A. Slang terms include ecstasy and Molly

What is Charlotte's Web? A. A type of plant that has been proven to cure epilepsy B. A strain of cannabis that is high in cannabidiol and low in THC C. The name of a group of cannabis dispensaries in Colorado D. A strain of cannabis that is particularly psychoactive due to its high THC levels

B. A strain of cannabis that is high in cannabidiol and low in THC

Which of the following is true about alcohol? A. Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase is the enzyme that breaks alcohol down into acetaldehyde B. Acetaldehyde is toxic, and may cause vomiting C. Women generally have more alcohol dehydrogenase than men, which means the alcohol is eliminated from their system faster than in men D. All of the above are true

B. Acetaldehyde is toxic, and may cause vomiting

Which is true about adverse effects from acute heavy drinking? A. Smoking cigarettes eases hangover B. Bourbon may cause more frequent and severe hangovers than vodka C. 99% of those who drink alcohol have experienced a hangover D. The best way to treat a hangover is with acetaminophen

B. Bourbon may cause more frequent and severe hangovers than vodka

Which is false about medical uses of hallucinogens? A. MDMA may be an effective treatment for PTSD B. Dissociative hallucinogens have been proven to cure depression C. Sub-hallucinogenic doses of psilocybin and LSD can reduce the pain from cluster headaches D. Hallucinogens have been used to treat alcohol, drug, and tobacco addiction

B. Dissociative hallucinogens have been proven to cure depression

Which of the following countries has the lowest per capita alcohol consumption? A. Italy B. Iran C. Australia D. Canada

B. Iran

Which of the following has the longest duration of action? A. MDMA B. LSD C. Psilocybin D. DMT E. Peyote

B. LSD

Which is true about the history of marijuana? A. Marijuana use decreased during prohibition as the nation entered a period of abstaining from all drugs and alcohol B. Marijuana was legal in the United States until the 20th century C. Cannabis wasn't introduced to the Western hemisphere until the 19th century D. Marijuana was classified as a schedule I drug with the passage of the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937

B. Marijuana was legal in the United States until the 20th century

Which of the following countries has the highest per capita alcohol consumption? A. India B. Russia C. Afghanistan D. United States

B. Russia

Which is true about LSD? A. The effective dose is about 500mg B. Was derived from a fungus that grows on rye or barley C. Causes the visual cortex to communicated less than it normally does with other areas of the brain D. Inhibits activity in the locus coeruleus

B. Was derived from a fungus that grows on rye or barley

Which is true about ethanol's effects on neurotransmitters? A. Ethanol blocks acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction B. Ethanol boosts glutamate's activity C. In the ventral tegmental area (VTA), ethanol indirectly decreases GABA transmission D. In the VTA, ethanol inhibits opioid action

C. In the ventral tegmental area (VTA), ethanol indirectly decreases GABA transmission

Which of the following is true about marijuana's effects on the body? A. Increases gastrointestinal inflammation B. Constricts blood vessels to the skin C. Raises heart rate D. Makes sperm swim faster E. All of the above are false

C. Raises heart rate

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons to explain the increase in anti-alcohol attitudes during the early 20th century in the United States? A. With the establishment of the federal income tax, revenue from the tax on liquor was not needed as much B. Beer had associations with Germany and it was thought that liquor weakened the nation's strength C. There was increased awareness of the effects of alcohol on the fetus and of fetal alcohol syndrome D. There was a religious revival sweeping the nation

C. There was increased awareness of the effects of alcohol on the fetus and of fetal alcohol syndrome

Which is true about marijuana and cancer? A. Marijuana smoke contains carcinogenic substances B. Marijuana smokers may have a relatively lower risk of getting cancer compared to tobacco smokers C. Marijuana may help manage many symptoms of cancer and side effects of chemotherapy D. All of the above are true

D. All of the above are true

Which of the following is an incorrect association? A. Cannabidiol --> Phytocannabinoid B. Spice --> Synthetic cannabinoid C. 2-AG --> Endocannabinoid D. Anandamide --> Phytocannabinoid

D. Anandamide --> Phytocannabinoid

Which is true about distilled and fermented beverages? A. Because of their ease of production, historically, beer and wine have been seen as more dangerous than beverages such as gin and vodka B. If yeast is allowed to continue the fermentation process, it will eventually produce a liquid of 100% alcohol C. Beer and wine are distilled beverages D. Beer and wine have a lower alcohol content than distilled beverages

D. Beer and wine have a lower alcohol content than distilled beverages

Which of the following is true of PCP? A. A fairly simple drug with well-understood effects B. Therapeutic index is over 1000 C. Users feel calmly centered and "at one with the all" D. Effects depend on dose, environment, and characteristics of the user

D. Effects depend on dose, environment, and characteristics of the user

Which of these characteristics is associated with the use of atropa belladonna? A. Constricted pupils B. Sweating C. Pale skin D. Elevated body temperature

D. Elevated body temperature

Which is true about cannabinoids and fertility? A. Marijuana use during pregnancy is associated with a greatly increased risk of limb malformation in the fetus B. THC boosts the release of luteinizing hormone, which can cause ovulation of multiple eggs, leading to an increased likelihood of twins C. Those who smoke marijuana an average of 6 times a year have significantly reduced fertility compared to non-smokers D. Endocannabinoids are involved in the normal fertilization process

D. Endocannabinoids are involved in the normal fertilization process

Which is true about MDMA? A. Its psychoactive effects are stronger in men B. Its primary precursor is oil from the vanilla bean C. It works by directly inhibiting the release of serotonin D. It is structurally similar to dopamine and norepinephrine

D. It is structurally similar to dopamine and norepinephrine

Which is true about LSD? A. LSD must be taken intravenously B. It has one of the lowest therapeutic indexes of all drugs C. About 3000 people overdose on LSD each year D. It mostly works by affecting serotonin

D. It mostly works by affecting serotonin

Which is true about prohibition? A. The amendment to ratify prohibition was unanimous B. It eradicated the use of alcohol in the country C. It became the law of the land in 1917 D. It was the first addition to the U.S. Constitution to restrict rights rather than expand them

D. It was the first addition to the U.S. Constitution to restrict rights rather than expand them

Which of the following does not have serotonin as its major mechanism of action? A. MDMA B. LSD C. Psilocybin D. Salvia

D. Salvia

Which is true about driving under the influence of marijuana? A. Those who drive while high are at no greater risk of being involved in an accident than non-smokers B. Marijuana increases users' risk-taking and stoned drivers increase their speed and passing C. Those who drive while high are more likely to tailgate D. Those who drive while high have fewer accidents than those who drive drunk

D. Those who drive while high have fewer accidents than those who drive drunk

Which is true about alcohol use among college students? A. Male college athletes are likely to consume more alcohol compared to non-athletes B. Almost 60% of college students report that they drink at least occasionally C. Underage students are more likely to binge drink than students who are 21 or older D. Black students drink more than white students E. A and C are true F. B and D are true

E. A and C are true

Which is true about the pharmacokinetics of alcohol? A. Food in the stomach decreases the absorption of alcohol B. The rate of alcohol metabolism increases as the plasma concentration of the drug increases C. Given two people of equal body weight, the person with a higher percentage of body fat will have a higher BAC than the person with more muscle D. Alcohol does not easily cross the BBB E. A and C are true F. B and D are true G. All of the above are true

E. A and C are true

Taking aspirin and antibiotics diminishes the effects of alcohol (T or F)

False

With cocaine and other drugs, racial minorities are disproportionately targeted and prosecuted, but that discrepancy is not seen with marijuana (T or F)

False