Question 1

The effect of a drug is an unwanted side effect.

Accepted Answer

A) compound 
B) placebo 
C) secondary 
D) prime 
A) compound 
B) placebo 
C) secondary 
D) prime

Question 2

The effect of a drug is the desired effect.

Accepted Answer

A) compound 
B) placebo 
C) secondary 
D) prime 
A) compound 
B) placebo 
C) secondary 
D) prime

Question 3

The subcutaneous method of drug administration

Accepted Answer

A) results in a more rapid onset of action than other methods of drug administration. 
B) involves the injection of the compound just under the skin. 
C) is the most common method by which narcotic analgesics are abused. 
D) results in a more rapid response to the compound being injected than intramuscular injections. 
A) results in a more rapid onset of action than other methods of drug administration. 
B) involves the injection of the compound just under the skin. 
C) is the most common method by which narcotic analgesics are abused. 
D) results in a more rapid response to the compound being injected than intramuscular injections.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT part of the absorption process of drug molecules in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A) Detoxification 
B) Cellular transport mechanisms 
C) Method of administration 
D) Molecular binding characteristics of that compound 
A) Detoxification 
B) Cellular transport mechanisms 
C) Method of administration 
D) Molecular binding characteristics of that compound

Question 5

Isabel had been taking Valium, a benzodiazepine, for a few years to calm her nerves and help her sleep.She had her dosage increased by her doctor because her previous dosage wasn't helping her sleep at night anymore.One night, she went out with her husband for his company's annual Christmas party.She had never been much of a drinker, but that evening she wanted to enjoy a few cocktails.She was very careful not to mix her Valium with alcohol, as her doctor had warned her.Towards the end of the evening, Isabel realized that she had had at least 5 cocktails and didn't feel drunk at all.Which term may best describe why this happened?

Accepted Answer

A) Cross dependence 
B) Cross tolerance 
C) Up-regulation 
D) Co-transmission 
A) Cross dependence 
B) Cross tolerance 
C) Up-regulation 
D) Co-transmission

Question 6

All of the following are involved in the process of removing compounds from the body EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) intravenous administration. 
B) absorption. 
C) distribution. 
D) biotransformation 
A) intravenous administration. 
B) absorption. 
C) distribution. 
D) biotransformation

Question 7

A compound that is 98 % lipid-bound means

Accepted Answer

A) 98 % of that compound's molecules absorbed into circulation are bound to blood lipids. 
B) 98 % of that compound's molecules are available for the body to use immediately. 
C) 98 % of the molecules for that compound are subject to elimination more rapidly because of being in this state. 
D) 2 % of the drug molecules are not available to have any biological effect. 
A) 98 % of that compound's molecules absorbed into circulation are bound to blood lipids. 
B) 98 % of that compound's molecules are available for the body to use immediately. 
C) 98 % of the molecules for that compound are subject to elimination more rapidly because of being in this state. 
D) 2 % of the drug molecules are not available to have any biological effect.

Question 8

The way in which the passage of time impacts the way a drug moves through the body is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) cross-tolerance 
B) pharmacokinetics 
C) distribution 
D) pharmacodynamics 
A) cross-tolerance 
B) pharmacokinetics 
C) distribution 
D) pharmacodynamics

Question 9

Virtually all drugs of abuse known at this time

Accepted Answer

A) either once were or now are being investigated as potential pharmaceutical agents. 
B) are not very different in chemical structure from earlier generations of recreational chemicals. 
C) tend to enhance the function of the central nervous system. 
D) are found to have their main effects outside of the central nervous system. 
A) either once were or now are being investigated as potential pharmaceutical agents. 
B) are not very different in chemical structure from earlier generations of recreational chemicals. 
C) tend to enhance the function of the central nervous system. 
D) are found to have their main effects outside of the central nervous system.

Question 10

Which process helps explains how a drug leads to a change in the brain, thus shortening the duration of drug effects after repeated administration?

Accepted Answer

A) Neuroadaptation 
B) Reuptake 
C) Co-transmission 
D) Down regulation 
A) Neuroadaptation 
B) Reuptake 
C) Co-transmission 
D) Down regulation

Exam 3: A Brief Introduction to the Science of Pharmacology

The effect of a drug is an unwanted side effect.

The effect of a drug is the desired effect.

The subcutaneous method of drug administration

Which of the following is NOT part of the absorption process of drug molecules in the human body?

All of the following are involved in the process of removing compounds from the body EXCEPT:

A compound that is 98 % lipid-bound means

The way in which the passage of time impacts the way a drug moves through the body is referred to as

Virtually all drugs of abuse known at this time

Which process helps explains how a drug leads to a change in the brain, thus shortening the duration of drug effects after repeated administration?

Why Worry About Substance Misuse or Substance Use Disorders

The Nature of the Beast

An Introduction to Alcohol: Mans Oldest Recreational Chemical

The Alcohol Use Disorders

Misuse of Barbiturates and Barbiturate-Like Compounds

Misuse of Benzodiazepines and Similar Agents

Misuse of Central Nervous System Stimulants and Stimulant Use Disorders

Cocaine Misuse and Cocaine Use Disorder

Marijuana Misuse and Cannabis Use Disorder

Opioid Use and Misuse

Hallucinogen Misuse

Misuse of Inhalants and Aerosols

The Under-Recognized Problem of Steroid Misuse

Tobacco Products and Tobacco Use Disorder

Over the Counter Analgesics

Chemicals and the Neonate

Gender and Substance Use Disorders

Hidden Faces of Substance Use Disorders

Substance Misuse by Children and Adolescents

Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders in College Students

Substance Use Disorders and the Older Adult

Substance Use Disorders and the Family

Codependency and Enabling

The Client With Co-Occurring Disorders: Substance Use Disorders and Mental Illness

The Biopsychosocial Model of the Substance Use Disorders

The Substance Use Disorders As a Disease of the Human Spirit

The Assessment of Suspected Substance Use Disorders

Intervention

Treatment Settings

Treatment Formats

The Process of Treatment

Pharmacological Interventions for Substance Use Disorders

Relapse and Other Problems Frequently Encountered in Substance Rehabilitation

Support Groups to Promote and Sustain Recovery

Substance Use Disorders and Infectious Disease

The Relationship Between Drugs and Crime

The Debate Over Legalization

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