Question 1

Accelerated time, which is the perceived faster passage of time, occurs during which subjective phase of cannabis use?

Accepted Answer

A)  buzz 
B)  high 
C)  stoned 
D)  wasted 
A)  buzz 
B)  high 
C)  stoned 
D)  wasted C

Question 2

Which statement best reflects the relationship between cannabis and carcinogen levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cannabis cigarettes have a negligible level of carcinogens. 
B)  Cannabis cigarettes have a moderate level of carcinogens, but less than tobacco cigarettes. 
C)  Cannabis cigarettes contain greater amounts of certain carcinogens than tobacco cigarettes. 
D)  Cannabis cigarettes contain greater amounts of certain carcinogens than tobacco cigarettes, but lead to less tar accumulation in the lungs. 
A)  Cannabis cigarettes have a negligible level of carcinogens. 
B)  Cannabis cigarettes have a moderate level of carcinogens, but less than tobacco cigarettes. 
C)  Cannabis cigarettes contain greater amounts of certain carcinogens than tobacco cigarettes. 
D)  Cannabis cigarettes contain greater amounts of certain carcinogens than tobacco cigarettes, but lead to less tar accumulation in the lungs. C

Question 3

Graduate student Shar performs an immunocytochemical stain of CB1 receptors in the brain. Shar is least likely to find strong staining of CB1 in which brain region?

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebellum 
B)  cerebral cortex 
C)  basal ganglia 
D)  hypothalamus 
A)  cerebellum 
B)  cerebral cortex 
C)  basal ganglia 
D)  hypothalamus D

Question 4

According to your text, medical cannabis is least likely to be used to treat ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cancer 
B)  pain 
C)  autoimmune disease 
D)  neurodegeneration 
A)  cancer 
B)  pain 
C)  autoimmune disease 
D)  neurodegeneration

Question 5

Research associate Maxwell finds that the pain-relieving properties of cannabinoids may result from activation of CB1 receptors in the thalamus, brain stem, and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  hippocampus 
B)  cerebral cortex 
C)  amygdala 
D)  basal ganglia 
A)  hippocampus 
B)  cerebral cortex 
C)  amygdala 
D)  basal ganglia

Question 6

Which is the most commonly used variety of cannabis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cannabis sativa 
B)  Cannabis indica 
C)  Cannabis gracilis 
D)  Cannabis ruderalis 
A)  Cannabis sativa 
B)  Cannabis indica 
C)  Cannabis gracilis 
D)  Cannabis ruderalis

Question 7

Cannabis is included in which schedule, as designated by the DEA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schedule I 
B)  Schedule II 
C)  Schedule III 
D)  Schedule IV 
A)  Schedule I 
B)  Schedule II 
C)  Schedule III 
D)  Schedule IV

Question 8

For his upcoming experiments, graduate student Erik must use a drug that has the highest binding affinity for the CB1 receptor . Which drug should he chose?

Accepted Answer

A)  WIN55212-2 
B)  cannabinol 
C)  anandamide 
D)  Δ9-THC 
A)  WIN55212-2 
B)  cannabinol 
C)  anandamide 
D)  Δ9-THC

Question 9

Postdoctoral fellow Ines administers either low dose or high dose Δ9-THC to a group of laboratory rats. According to the results of Polissidis et al., 2012, what effect will this have on locomotor activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  High or low doses increases locomotor activity. 
B)  High or low doses decrease locomotor activity. 
C)  High doses increase locomotor activity; low doses decrease locomotor activity. 
D)  High doses decrease locomotor activity; low doses increase locomotor activity. 
A)  High or low doses increases locomotor activity. 
B)  High or low doses decrease locomotor activity. 
C)  High doses increase locomotor activity; low doses decrease locomotor activity. 
D)  High doses decrease locomotor activity; low doses increase locomotor activity.

Question 10

The endogenous cannabinoid system may be important for normal regulation of food intake. What is this inference based on?

Accepted Answer

A)  2-AG and anandamide reduce gherelin levels in the hypothalamus. 
B)  Gherelin reduces anandamide and 2-AG concentrations in the hypothalamus. 
C)  2-AG and anandamide reduce leptin levels in the hypothalamus. 
D)  Leptin reduces anandamide and 2-AG concentrations in the hypothalamus. 
A)  2-AG and anandamide reduce gherelin levels in the hypothalamus. 
B)  Gherelin reduces anandamide and 2-AG concentrations in the hypothalamus. 
C)  2-AG and anandamide reduce leptin levels in the hypothalamus. 
D)  Leptin reduces anandamide and 2-AG concentrations in the hypothalamus.

Question 11

The expected revisions for the DSM-V will ____ cannabis withdrawal syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A)  omit 
B)  include 
C)  modify 
D)  clarify 
A)  omit 
B)  include 
C)  modify 
D)  clarify

Question 12

Dr. Pinto prescribes Hank medical marijuana for the treatment of glaucoma. What is the main reason for this?

Accepted Answer

A)  To reduce pain 
B)  To decrease intraocular eye pressure 
C)  To increase blood flow to the eye 
D)  To increase cone proliferation in the retina 
A)  To reduce pain 
B)  To decrease intraocular eye pressure 
C)  To increase blood flow to the eye 
D)  To increase cone proliferation in the retina

Question 13

For both recreational and instrumental purposes, users most often administer cannabis ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  orally or by inhaling 
B)  orally or by insufflation 
C)  injection or inhaling 
D)  injection or insufflation 
A)  orally or by inhaling 
B)  orally or by insufflation 
C)  injection or inhaling 
D)  injection or insufflation

Question 14

What would be the main advantage of smoking cannabis - versus using Δ9-THC alone - for medical purposes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoking cannabis may provide additional health benefits beyond those of Δ9-THC 
B)  Smoking cannabis allows users to regulate the dosing 
C)  Smoking cannabis results in more effective targeting of CB1 receptors 
D)  Smoking cannabis yields a euphoric effect not found with Δ9-THC alone 
A)  Smoking cannabis may provide additional health benefits beyond those of Δ9-THC 
B)  Smoking cannabis allows users to regulate the dosing 
C)  Smoking cannabis results in more effective targeting of CB1 receptors 
D)  Smoking cannabis yields a euphoric effect not found with Δ9-THC alone

Question 15

Regular cannabis users report tolerance to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral but not subjective effects 
B)  subjective but not behavioral effects 
C)  both behavioral and subjective effects 
D)  neither behavioral nor subjective effects 
A)  behavioral but not subjective effects 
B)  subjective but not behavioral effects 
C)  both behavioral and subjective effects 
D)  neither behavioral nor subjective effects

Question 16

Which statement best reflects the relationship between cannabis and the risk for lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  The risk for lung cancer from smoking cannabis is equal to that of tobacco cigarette use. 
B)  The risk for lung cancer from smoking cannabis is less than that of tobacco cigarette use. 
C)  The risk for lung cancer from smoking cannabis is more than that of tobacco cigarette use. 
D)  Data regarding the risk for lung cancer from smoking cannabis has not been adequately analyzed. 
A)  The risk for lung cancer from smoking cannabis is equal to that of tobacco cigarette use. 
B)  The risk for lung cancer from smoking cannabis is less than that of tobacco cigarette use. 
C)  The risk for lung cancer from smoking cannabis is more than that of tobacco cigarette use. 
D)  Data regarding the risk for lung cancer from smoking cannabis has not been adequately analyzed.

Question 17

After smoking cannabis, Bianca feels euphoric and exhilarated. What subjective phase of cannabis use is Bianca experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  buzz 
B)  high 
C)  stoned 
D)  wasted 
A)  buzz 
B)  high 
C)  stoned 
D)  wasted

Question 18

After smoking cannabis, Ken feels light-headed and dizzy. What subjective phase of cannabis use is Ken experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  buzz 
B)  high 
C)  stoned 
D)  wasted 
A)  buzz 
B)  high 
C)  stoned 
D)  wasted

Question 19

Research associate Dr. Sanchez would like to prevent the breakdown of 2-AG into inactive compounds. Which enzyme should she target?

Accepted Answer

A)  NAPE phospholipase D 
B)  sn-1-diacyglycerole lipase 
C)  Monoacylglycerol lipase 
D)  FAAH 
A)  NAPE phospholipase D 
B)  sn-1-diacyglycerole lipase 
C)  Monoacylglycerol lipase 
D)  FAAH

Question 20

Why is it thought that correlational studies fail to find increased risk of lung cancer among cannabis smokers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cannabis smokers also typically have healthier eating habits. 
B)  Cannabis smokers also typically have healthier exercise habits. 
C)  Cannabis smoke does not contain a high level of carcinogens. 
D)  Cannabis smoke yields chemicals that may limit a user's risk for lung cancer. 
A)  Cannabis smokers also typically have healthier eating habits. 
B)  Cannabis smokers also typically have healthier exercise habits. 
C)  Cannabis smoke does not contain a high level of carcinogens. 
D)  Cannabis smoke yields chemicals that may limit a user's risk for lung cancer.

Accelerated time, which is the perceived faster passage of time, occurs during which subjective phase of cannabis use?

Which statement best reflects the relationship between cannabis and carcinogen levels?

Graduate student Shar performs an immunocytochemical stain of CB₁ receptors in the brain. Shar is least likely to find strong staining of CB₁ in which brain region?

According to your text, medical cannabis is least likely to be used to treat ____.

Research associate Maxwell finds that the pain-relieving properties of cannabinoids may result from activation of CB₁ receptors in the thalamus, brain stem, and ____.

Which is the most commonly used variety of cannabis?

Cannabis is included in which schedule, as designated by the DEA?

For his upcoming experiments, graduate student Erik must use a drug that has the highest binding affinity for the CB₁ receptor . Which drug should he chose?

Postdoctoral fellow Ines administers either low dose or high dose Δ⁹-THC to a group of laboratory rats. According to the results of Polissidis et al., 2012, what effect will this have on locomotor activity?

The endogenous cannabinoid system may be important for normal regulation of food intake. What is this inference based on?

The expected revisions for the DSM-V will ____ cannabis withdrawal syndrome.

Dr. Pinto prescribes Hank medical marijuana for the treatment of glaucoma. What is the main reason for this?

For both recreational and instrumental purposes, users most often administer cannabis ____.

What would be the main advantage of smoking cannabis - versus using Δ⁹-THC alone - for medical purposes?

Regular cannabis users report tolerance to ____.

Which statement best reflects the relationship between cannabis and the risk for lung cancer?

After smoking cannabis, Bianca feels euphoric and exhilarated. What subjective phase of cannabis use is Bianca experiencing?

After smoking cannabis, Ken feels light-headed and dizzy. What subjective phase of cannabis use is Ken experiencing?

Research associate Dr. Sanchez would like to prevent the breakdown of 2-AG into inactive compounds. Which enzyme should she target?

Why is it thought that correlational studies fail to find increased risk of lung cancer among cannabis smokers?

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Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

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Exam 11: Cannabinoids

Accelerated time, which is the perceived faster passage of time, occurs during which subjective phase of cannabis use?

Which statement best reflects the relationship between cannabis and carcinogen levels?

Graduate student Shar performs an immunocytochemical stain of CB1 receptors in the brain. Shar is least likely to find strong staining of CB1 in which brain region?

According to your text, medical cannabis is least likely to be used to treat ____.

Research associate Maxwell finds that the pain-relieving properties of cannabinoids may result from activation of CB1 receptors in the thalamus, brain stem, and ____.

Which is the most commonly used variety of cannabis?

Cannabis is included in which schedule, as designated by the DEA?

For his upcoming experiments, graduate student Erik must use a drug that has the highest binding affinity for the CB1 receptor . Which drug should he chose?

Postdoctoral fellow Ines administers either low dose or high dose Δ9-THC to a group of laboratory rats. According to the results of Polissidis et al., 2012, what effect will this have on locomotor activity?

The endogenous cannabinoid system may be important for normal regulation of food intake. What is this inference based on?

The expected revisions for the DSM-V will ____ cannabis withdrawal syndrome.

Dr. Pinto prescribes Hank medical marijuana for the treatment of glaucoma. What is the main reason for this?

For both recreational and instrumental purposes, users most often administer cannabis ____.

What would be the main advantage of smoking cannabis - versus using Δ9-THC alone - for medical purposes?

Regular cannabis users report tolerance to ____.

Which statement best reflects the relationship between cannabis and the risk for lung cancer?

After smoking cannabis, Bianca feels euphoric and exhilarated. What subjective phase of cannabis use is Bianca experiencing?

After smoking cannabis, Ken feels light-headed and dizzy. What subjective phase of cannabis use is Ken experiencing?

Research associate Dr. Sanchez would like to prevent the breakdown of 2-AG into inactive compounds. Which enzyme should she target?

Why is it thought that correlational studies fail to find increased risk of lung cancer among cannabis smokers?

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Psychostimulants

Nicotine and Caffeine

Alcohol

Ghb, Inhalants, and Anesthetics

Opioids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Antipsychotic Drugs

Filters

Graduate student Shar performs an immunocytochemical stain of CB₁ receptors in the brain. Shar is least likely to find strong staining of CB₁ in which brain region?

Research associate Maxwell finds that the pain-relieving properties of cannabinoids may result from activation of CB₁ receptors in the thalamus, brain stem, and ____.

For his upcoming experiments, graduate student Erik must use a drug that has the highest binding affinity for the CB₁ receptor . Which drug should he chose?

Postdoctoral fellow Ines administers either low dose or high dose Δ⁹-THC to a group of laboratory rats. According to the results of Polissidis et al., 2012, what effect will this have on locomotor activity?

What would be the main advantage of smoking cannabis - versus using Δ⁹-THC alone - for medical purposes?