Question 1

Sheridan is at the store looking for a source of nitrous oxide. What is he likely to purchase?

Accepted Answer

A)  Container of bleach 
B)  Painter thinner 
C)  Lighter fluid 
D)  Aerosol whip cream container 
A)  Container of bleach 
B)  Painter thinner 
C)  Lighter fluid 
D)  Aerosol whip cream container D

Question 2

What criminal act is most often associated with GHB use?

Accepted Answer

A)  gang violence 
B)  date rape 
C)  spousal abuse 
D)  indecent exposure 
A)  gang violence 
B)  date rape 
C)  spousal abuse 
D)  indecent exposure B

Question 3

Graduate student Darryl adds DrugX to the bathing media of his neuronal cultures and finds strong depletion of GHB. What was a likely target of this drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  glutathione synthetase 
B)  lactate dehydrogenase 
C)  succinic semialdehyde reductase 
D)  d-amino acid oxidase 
A)  glutathione synthetase 
B)  lactate dehydrogenase 
C)  succinic semialdehyde reductase 
D)  d-amino acid oxidase C

Question 4

By far, the majority of abused inhalants consists of volatile solvents, fuels, and anesthetics. The most frequently used compound in this category is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  xylene 
B)  toluene 
C)  acetone 
D)  butane 
A)  xylene 
B)  toluene 
C)  acetone 
D)  butane

Question 5

The oral delivery of GHB is the most common route of delivery used in sexual assault cases. Why might this be?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liquid GHB is colorless and tasteless. 
B)  Liquid GHB is colorless and has a longer half-life than the solid form. 
C)  Liquid GHB is tasteless and has increased binding affinity than the solid form. 
D)  Liquid GHB has an increased binding affinity and longer-half life than the solid form. 
A)  Liquid GHB is colorless and tasteless. 
B)  Liquid GHB is colorless and has a longer half-life than the solid form. 
C)  Liquid GHB is tasteless and has increased binding affinity than the solid form. 
D)  Liquid GHB has an increased binding affinity and longer-half life than the solid form.

Question 6

Dr. Arnold performs an immunocytochemical stain to determine the localization of GHB receptors. What is he likely to find?

Accepted Answer

A)  GHB receptors are highly concentrated in the amygdala. 
B)  GHB receptors are highly concentrated in the nucleus accumbens. 
C)  GHB receptors are highly concentrated in the hippocampus. 
D)  GHB receptors are highly concentrated in the hypothalamus. 
A)  GHB receptors are highly concentrated in the amygdala. 
B)  GHB receptors are highly concentrated in the nucleus accumbens. 
C)  GHB receptors are highly concentrated in the hippocampus. 
D)  GHB receptors are highly concentrated in the hypothalamus.

Question 7

Why is the GHB derivative sodium oxybate an effective treatment for narcolepsy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sodium oxybate promotes increased arousal. 
B)  Sodium oxybate enhances restorative sleep. 
C)  Sodium oxybate resets the circadian rhythm. 
D)  Sodium oxybate blocks GABA receptors. 
A)  Sodium oxybate promotes increased arousal. 
B)  Sodium oxybate enhances restorative sleep. 
C)  Sodium oxybate resets the circadian rhythm. 
D)  Sodium oxybate blocks GABA receptors.

Question 8

Ginger engages in popper use. What is she likely to experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  light headedness 
B)  memory loss 
C)  anxiety 
D)  hallucinations 
A)  light headedness 
B)  memory loss 
C)  anxiety 
D)  hallucinations

Question 9

Researchers first synthesized GHB in 1960 as part of an effort to develop compounds that have a similar chemical structure to the neurotransmitter ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  glutamate 
B)  GABA 
C)  dopamine 
D)  serotonin 
A)  glutamate 
B)  GABA 
C)  dopamine 
D)  serotonin

Question 10

Studies find that strong doses of GHB lead to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  feelings of depression and disinhibition 
B)  feelings of depression and drowsiness 
C)  confusion and disinhibition 
D)  confusion and drowsiness 
A)  feelings of depression and disinhibition 
B)  feelings of depression and drowsiness 
C)  confusion and disinhibition 
D)  confusion and drowsiness

Question 11

Willy calls out to his roommate, "Hey - let me try that laughing gas." What does Willy want to try?

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrous oxide 
B)  amyl nitrite 
C)  toluene 
D)  ethylene 
A)  nitrous oxide 
B)  amyl nitrite 
C)  toluene 
D)  ethylene

Question 12

Sudden sniffing death syndrome may occur when ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a user is suddenly startled 
B)  a user inhales the vapors of an expired chemical 
C)  oxygen suddenly rushes to the brain 
D)  inhalant use is accompanied by cigarette use 
A)  a user is suddenly startled 
B)  a user inhales the vapors of an expired chemical 
C)  oxygen suddenly rushes to the brain 
D)  inhalant use is accompanied by cigarette use

Question 13

Dr. Arnold is excited to discover the relationship between GHB and dopamine release. What does he find?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both low and high doses lead to increased dopamine levels in the long-term. 
B)  Both low and high doses lead to decreased dopamine levels in the long-term. 
C)  Low doses decrease dopamine release; high doses eventually increase dopamine levels. 
D)  Low doses increase dopamine release; high doses eventually decrease dopamine levels. 
A)  Both low and high doses lead to increased dopamine levels in the long-term. 
B)  Both low and high doses lead to decreased dopamine levels in the long-term. 
C)  Low doses decrease dopamine release; high doses eventually increase dopamine levels. 
D)  Low doses increase dopamine release; high doses eventually decrease dopamine levels.

Question 14

Which statement best describes the earliest uses of nitrous oxide following its discovery by Sir Humphrey Davy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was first used as a rather ineffective anesthetic. 
B)  It was first used as a very effective anesthetic. 
C)  It was first used for recreational purposes in isolation. 
D)  It was first used for recreational purposes at social gatherings. 
A)  It was first used as a rather ineffective anesthetic. 
B)  It was first used as a very effective anesthetic. 
C)  It was first used for recreational purposes in isolation. 
D)  It was first used for recreational purposes at social gatherings.

Question 15

Pedro was caught by his parents inhaling the fumes from model airplane cement. What type of drug was Pedro inhaling?

Accepted Answer

A)  xylene 
B)  toluene 
C)  acetone 
D)  butane 
A)  xylene 
B)  toluene 
C)  acetone 
D)  butane

Question 16

Who is at the greater risk for inhalant use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shaun, who lives in a geographically isolated area 
B)  Marcus, who lives in an urban environment 
C)  Rocco, who works the night shift 
D)  Jack, who works over 60 hours a week 
A)  Shaun, who lives in a geographically isolated area 
B)  Marcus, who lives in an urban environment 
C)  Rocco, who works the night shift 
D)  Jack, who works over 60 hours a week

Question 17

Beyond NMDA and GABAA receptors, toluene may also function as an ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  antagonist for serotonin (5-HT)3 receptors and an agonist for nicotinic receptors 
B)  agonist for serotonin (5-HT)3 receptors and an antagonist for nicotinic receptors 
C)  antagonist for both serotonin (5-HT)3 receptors and nicotinic receptors 
D)  agonist for both serotonin (5-HT)3 receptors and nicotinic receptors 
A)  antagonist for serotonin (5-HT)3 receptors and an agonist for nicotinic receptors 
B)  agonist for serotonin (5-HT)3 receptors and an antagonist for nicotinic receptors 
C)  antagonist for both serotonin (5-HT)3 receptors and nicotinic receptors 
D)  agonist for both serotonin (5-HT)3 receptors and nicotinic receptors

Question 18

At what rate does GHB degrade into GABA in the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  At 5-minute half-lives 
B)  At 25-minute half-lives 
C)  At 45-minute half-lives 
D)  At 65-minute half-lives 
A)  At 5-minute half-lives 
B)  At 25-minute half-lives 
C)  At 45-minute half-lives 
D)  At 65-minute half-lives

Question 19

Early pharmacological studies found that GHB elicits a unique sleeping pattern that is characterized by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  growth-hormone release and shorter periods of deep sleep 
B)  growth-hormone release and longer periods of deep sleep 
C)  prostaglandin release and shorter periods of deep sleep 
D)  prostaglandin release and longer periods of deep sleep 
A)  growth-hormone release and shorter periods of deep sleep 
B)  growth-hormone release and longer periods of deep sleep 
C)  prostaglandin release and shorter periods of deep sleep 
D)  prostaglandin release and longer periods of deep sleep

Question 20

Ginger is offered a popper by her friend Gavin. What is Gavin trying to give Ginger?

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrous oxide 
B)  amyl nitrite 
C)  toluene 
D)  ethylene 
A)  nitrous oxide 
B)  amyl nitrite 
C)  toluene 
D)  ethylene

Sheridan is at the store looking for a source of nitrous oxide. What is he likely to purchase?

What criminal act is most often associated with GHB use?

Graduate student Darryl adds DrugX to the bathing media of his neuronal cultures and finds strong depletion of GHB. What was a likely target of this drug?

By far, the majority of abused inhalants consists of volatile solvents, fuels, and anesthetics. The most frequently used compound in this category is ____.

The oral delivery of GHB is the most common route of delivery used in sexual assault cases. Why might this be?

Dr. Arnold performs an immunocytochemical stain to determine the localization of GHB receptors. What is he likely to find?

Why is the GHB derivative sodium oxybate an effective treatment for narcolepsy?

Ginger engages in popper use. What is she likely to experience?

Researchers first synthesized GHB in 1960 as part of an effort to develop compounds that have a similar chemical structure to the neurotransmitter ____.

Studies find that strong doses of GHB lead to ____.

Willy calls out to his roommate, "Hey - let me try that laughing gas." What does Willy want to try?

Sudden sniffing death syndrome may occur when ____.

Dr. Arnold is excited to discover the relationship between GHB and dopamine release. What does he find?

Which statement best describes the earliest uses of nitrous oxide following its discovery by Sir Humphrey Davy?

Pedro was caught by his parents inhaling the fumes from model airplane cement. What type of drug was Pedro inhaling?

Who is at the greater risk for inhalant use?

Beyond NMDA and GABAA receptors, toluene may also function as an ____.

At what rate does GHB degrade into GABA in the brain?

Early pharmacological studies found that GHB elicits a unique sleeping pattern that is characterized by ____.

Ginger is offered a popper by her friend Gavin. What is Gavin trying to give Ginger?

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Exam 9: Ghb, Inhalants, and Anesthetics

Sheridan is at the store looking for a source of nitrous oxide. What is he likely to purchase?

What criminal act is most often associated with GHB use?

Graduate student Darryl adds DrugX to the bathing media of his neuronal cultures and finds strong depletion of GHB. What was a likely target of this drug?

By far, the majority of abused inhalants consists of volatile solvents, fuels, and anesthetics. The most frequently used compound in this category is ____.

The oral delivery of GHB is the most common route of delivery used in sexual assault cases. Why might this be?

Dr. Arnold performs an immunocytochemical stain to determine the localization of GHB receptors. What is he likely to find?

Why is the GHB derivative sodium oxybate an effective treatment for narcolepsy?

Ginger engages in popper use. What is she likely to experience?

Researchers first synthesized GHB in 1960 as part of an effort to develop compounds that have a similar chemical structure to the neurotransmitter ____.

Studies find that strong doses of GHB lead to ____.

Willy calls out to his roommate, "Hey - let me try that laughing gas." What does Willy want to try?

Sudden sniffing death syndrome may occur when ____.

Dr. Arnold is excited to discover the relationship between GHB and dopamine release. What does he find?

Which statement best describes the earliest uses of nitrous oxide following its discovery by Sir Humphrey Davy?

Pedro was caught by his parents inhaling the fumes from model airplane cement. What type of drug was Pedro inhaling?

Who is at the greater risk for inhalant use?

Beyond NMDA and GABAA receptors, toluene may also function as an ____.

At what rate does GHB degrade into GABA in the brain?

Early pharmacological studies found that GHB elicits a unique sleeping pattern that is characterized by ____.

Ginger is offered a popper by her friend Gavin. What is Gavin trying to give Ginger?

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Psychostimulants

Nicotine and Caffeine

Alcohol

Opioids

Cannabinoids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Antipsychotic Drugs

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