Question 1

What is the primary treatment for inhalant overdose?

Accepted Answer

A)  ipecac syrup 
B)  insulin 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  oxygen delivery 
A)  ipecac syrup 
B)  insulin 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  oxygen delivery

Question 2

Describe Baker and colleagues (2008) study in which they conducted a three-lever drug-discrimination procedure to shed light on the basis of GHB's subjective mechanisms. Highlight important insights of the study, analyzing the importance of the findings in understanding GHB's discriminative stimulus effects.

Accepted Answer

Cook and colleagues (2006) first conduct

Question 3

Why do authorities often have a difficult time verifying the use of GHB in sexual assault cases?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of other drugs mask the chemical detection process for GHB. 
B)  GHB binds tightly to heme groups. 
C)  GHB has a short elimination period. 
D)  GHB is quickly converted into succinic semialdehyde. 
A)  The use of other drugs mask the chemical detection process for GHB. 
B)  GHB binds tightly to heme groups. 
C)  GHB has a short elimination period. 
D)  GHB is quickly converted into succinic semialdehyde.

Question 4

Inhalant use is considered ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  uncommon 
B)  safe 
C)  practical 
D)  expensive 
A)  uncommon 
B)  safe 
C)  practical 
D)  expensive

Question 5

In the body, naturally occurring GHB is a metabolite of ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Which statement regarding the use of inhalants by adolescents is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inhalant use increases as adolescents grow. 
B)  Inhalant use decreases as adolescents grow. 
C)  Inhalant use remains constant during adolescence. 
D)  Inhalant use peaks in early adolescence and then again in late adolescence. 
A)  Inhalant use increases as adolescents grow. 
B)  Inhalant use decreases as adolescents grow. 
C)  Inhalant use remains constant during adolescence. 
D)  Inhalant use peaks in early adolescence and then again in late adolescence.

Question 7

According to Kurtzman and colleagues (2001), who is experiencing the first stage of toluene's effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kip, who is experiencing blunted sensations and impaired motor coordination 
B)  Shiloh, who is experiencing stupor and eventual unconsciousness 
C)  Sabine, who is experiencing excitation, euphoria, and exhilaration 
D)  Emilio, who is experiencing disorientation, slurred speech, and confusion 
A)  Kip, who is experiencing blunted sensations and impaired motor coordination 
B)  Shiloh, who is experiencing stupor and eventual unconsciousness 
C)  Sabine, who is experiencing excitation, euphoria, and exhilaration 
D)  Emilio, who is experiencing disorientation, slurred speech, and confusion

Question 8

Aurora engages in acute GHB use. What type of withdrawal symptom is she likely to experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  confusion 
B)  tremor 
C)  seizures 
D)  hallucinations 
A)  confusion 
B)  tremor 
C)  seizures 
D)  hallucinations

Question 9

Charlene is engrossed in a novel in which the main character, Dr. Jones, spends his evenings huffing ether. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dr. Jones places ether in a paper bag and inhales the fumes. 
B)  Dr. Jones is vaporizing ether and ingesting the condensed particles. 
C)  Dr. Jones places an ether-soaked clothe directly over his nose. 
D)  Dr. Jones is engaging in the insufflation of ether. 
A)  Dr. Jones places ether in a paper bag and inhales the fumes. 
B)  Dr. Jones is vaporizing ether and ingesting the condensed particles. 
C)  Dr. Jones places an ether-soaked clothe directly over his nose. 
D)  Dr. Jones is engaging in the insufflation of ether.

Question 10

According to Kurtzman and colleagues (2001), who is experiencing the fourth stage of toluene's effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kip, who is experiencing blunted sensations and impaired motor coordination 
B)  Shiloh, who is experiencing stupor and eventual unconsciousness 
C)  Sabine, who is experiencing excitation, euphoria, and exhilaration 
D)  Emilio, who is experiencing disorientation, slurred speech, and confusion 
A)  Kip, who is experiencing blunted sensations and impaired motor coordination 
B)  Shiloh, who is experiencing stupor and eventual unconsciousness 
C)  Sabine, who is experiencing excitation, euphoria, and exhilaration 
D)  Emilio, who is experiencing disorientation, slurred speech, and confusion

Question 11

According to Kurtzman and colleagues (2001), who is experiencing the second stage of toluene's effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kip, who is experiencing blunted sensations and impaired motor coordination 
B)  Shiloh, who is experiencing stupor and eventual unconsciousness 
C)  Sabine, who is experiencing excitation, euphoria, and exhilaration 
D)  Emilio, who is experiencing disorientation, slurred speech, and confusion 
A)  Kip, who is experiencing blunted sensations and impaired motor coordination 
B)  Shiloh, who is experiencing stupor and eventual unconsciousness 
C)  Sabine, who is experiencing excitation, euphoria, and exhilaration 
D)  Emilio, who is experiencing disorientation, slurred speech, and confusion

Question 12

Rory is a chronic user of inhalants. What might we find if we looked into Rory's brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  White matter thickening and ventricle enlargement 
B)  White matter degeneration and ventricle enlargement 
C)  White matter thickening and ventricle shrinking 
D)  White matter degeneration and ventricle shrinking 
A)  White matter thickening and ventricle enlargement 
B)  White matter degeneration and ventricle enlargement 
C)  White matter thickening and ventricle shrinking 
D)  White matter degeneration and ventricle shrinking

Question 13

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is both a drug and a neurotransmitter that has what type of effects on the central nervous system (CNS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  depressant 
B)  stimulant 
C)  psychedelic 
D)  neutralizing 
A)  depressant 
B)  stimulant 
C)  psychedelic 
D)  neutralizing

Question 14

Two of the oldest known psychoactive inhalants include ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrous oxide and ether 
B)  nitrous oxide and amyl nitrite 
C)  Toluene and ether 
D)  Toluene and amyl nitrite 
A)  nitrous oxide and ether 
B)  nitrous oxide and amyl nitrite 
C)  Toluene and ether 
D)  Toluene and amyl nitrite

Question 15

While presenting a seminar about the criminal use of GHB, Dr. Bentley reports that sexual predators use GHB, particularly in combination with alcohol, to make a victim appear inebriated and to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  create a false memory 
B)  induce memory loss 
C)  make themselves seem more appealing to their victims 
D)  exert mind control over their victims 
A)  create a false memory 
B)  induce memory loss 
C)  make themselves seem more appealing to their victims 
D)  exert mind control over their victims

Question 16

Approximately two million adolescents use inhalants, with most inhalant use occurring at age ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  14 
C)  16 
D)  18 
A)  12 
B)  14 
C)  16 
D)  18

Question 17

Describe the pharmacological actions of GHB. Provide a description of the storage of GHB and the localization of GHB receptors in the brain. In addition, include an analysis of GHB-receptor activation and its effect on other neurotransmitters.

Accepted Answer

GHB is not only a drug but also a neurot

Question 18

Three common approaches to inhaling solvents are called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  huffing, blowing, and bagging 
B)  heaving, blowing, and sniffing 
C)  sniffing, heaving, and bagging 
D)  sniffing, huffing, and bagging 
A)  huffing, blowing, and bagging 
B)  heaving, blowing, and sniffing 
C)  sniffing, heaving, and bagging 
D)  sniffing, huffing, and bagging

Question 19

Inhalant abuse is least likely to occur with ____ children.

Accepted Answer

A)  African American 
B)  Asian 
C)  Caucasian 
D)  Hispanic 
A)  African American 
B)  Asian 
C)  Caucasian 
D)  Hispanic

Question 20

Dr. Arnold studies endogenous GHB production and storage in the brain. He determines that the relationship between GHB and GABA storage is that they are stored ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  in the same storage vesicles 
B)  in separate storage vesicles 
C)  as combined chemicals 
D)  tethered to a protein complex 
A)  in the same storage vesicles 
B)  in separate storage vesicles 
C)  as combined chemicals 
D)  tethered to a protein complex

What is the primary treatment for inhalant overdose?

Why do authorities often have a difficult time verifying the use of GHB in sexual assault cases?

Inhalant use is considered ____.

In the body, naturally occurring GHB is a metabolite of ____.

Which statement regarding the use of inhalants by adolescents is accurate?

According to Kurtzman and colleagues (2001), who is experiencing the first stage of toluene's effects?

Aurora engages in acute GHB use. What type of withdrawal symptom is she likely to experience?

Charlene is engrossed in a novel in which the main character, Dr. Jones, spends his evenings huffing ether. What does this mean?

According to Kurtzman and colleagues (2001), who is experiencing the fourth stage of toluene's effects?

According to Kurtzman and colleagues (2001), who is experiencing the second stage of toluene's effects?

Rory is a chronic user of inhalants. What might we find if we looked into Rory's brain?

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is both a drug and a neurotransmitter that has what type of effects on the central nervous system (CNS)?

Two of the oldest known psychoactive inhalants include ____.

While presenting a seminar about the criminal use of GHB, Dr. Bentley reports that sexual predators use GHB, particularly in combination with alcohol, to make a victim appear inebriated and to ____.

Approximately two million adolescents use inhalants, with most inhalant use occurring at age ____.

Describe the pharmacological actions of GHB. Provide a description of the storage of GHB and the localization of GHB receptors in the brain. In addition, include an analysis of GHB-receptor activation and its effect on other neurotransmitters.

Three common approaches to inhaling solvents are called ____.

Inhalant abuse is least likely to occur with ____ children.

Dr. Arnold studies endogenous GHB production and storage in the brain. He determines that the relationship between GHB and GABA storage is that they are stored ____.

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

Filters

Exam 9: Ghb, Inhalants, and Anesthetics

What is the primary treatment for inhalant overdose?

Why do authorities often have a difficult time verifying the use of GHB in sexual assault cases?

Inhalant use is considered ____.

In the body, naturally occurring GHB is a metabolite of ____.

Which statement regarding the use of inhalants by adolescents is accurate?

According to Kurtzman and colleagues (2001), who is experiencing the first stage of toluene's effects?

Aurora engages in acute GHB use. What type of withdrawal symptom is she likely to experience?

Charlene is engrossed in a novel in which the main character, Dr. Jones, spends his evenings huffing ether. What does this mean?

According to Kurtzman and colleagues (2001), who is experiencing the fourth stage of toluene's effects?

According to Kurtzman and colleagues (2001), who is experiencing the second stage of toluene's effects?

Rory is a chronic user of inhalants. What might we find if we looked into Rory's brain?

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is both a drug and a neurotransmitter that has what type of effects on the central nervous system (CNS)?

Two of the oldest known psychoactive inhalants include ____.

While presenting a seminar about the criminal use of GHB, Dr. Bentley reports that sexual predators use GHB, particularly in combination with alcohol, to make a victim appear inebriated and to ____.

Approximately two million adolescents use inhalants, with most inhalant use occurring at age ____.

Describe the pharmacological actions of GHB. Provide a description of the storage of GHB and the localization of GHB receptors in the brain. In addition, include an analysis of GHB-receptor activation and its effect on other neurotransmitters.

Three common approaches to inhaling solvents are called ____.

Inhalant abuse is least likely to occur with ____ children.

Dr. Arnold studies endogenous GHB production and storage in the brain. He determines that the relationship between GHB and GABA storage is that they are stored ____.

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

Filters