Question 1

Which statement about pure opiate antagonists is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  They include drugs like naloxone and nalorphine. 
B)  They are important in understanding the action of opiate analgesics. 
C)  They can reverse the effects of an opiate overdose in approximately two hours. 
D)  They have structures similar to opiates but produce no activity at the receptor. 
A)  They include drugs like naloxone and nalorphine. 
B)  They are important in understanding the action of opiate analgesics. 
C)  They can reverse the effects of an opiate overdose in approximately two hours. 
D)  They have structures similar to opiates but produce no activity at the receptor. C

Question 2

All of the following are naturally occurring opiates except

Accepted Answer

A)  thebaine. 
B)  codeine. 
C)  morphine. 
D)  heroin. 
A)  thebaine. 
B)  codeine. 
C)  morphine. 
D)  heroin. D

Question 3

Which of the following is not a reason why methadone is an effective treatment for opiate drug abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a long-lasting drug, producing stable blood levels throughout the day. 
B)  It is cross-tolerant with abused opiates, so it can reduce the effects of morphine and heroin with repeated use. 
C)  It produces no euphoria or craving when administered orally in clinics. 
D)  It has no reinforcing effect, even if administered intravenously. 
A)  It is a long-lasting drug, producing stable blood levels throughout the day. 
B)  It is cross-tolerant with abused opiates, so it can reduce the effects of morphine and heroin with repeated use. 
C)  It produces no euphoria or craving when administered orally in clinics. 
D)  It has no reinforcing effect, even if administered intravenously. D

Question 4

Which statement about opium is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has a long history of recreational use but has only recently been used medicinally. 
B)  It was once a popular remedy for women, in the form of laudanum. 
C)  It replaced alcohol as the most popular recreational drug in some cultures. 
D)  It was given to infants and children. 
A)  It has a long history of recreational use but has only recently been used medicinally. 
B)  It was once a popular remedy for women, in the form of laudanum. 
C)  It replaced alcohol as the most popular recreational drug in some cultures. 
D)  It was given to infants and children.

Question 5

At low doses, opiates exert all of the following effects except

Accepted Answer

A)  pain relief. 
B)  pupil dilation. 
C)  drowsiness. 
D)  depressed respiration. 
A)  pain relief. 
B)  pupil dilation. 
C)  drowsiness. 
D)  depressed respiration.

Question 6

Treatment programs for opiate addicts

Accepted Answer

A)  have shown that unassisted detoxification, or going "cold turkey," is a very effective method. 
B)  sometimes employ the opiate antagonist buprenorphine. 
C)  typically use methadone maintenance strategies. 
D)  have recently incorporated the use of clonidine for blocking the opiate receptors in highly motivated addicts. 
A)  have shown that unassisted detoxification, or going "cold turkey," is a very effective method. 
B)  sometimes employ the opiate antagonist buprenorphine. 
C)  typically use methadone maintenance strategies. 
D)  have recently incorporated the use of clonidine for blocking the opiate receptors in highly motivated addicts.

Question 7

Both "early" and "late" pain activate the

Accepted Answer

A)  primary somatosensory cortex. 
B)  anterior cingulate cortex. 
C)  amygdala. 
D)  secondary somatosensory cortex. 
A)  primary somatosensory cortex. 
B)  anterior cingulate cortex. 
C)  amygdala. 
D)  secondary somatosensory cortex.

Question 8

All of the following are synthetic opiate drugs except

Accepted Answer

A)  fentanyl. 
B)  propoxyphene. 
C)  LAAM. 
D)  codeine. 
A)  fentanyl. 
B)  propoxyphene. 
C)  LAAM. 
D)  codeine.

Question 9

The effects of analgesics on pain are difficult to study because

Accepted Answer

A)  it is impossible to obtain subjective reports of pain. 
B)  the results depend on the specific technique being used to produce pain. 
C)  ethical guidelines prohibit the application of painful stimuli to animals. 
D)  humans refuse to participate in the research. 
A)  it is impossible to obtain subjective reports of pain. 
B)  the results depend on the specific technique being used to produce pain. 
C)  ethical guidelines prohibit the application of painful stimuli to animals. 
D)  humans refuse to participate in the research.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a larger propeptide that is broken down into smaller active opioids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prodynorphin 
B)  Proenkephalin 
C)  Proendomorphin 
D)  Pro-opiomelanocortin 
A)  Prodynorphin 
B)  Proenkephalin 
C)  Proendomorphin 
D)  Pro-opiomelanocortin

Question 11

Which brain area has not been implicated in the opiate withdrawal syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  PAG 
B)  Amygdala 
C)  Frontal cortex 
D)  Locus coeruleus 
A)  PAG 
B)  Amygdala 
C)  Frontal cortex 
D)  Locus coeruleus

Which statement about pure opiate antagonists is false?

All of the following are naturally occurring opiates except

Which of the following is not a reason why methadone is an effective treatment for opiate drug abuse?

Which statement about opium is false?

At low doses, opiates exert all of the following effects except

Treatment programs for opiate addicts

Both "early" and "late" pain activate the

All of the following are synthetic opiate drugs except

The effects of analgesics on pain are difficult to study because

Which of the following is not a larger propeptide that is broken down into smaller active opioids?

Which brain area has not been implicated in the opiate withdrawal syndrome?

Principles of Pharmacology, Structure and Function of the Nervous System

Chemical Signaling by Neurotransmitters and Hormones

Methods of Research in Psychopharmacology

Catecholamines

Serotonin

Acetylcholine

Glutamate and GABA

Drug Abuse and Addiction

Alcohol

Psychomotor Stimulants:

Nicotine and Caffeine

Marijuana and the Cannabinoids

Hallucinogens, PCP, and Ketamine

Inhalants, GHB, and Anabolicandrogenic Steroids

Disorders of Anxiety and Impulsivity and the Drugs Used to Treat These Disorders

Affective Disorders: Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers

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Exam 10: The Opioids

Which statement about pure opiate antagonists is false?

All of the following are naturally occurring opiates except

Which of the following is not a reason why methadone is an effective treatment for opiate drug abuse?

Which statement about opium is false?

At low doses, opiates exert all of the following effects except

Treatment programs for opiate addicts

Both "early" and "late" pain activate the

All of the following are synthetic opiate drugs except

The effects of analgesics on pain are difficult to study because

Which of the following is not a larger propeptide that is broken down into smaller active opioids?

Which brain area has not been implicated in the opiate withdrawal syndrome?

Principles of Pharmacology, Structure and Function of the Nervous System

Chemical Signaling by Neurotransmitters and Hormones

Methods of Research in Psychopharmacology

Catecholamines

Serotonin

Acetylcholine

Glutamate and GABA

Drug Abuse and Addiction

Alcohol

Psychomotor Stimulants:

Nicotine and Caffeine

Marijuana and the Cannabinoids

Hallucinogens, PCP, and Ketamine

Inhalants, GHB, and Anabolicandrogenic Steroids

Disorders of Anxiety and Impulsivity and the Drugs Used to Treat These Disorders

Affective Disorders: Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers

Schizophrenia: Antipsychotic Drugs

Neurodegenerative Disorders

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