Question 1

Compared to a full opioid receptor agonist,a partial opioid receptor agonist will:

Accepted Answer

A)  bind to only one subtype of opioid receptors. 
B)  will incompletely pass through the blood-brain barrier. 
C)  counteract the effects of a full agonist. 
D)  produce weaker effects. 
A)  bind to only one subtype of opioid receptors. 
B)  will incompletely pass through the blood-brain barrier. 
C)  counteract the effects of a full agonist. 
D)  produce weaker effects. D

Question 2

A partial opioid receptor agonist binds to only some types of opioid receptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A drug that activated receptors for substance P would likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  produce rewarding effects. 
B)  cause pain. 
C)  reduce stress. 
D)  cause confusion and memory loss. 
A)  produce rewarding effects. 
B)  cause pain. 
C)  reduce stress. 
D)  cause confusion and memory loss. B

Question 4

The communication of pain sensations in the body is referred to:

Accepted Answer

A)  dynorphin. 
B)  nociception. 
C)  analgesia. 
D)  chemoception. 
A)  dynorphin. 
B)  nociception. 
C)  analgesia. 
D)  chemoception.

Question 5

Opioid drugs are classified by:

Accepted Answer

A)  receptor actions. 
B)  structures of the brain they act upon. 
C)  speed of drug onset. 
D)  pharmacological effects. 
A)  receptor actions. 
B)  structures of the brain they act upon. 
C)  speed of drug onset. 
D)  pharmacological effects.

Question 6

In a conditioned place preference procedure,lab rats will prefer a chamber where they previously experienced reinforcing effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The ________ is characterized by a period of normalcy between craving an opioid and feeling the pleasurable effects of an opioid.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is characterized by a period...

Question 8

The rush experienced from using an opioid is called nociception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One of the first measures taken to treat opioid overdose in an emergency room is:

Accepted Answer

A)  to determine whether the opioid was an illegal substance. 
B)  to determine why the patient was using an opioid. 
C)  to determine if ventilation support should be given. 
D)  to determine a patient's psychiatric history. 
A)  to determine whether the opioid was an illegal substance. 
B)  to determine why the patient was using an opioid. 
C)  to determine if ventilation support should be given. 
D)  to determine a patient's psychiatric history.

Question 10

Neoendorphins bind to delta opioid receptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The time an absorbed opioid drug takes to enter the brain is affected by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the formulation of the drug used. 
B)  whether or not the drug is synthetic or semisynthetic. 
C)  the affinity of the drug for opioid receptors. 
D)  passage through the blood-brain barrier. 
A)  the formulation of the drug used. 
B)  whether or not the drug is synthetic or semisynthetic. 
C)  the affinity of the drug for opioid receptors. 
D)  passage through the blood-brain barrier.

Question 12

________ is a partial agonist for mu receptors,antagonist for delta receptors,and is used for treating opioid addiction.

Accepted Answer

Buprenorph

Question 13

Opioid agonists acting in the nucleus accumbens increase dopamine levels in the nucleus accumbens by:

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibiting GABA neurons that terminate on dopamine neurons in the ventral tegmental area. 
B)  binding to opioid receptors on dopamine axon terminals. 
C)  by inhibiting glutamate neurons which no longer inhibit GABA neurons acting on dopamine neurons in the nucleus accumbens. 
D)  inhibiting opioid neurons which terminate in the ventral tegmental area. 
A)  inhibiting GABA neurons that terminate on dopamine neurons in the ventral tegmental area. 
B)  binding to opioid receptors on dopamine axon terminals. 
C)  by inhibiting glutamate neurons which no longer inhibit GABA neurons acting on dopamine neurons in the nucleus accumbens. 
D)  inhibiting opioid neurons which terminate in the ventral tegmental area.

Question 14

The use of the term narcotic for a psychostimulant drug indicates that:

Accepted Answer

A)  misuse of the term to describe non-sleep inducing drugs occurs. 
B)  sleep-inducing drugs have stimulant effects. 
C)  narcotic can be appropriately used to describe a wide variety of drug effects. 
D)  narcotic has an incorrect definition. 
A)  misuse of the term to describe non-sleep inducing drugs occurs. 
B)  sleep-inducing drugs have stimulant effects. 
C)  narcotic can be appropriately used to describe a wide variety of drug effects. 
D)  narcotic has an incorrect definition.

Question 15

A ________ opioid is made from a naturally occurring opioid.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ opioid is made from a...

Question 16

By inhibiting the activity of GABA neurons in the ventral tegmental area,opioids produce a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  increase in dopamine in the nucleus accumbens. 
B)  decrease in dopamine in the ventral tegmental area. 
C)  decrease in endogenous opioids in the ventral tegmental area. 
D)  increase in endogenous opioids in the nucleus accumbens. 
A)  increase in dopamine in the nucleus accumbens. 
B)  decrease in dopamine in the ventral tegmental area. 
C)  decrease in endogenous opioids in the ventral tegmental area. 
D)  increase in endogenous opioids in the nucleus accumbens.

Question 17

Why might finding morphine in a drug test not necessarily indicate the person is abusing morphine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Certain foods contain trace amounts of morphine. 
B)  The person might have taken acetamenophen. 
C)  The person might have taken a prescription cough syrup containing codeine. 
D)  Recreational morphine use is approved in some U.S. states. 
A)  Certain foods contain trace amounts of morphine. 
B)  The person might have taken acetamenophen. 
C)  The person might have taken a prescription cough syrup containing codeine. 
D)  Recreational morphine use is approved in some U.S. states.

Question 18

For many opioids,pharmacological effects continue after catabolism because:

Accepted Answer

A)  of the activation of endogenous opioids. 
B)  opioids receptors remain activated after the drug is eliminated from the body. 
C)  the user quickly uses another opioid. 
D)  biotransformation leads to active metabolites that act as opioid compounds. 
A)  of the activation of endogenous opioids. 
B)  opioids receptors remain activated after the drug is eliminated from the body. 
C)  the user quickly uses another opioid. 
D)  biotransformation leads to active metabolites that act as opioid compounds.

Question 19

While highly effective for pain in general,what type of pain is an opioid agonist less effective for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neuropathic pain 
B)  Systematic pain 
C)  Inflammatory pain 
D)  Muscular pain 
A)  Neuropathic pain 
B)  Systematic pain 
C)  Inflammatory pain 
D)  Muscular pain

Question 20

Methadone is used for ultra-rapid detoxification from opioid use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Compared to a full opioid receptor agonist,a partial opioid receptor agonist will:

A partial opioid receptor agonist binds to only some types of opioid receptors.

A drug that activated receptors for substance P would likely:

The communication of pain sensations in the body is referred to:

Opioid drugs are classified by:

In a conditioned place preference procedure,lab rats will prefer a chamber where they previously experienced reinforcing effects.

The ________ is characterized by a period of normalcy between craving an opioid and feeling the pleasurable effects of an opioid.

The rush experienced from using an opioid is called nociception.

One of the first measures taken to treat opioid overdose in an emergency room is:

Neoendorphins bind to delta opioid receptors.

The time an absorbed opioid drug takes to enter the brain is affected by:

________ is a partial agonist for mu receptors,antagonist for delta receptors,and is used for treating opioid addiction.

Opioid agonists acting in the nucleus accumbens increase dopamine levels in the nucleus accumbens by:

The use of the term narcotic for a psychostimulant drug indicates that:

A ________ opioid is made from a naturally occurring opioid.

By inhibiting the activity of GABA neurons in the ventral tegmental area,opioids produce a(n):

Why might finding morphine in a drug test not necessarily indicate the person is abusing morphine?

For many opioids,pharmacological effects continue after catabolism because:

While highly effective for pain in general,what type of pain is an opioid agonist less effective for?

Methadone is used for ultra-rapid detoxification from opioid use.

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Psychostimulants

Nicotine and Caffeine

Alcohol

GHP and Inhalants

Cannabinoids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Antipsychotic Drugs

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Exam 10: Opioids

Compared to a full opioid receptor agonist,a partial opioid receptor agonist will:

A partial opioid receptor agonist binds to only some types of opioid receptors.

A drug that activated receptors for substance P would likely:

The communication of pain sensations in the body is referred to:

Opioid drugs are classified by:

In a conditioned place preference procedure,lab rats will prefer a chamber where they previously experienced reinforcing effects.

The ________ is characterized by a period of normalcy between craving an opioid and feeling the pleasurable effects of an opioid.

The rush experienced from using an opioid is called nociception.

One of the first measures taken to treat opioid overdose in an emergency room is:

Neoendorphins bind to delta opioid receptors.

The time an absorbed opioid drug takes to enter the brain is affected by:

________ is a partial agonist for mu receptors,antagonist for delta receptors,and is used for treating opioid addiction.

Opioid agonists acting in the nucleus accumbens increase dopamine levels in the nucleus accumbens by:

The use of the term narcotic for a psychostimulant drug indicates that:

A ________ opioid is made from a naturally occurring opioid.

By inhibiting the activity of GABA neurons in the ventral tegmental area,opioids produce a(n):

Why might finding morphine in a drug test not necessarily indicate the person is abusing morphine?

For many opioids,pharmacological effects continue after catabolism because:

While highly effective for pain in general,what type of pain is an opioid agonist less effective for?

Methadone is used for ultra-rapid detoxification from opioid use.

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Psychostimulants

Nicotine and Caffeine

Alcohol

GHP and Inhalants

Cannabinoids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Antipsychotic Drugs

Filters