Question 1

Most basic biological functions are quite similar among all mammals, whereas the greatest differences between laboratory mice and humans would probably be found in the areas of thoughts, emotions, and "personality."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is a possible side effect of an opioid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decrease in motor skills 
B)  Hallucinations 
C)  Pinpoint pupils 
D)  Sexual Confidence

Question 3

A drug's generic name can only be used by one company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Your friend asked you to describe The Grapefruit-Juice Effect, which statement would you state?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research states that 75% of people taking Grapefruit-Juice only experience a boost in a drug's potency. 
B)  Taking Grapefruit-Juice can be dangerous because the juice can raise blood concentrations of the drug beyond what the dosage calls for. 
C)  Taking Grapefruit-Juice can be dangerous because the juice can lower blood concentrations of the drug beyond what the dosage calls for. 
D)  Research has demonstrated that the Grapefruit-Juice concern has not been proven in clinical studies, despite the concern original published.

Question 5

Which of the following would NOT be considered a perception-altering agent?

Accepted Answer

A)  GHB 
B)  LSD 
C)  MDMA 
D)  PCP

Question 6

Based on the significant increase of prescription amphetamines use by Canadian university students, what did Maclean's magazine call Ritalin?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The Get Smart Pill" 
B)  "The Go All Night Pill" 
C)  "Concentration for $5 a pill" 
D)  "The Student pill for success"

Question 7

Which of these is difficult to classify, due to its complex effects at different doses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cocaine 
B)  Marijuana 
C)  Prozac 
D)  Caffeine

Question 8

How can psychoactive drugs alter the availability of a neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

The most common way for drug molecules to be deactivated is by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  CYP450 enzymes in the liver 
B)  Protein binding 
C)  Elimination through the bowel 
D)  Reuptake

Question 10

Alcohol and inhalants are all examples of which drug grouping?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hallucinogens 
B)  Analgesics 
C)  Psychotherapeutics 
D)  CNS Depressants

Question 11

There have been increased reports of adolescents administering alcohol using alcohol suppositories, called "booty bumping" or "butt bongs."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Caffeine and cocaine are both considered to be stimulant drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

For most therapeutic effects, there is a maximum effect, and increasing the dose more just increases the number and type of side effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Some drugs may act on all types of neurons by doing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blocking all receptor types 
B)  Interfering with metabolism 
C)  Preventing absorption of nutrients 
D)  Altering the electrical potential across the cell membrane

Question 15

What are withdrawal symptom and how can they be avoided?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which pharmaceutical drugs are the most popular in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apotex 
B)  Generic 
C)  Novartis 
D)  Pfizer

Question 17

The kidneys operate in a two-stage process. In the first step, water and most of the small and water-soluble molecules are filtered out. Second, most of the water is reabsorbed, along with some of the dissolved chemicals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How do psychoactive drugs reach the brain tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Meninges 
B)  The Spinal cord 
C)  The bloodstream 
D)  The liver

Question 19

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), a well-known animal rights group, has fought against laboratory animal testing, and cited the thalidomide drug as an example in favour of their cause, however, describe the flaws in their argument.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

In addition to ADHD, which individual may also be prescribed Ritalin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Josh who has difficulty sleeping. 
B)  Martin who has a mild case of congestive heart failure. 
C)  Sarah who has a spider phobia preventing her from attending school. 
D)  Diane who frequently falls asleep at work, and has been known to fall asleep while driving.

Exam 5: The Actions of Drugs

Most basic biological functions are quite similar among all mammals, whereas the greatest differences between laboratory mice and humans would probably be found in the areas of thoughts, emotions, and "personality."

What is a possible side effect of an opioid?

A drug's generic name can only be used by one company.

Your friend asked you to describe The Grapefruit-Juice Effect, which statement would you state?

Which of the following would NOT be considered a perception-altering agent?

Based on the significant increase of prescription amphetamines use by Canadian university students, what did Maclean's magazine call Ritalin?

Which of these is difficult to classify, due to its complex effects at different doses?

How can psychoactive drugs alter the availability of a neurotransmitter?

The most common way for drug molecules to be deactivated is by which of the following?

Alcohol and inhalants are all examples of which drug grouping?

There have been increased reports of adolescents administering alcohol using alcohol suppositories, called "booty bumping" or "butt bongs."

Caffeine and cocaine are both considered to be stimulant drugs.

For most therapeutic effects, there is a maximum effect, and increasing the dose more just increases the number and type of side effects.

Some drugs may act on all types of neurons by doing which of the following?

What are withdrawal symptom and how can they be avoided?

Which pharmaceutical drugs are the most popular in Canada?

The kidneys operate in a two-stage process. In the first step, water and most of the small and water-soluble molecules are filtered out. Second, most of the water is reabsorbed, along with some of the dissolved chemicals.

How do psychoactive drugs reach the brain tissue?

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), a well-known animal rights group, has fought against laboratory animal testing, and cited the thalidomide drug as an example in favour of their cause, however, describe the flaws in their argument.

In addition to ADHD, which individual may also be prescribed Ritalin?