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What is the most common withdrawal symptom associated with excessive methylxanthine consumption?
What is the most common withdrawal symptom associated with excessive methylxanthine consumption?
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Convulsions
- Vomiting
- Headache (correct)
What is the approximate lethal dose of caffeine?
What is the approximate lethal dose of caffeine?
- 100 cups of coffee
- Both a and b (correct)
- 1 gram
- 10 grams
What is the primary mechanism by which nicotine exerts its psychoactive and addictive effects?
What is the primary mechanism by which nicotine exerts its psychoactive and addictive effects?
- Activation of the dopaminergic pathway
- Increased release of norepinephrine and epinephrine
- Increased release of vasopressin and cortisol
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a common adverse effect of nicotine?
Which of the following is NOT a common adverse effect of nicotine?
What is the primary mechanism by which nicotine acts as an appetite suppressant?
What is the primary mechanism by which nicotine acts as an appetite suppressant?
What is the most common adverse effect associated with prolonged nicotine use?
What is the most common adverse effect associated with prolonged nicotine use?
Which of the following is NOT a typical physical effect of cocaine use?
Which of the following is NOT a typical physical effect of cocaine use?
What is the term used to describe the sensation of insects crawling under the skin, commonly experienced by heavy cocaine users?
What is the term used to describe the sensation of insects crawling under the skin, commonly experienced by heavy cocaine users?
What is the primary mechanism of action of methylphenidate?
What is the primary mechanism of action of methylphenidate?
Which of the following is NOT a common obstetric complication associated with cocaine use during pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT a common obstetric complication associated with cocaine use during pregnancy?
What is the term used to describe the withdrawal effects of cocaine?
What is the term used to describe the withdrawal effects of cocaine?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of cocaine withdrawal?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of cocaine withdrawal?
What are the common symptoms of amphetamine intoxication?
What are the common symptoms of amphetamine intoxication?
How are amphetamines metabolized in the body?
How are amphetamines metabolized in the body?
What is the primary mechanism of action of cocaine?
What is the primary mechanism of action of cocaine?
Which is the most common method of cocaine use?
Which is the most common method of cocaine use?
What psychological effects can be associated with high doses of cocaine?
What psychological effects can be associated with high doses of cocaine?
What adverse effect can prolonged high doses of cocaine lead to?
What adverse effect can prolonged high doses of cocaine lead to?
