23 Questions
Which of the following factors determines the addictiveness of a drug, according to the text?
The level of reward system stimulation
According to the text, which of the following drugs stimulates the reward system the most?
Methamphetamines
Why is a faster rate of onset of a drug considered more addictive, according to the text?
It leads to a stronger association between the drug and feeling better
Which of the following is NOT an example of an opiate?
Hydrocodone
What is the potency of fentanyl compared to morphine?
100 to 150 times
What document precipitated the pendulum swing towards the 'over-treatment' phase of pain in the early 2000s?
The 5th Vital Sign
What was the purpose of Oxycontin 1.0?
To reduce the frequency of pill intake
Which drug is responsible for the steep rise in opioid deaths starting around 2013?
Fentanyl
What is the main reason why Fentanyl is attractive to drug cartels?
Its small size
Which company developed Oxycontin v2.0, which was more 'abuse-proof' than the original version?
Purdue Pharma
Which route of administration is the fastest way to get a drug into the blood?
Intravenous (IV) Injection
Which method of administration of cocaine has a slope of onset that is just as steep as the intravenous method, but only initially?
Inhalation
What is the dose-response curve?
A graph of the magnitude of an effect by the amount of drug you take.
What is the formula for calculating the therapeutic index (TI)?
TI = LD50 / ED50
What is the definition of tolerance?
A decrease in the effectiveness of a drug that is administered repeatedly.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between dopamine receptors and heroin addiction?
Dopamine receptors are resorbed in response to heroin addiction, leading to decreased sensitivity to dopamine.
What is the main difference between early addiction and late addiction?
Early addiction is motivated by reward, while late addiction is motivated by aversion to withdrawal symptoms.
Which of the following best describes sensitization in relation to drug administration?
Sensitization is an increase in the effectiveness of a drug that is administered repeatedly.
What is the role of autoreceptors in synaptic transmission?
Autoreceptors monitor the amount of neurotransmitters present in the synaptic cleft.
Which route of administration allows a drug to bypass the stomach and enter the bloodstream directly, without having to be metabolized by the digestive system?
Sublingual administration
Which route of administration is commonly used for asthma patients to alleviate symptoms by dilating the bronchiole tubes?
Inhalation
Which route of administration involves the administration of a drug into the rectum and is commonly used when an individual is not capable of swallowing a drug or is vomiting?
Intrarectal administration
Which route of administration is the most specific for delivering a drug into a particular part of the brain and is only used for animal research purposes due to its invasive nature?
Intracerebral administration
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