Mastering Drug Dosage
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Which of the following best describes Mr. F's initial symptoms of botulism?

  • Smelling funny and pale skin
  • Difficulty breathing and pale skin
  • Seeing double and weak voice
  • Seeing double and difficulty breathing (correct)

    • What did Mr. F do when he discovered that the asparagus smelled funny?

  • He tasted it and swallowed it
  • He asked his wife to taste it
  • He rinsed it under water and threw it away (correct)
  • He threw it away immediately

    • What is the main focus of psychopharmacology?

  • The effects of drugs on behavior
  • The effects of drugs on the nervous system
  • The study of neurological diseases
  • The effects of drugs on both the nervous system and behavior (correct)

    • Which route of drug administration is commonly used for laboratory animals?

    <p>Subcutaneous injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of drug administration is used for drugs that might upset a person's stomach?

    <p>Rectal suppositories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of drug administration delivers the drug to the brain very rapidly?

    <p>Inhalation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of drug administration is used to treat angina pectoris?

    <p>Sublingual administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the generally accepted definition of a drug in the field of pharmacology?

    <p>A chemical that alters the functions of certain cells of the body when taken in relatively low doses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a drug according to the definition provided in the text?

    <p>Neurotransmitters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the effects of opiates such as morphine and heroin?

    <p>Decreased sensitivity to pain, slowing of the digestive system, sedation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the field of study that focuses on the effects of drugs on the nervous system and behavior?

    <p>Psychopharmacology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of drug administration is the fastest and allows the drug to reach the brain within a few seconds?

    <p>Intravenous (IV) injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the book discusses the use of drugs to study and treat mental disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety disorders?

    <p>Chapter 18</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which drugs are absorbed, distributed within the body, metabolized, and excreted called?

    <p>Pharmacokinetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a barrier that molecules of drugs must cross to enter the body and find their way to their sites of action?

    <p>Intestinal barrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecules do drugs bind with in the central nervous system?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between drug affinity and dosage?

    <p>Drugs with high affinity require lower doses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most desirable drug in terms of affinity?

    <p>A drug with high affinity for therapeutic sites and low affinity for toxic sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of drug administration allows for the most rapid effects on the brain?

    <p>Intravenous injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important factor that determines the rate at which a drug reaches sites of action within the brain?

    <p>Lipid solubility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do drug addicts prefer heroin to morphine?

    <p>Heroin molecules reach the brain faster than morphine molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best way to measure the effectiveness of a drug?

    <p>Plotting a dose-response curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about drug distribution in the body is true?

    <p>A smaller subject requires a larger quantity of a drug to achieve the same concentration as a heavier subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the dose of a drug reaches the point of maximum effect?

    <p>The drug does not produce any more effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a drug's margin of safety?

    <p>The difference between the dose that produces therapeutic effects and the dose that produces adverse side effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the therapeutic index of a drug?

    <p>The ratio of the drug's toxic dose to its effective dose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Mr. F's initial symptoms of botulism?

    <p>Double vision and pale face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mr. F do when he discovered that the asparagus smelled funny?

    <p>He rinsed it under water and threw it away</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the field of study that focuses on the effects of drugs on the nervous system and behavior?

    <p>Psychopharmacology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of drug administration is commonly used for laboratory animals?

    <p>Intravenous injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of drug administration is the most common for administering drugs to small laboratory animals?

    <p>Intraperitoneal (IP) injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which drugs are broken down by enzymes or excreted in the urine called?

    <p>Metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the book discusses the basic principles of psychopharmacology?

    <p>Chapter 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecules do drugs need to interact with in order to affect some biochemical processes of cells?

    <p>Neurotransmitters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a drug according to the definition provided in the text?

    <p>Proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which drugs are absorbed, distributed within the body, metabolized, and excreted called?

    <p>Pharmacokinetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the effects of opiates such as morphine and heroin?

    <p>Increased sensitivity to pain, slowed digestive system, sedation, muscular relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about drug distribution in the body is true?

    <p>Drugs tend to accumulate in fatty tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of drug administration allows for the most rapid effects on the brain?

    <p>Intravenous injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor that determines the rate at which a drug in the bloodstream reaches sites of action within the brain?

    <p>Lipid solubility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is more lipid soluble, heroin or morphine?

    <p>Heroin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best way to measure the effectiveness of a drug?

    <p>Plotting a dose-response curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of drug administration is used to deliver antibiotics directly to the brain to treat certain types of infections?

    <p>Intracerebroventricular administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following routes of drug administration allows for slow and prolonged absorption of a drug?

    <p>Intrarectal administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of drug administration involves placing the drug beneath the tongue for absorption into the bloodstream?

    <p>Sublingual administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of drug administration is commonly used for administering drugs that might upset a person's stomach?

    <p>Topical administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the therapeutic index of a drug?

    <p>The ratio of the toxic dose to the effective dose of a drug.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why drugs vary in their effectiveness?

    <p>Different drugs have different sites of action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between morphine and aspirin in terms of their analgesic effects?

    <p>Morphine suppresses the activity of neurons involved in pain perception, while aspirin reduces the production of a chemical involved in transmitting pain information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between drug affinity and dosage?

    <p>Drug affinity refers to the strength of the binding between a drug and its site of action, while dosage refers to the amount of drug administered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about drug affinity?

    <p>Drugs with low affinity produce effects at lower doses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a goal of research by drug companies?

    <p>To find drugs with high affinity for therapeutic sites and low affinity for toxic sites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between drug affinity and dosage?

    <p>Drugs with high affinity require lower doses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of repeated administration of a drug?

    <p>The effects of the drug decrease over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about drug distribution in the body is true?

    <p>Drugs distribute based on their affinity for different organs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most desirable drug in terms of affinity?

    <p>A drug with high affinity for therapeutic sites and low affinity for toxic sites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Botulism Symptoms

    • Initial symptoms of botulism include weakness, dizziness, and blurred vision.
    • Mr. F discovered the asparagus smelled funny and decided to discard it, suspecting it was spoiled.

    Psychopharmacology

    • Psychopharmacology focuses on the effects of drugs on the nervous system and behavior.
    • The field studies how pharmaceuticals can be used to manage mental disorders like schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety.

    Drug Administration Routes

    • Common route for drug administration in laboratory animals is injection.
    • Oral administration is often used for drugs that may irritate the stomach.
    • Intravenous (IV) administration delivers drugs to the brain very rapidly.
    • Sublingual administration (under the tongue) allows for quick absorption into the bloodstream.
    • The route delivering drugs directly to the brain for antibiotic treatment is via intrathecal administration.
    • Routes allowing for slow and prolonged absorption include transdermal patches.

    Drug Definitions and Classifications

    • A drug is defined in pharmacology as any substance that alters physiological processes.
    • Generic substances not affecting physiological processes are not considered drugs.

    Effects of Opiates

    • Opiates like morphine and heroin produce analgesia and euphoria, strongly affecting the central nervous system.

    Drug Absorption and Distribution

    • The process of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs is called pharmacokinetics.
    • Drug distribution reflects how effectively a drug reaches its sites of action throughout the body.
    • Rapid absorption rates to the brain are primarily influenced by lipid solubility.
    • The therapeutic index indicates a drug's safety margin, comparing effective dosage to toxic dosage.
    • A drug's effectiveness is best measured by its therapeutic response and patient outcomes.

    Drug Affinity and Dosage

    • Drug affinity indicates how well a drug binds to its target; higher affinity typically requires lower doses.
    • Heroin is more lipid-soluble than morphine, contributing to its strong psychoactive effects.
    • Repeated drug administration can lead to tolerance, necessitating higher doses for the same effect.

    Safety and Effectiveness

    • The margin of safety is a measure reflecting the safe dosage range of a drug relative to its therapeutic effect.
    • Research by pharmaceutical companies aims to develop effective medications with favorable safety profiles.

    Conclusion

    • Differences in a drug's effectiveness may arise from molecular structure, affinity, and routes of administration.
    • Understanding these concepts assists in comprehending the roles and impacts of drugs in both medical and psychological contexts.

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