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What is a potential risk associated with methamphetamine use during the perioperative period?
What is a potential risk associated with methamphetamine use during the perioperative period?
- Hypo- or hypertension (correct)
- Cardiomyopathy and myocardial ischemia
- Seizures
- Respiratory depression
What is the primary mechanism of action of LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline?
What is the primary mechanism of action of LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline?
- Cholinergic
- Serotonergic (correct)
- Kappa opioid
- Glutamatergic
What is the primary mechanism of cocaine's action on neurotransmitters?
What is the primary mechanism of cocaine's action on neurotransmitters?
- Cocaine blocks the re-uptake of DA, NE, and 5-HT (correct)
- Cocaine increases the release of DA, NE, and 5-HT
- Cocaine stimulates the release of DA and NE while blocking the transport of 5-HT
- Cocaine binds to MAO to increase DA and NE metabolism
What is the name of the plant that contains the stimulant cathinone?
What is the name of the plant that contains the stimulant cathinone?
What is the time onset of action for smoked cocaine?
What is the time onset of action for smoked cocaine?
What is a potential complication of long-term methamphetamine use that can affect the teeth?
What is a potential complication of long-term methamphetamine use that can affect the teeth?
What is a potential complication of intubation in individuals who have snorted cocaine?
What is a potential complication of intubation in individuals who have snorted cocaine?
What is the most commonly used illicit drug worldwide?
What is the most commonly used illicit drug worldwide?
What is the name of the class of drugs that includes LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline?
What is the name of the class of drugs that includes LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline?
What is the mechanism of action of amphetamine on neurotransmitters?
What is the mechanism of action of amphetamine on neurotransmitters?
What is a common therapeutic indication for amphetamine and its derivatives?
What is a common therapeutic indication for amphetamine and its derivatives?
What is the primary mechanism of action of caffeine in the human body?
What is the primary mechanism of action of caffeine in the human body?
What is a characteristic of methamphetamine use associated with dental disease?
What is a characteristic of methamphetamine use associated with dental disease?
What is the name of the 'nerve tonic' developed by John Pemberton that later became Coca-Cola?
What is the name of the 'nerve tonic' developed by John Pemberton that later became Coca-Cola?
What is the name of the process by which cocaine is processed to create a smokable form?
What is the name of the process by which cocaine is processed to create a smokable form?
What is the time frame within which caffeine withdrawal symptoms typically emerge?
What is the time frame within which caffeine withdrawal symptoms typically emerge?
What is the primary active chemical found in sativa and c. indica?
What is the primary active chemical found in sativa and c. indica?
What is the effect of cannabinoids on sensory perception?
What is the effect of cannabinoids on sensory perception?
What is the approved use of Marinol/dronabinol?
What is the approved use of Marinol/dronabinol?
Where are CB2 receptors primarily located?
Where are CB2 receptors primarily located?
Which of the following best describes the concept of dependence in relation to substance abuse?
Which of the following best describes the concept of dependence in relation to substance abuse?
What is the primary mechanism of action of stimulants on the body?
What is the primary mechanism of action of stimulants on the body?
What is the most common psychoactive drug used worldwide, according to the text?
What is the most common psychoactive drug used worldwide, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of acute stimulant use?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of acute stimulant use?
What is the primary distinction between addiction and dependence, according to the text?
What is the primary distinction between addiction and dependence, according to the text?
What is the term for the cessation of drug intake that manifests as a physical or psychological disturbance?
What is the term for the cessation of drug intake that manifests as a physical or psychological disturbance?
