Substance Abuse: Stimulants & Hallucinogens

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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?

  • Cholinergic
  • Serotonergic (correct)
  • Kappa opioid
  • Glutamatergic

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?

<p>Khat plant (Catha edulis) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the time onset of action for smoked cocaine?

<p>Instant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of long-term methamphetamine use that can affect the teeth?

<p>Loose or damaged teeth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of intubation in individuals who have snorted cocaine?

<p>Damaged septum and soft palate necrosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most commonly used illicit drug worldwide?

<p>Cannabinoids (Marijuana) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the class of drugs that includes LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline?

<p>Hallucinogens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of amphetamine on neurotransmitters?

<p>Amphetamine stimulates the release of DA and NE while blocking their transport (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common therapeutic indication for amphetamine and its derivatives?

<p>ADHD (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of caffeine in the human body?

<p>Antagonizing adenosine receptors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of methamphetamine use associated with dental disease?

<p>Greater levels of MA use are associated with higher rates of dental disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the 'nerve tonic' developed by John Pemberton that later became Coca-Cola?

<p>French Wine Coca (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the process by which cocaine is processed to create a smokable form?

<p>Freebasing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame within which caffeine withdrawal symptoms typically emerge?

<p>12-24 hours (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary active chemical found in sativa and c. indica?

<p>∆9-THC (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of cannabinoids on sensory perception?

<p>Altered sensory perception (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approved use of Marinol/dronabinol?

<p>Treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and emesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are CB2 receptors primarily located?

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

Which of the following best describes the concept of dependence in relation to substance abuse?

<p>A state in which an individual functions normally only in the presence of a drug. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of stimulants on the body?

<p>Increasing alertness and feelings of pleasure. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common psychoactive drug used worldwide, according to the text?

<p>Caffeine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of acute stimulant use?

<p>Depression and anxiety. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between addiction and dependence, according to the text?

<p>Addiction is a pattern of behavior, while dependence is a physical state. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the cessation of drug intake that manifests as a physical or psychological disturbance?

<p>Withdrawal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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