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Which type of opioid is the most potent?
Which type of opioid is the most potent?
- Morphine
- Hydromorphone
- Fentanyl (correct)
- Oxycodone
Which of the following is NOT a type of opioid?
Which of the following is NOT a type of opioid?
- Heroin
- Codeine
- Methamphetamine (correct)
- Hydrocodone
Which neurotransmitter is involved in the coordinated contraction and relaxation of skeletal muscle?
Which neurotransmitter is involved in the coordinated contraction and relaxation of skeletal muscle?
- Dopamine
- Norepinephrine
- Acetylcholine (correct)
- Epinephrine
Which neurotransmitter has a role in learning and memory in the CNS?
Which neurotransmitter has a role in learning and memory in the CNS?
Which neurotransmitter is blocked by Curare?
Which neurotransmitter is blocked by Curare?
Which neurotransmitter is synthesized from L-DOPA?
Which neurotransmitter is synthesized from L-DOPA?
Which route of administration involves snorting a substance into the nasal cavities?
Which route of administration involves snorting a substance into the nasal cavities?
What is the purpose of Intracerebral Administration?
What is the purpose of Intracerebral Administration?
What is the relationship between tolerance and the Dose-Response curve for euphoria?
What is the relationship between tolerance and the Dose-Response curve for euphoria?
What is the therapeutic index (TI) related to?
What is the therapeutic index (TI) related to?
Which stage of addiction is characterized by reward-seeking behavior?
Which stage of addiction is characterized by reward-seeking behavior?
What is the mechanism of action of an antagonist drug?
What is the mechanism of action of an antagonist drug?
What is the effect of repeated administration of a drug on its effectiveness?
What is the effect of repeated administration of a drug on its effectiveness?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily responsible for pleasure-seeking behavior?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily responsible for pleasure-seeking behavior?
Which dopaminergic system is targeted by ADHD medications?
Which dopaminergic system is targeted by ADHD medications?
Which dopaminergic system is associated with cognitive problems and psychosis?
Which dopaminergic system is associated with cognitive problems and psychosis?
Which type of drug blocks the effects of norepinephrine and epinephrine in the body?
Which type of drug blocks the effects of norepinephrine and epinephrine in the body?
Which route of administration is the fastest in terms of drug absorption and peak blood concentration?
Which route of administration is the fastest in terms of drug absorption and peak blood concentration?
Which route of administration is commonly used for insulin delivery?
Which route of administration is commonly used for insulin delivery?
Which route of administration bypasses the stomach and increases the potency and amount of a drug?
Which route of administration bypasses the stomach and increases the potency and amount of a drug?
Which route of administration is commonly used for delivering drugs to the lungs?
Which route of administration is commonly used for delivering drugs to the lungs?
Which mechanism of action describes a drug that stimulates the release of neurotransmitters?
Which mechanism of action describes a drug that stimulates the release of neurotransmitters?
Which mechanism of action describes a drug that blocks the autoreceptors?
Which mechanism of action describes a drug that blocks the autoreceptors?
Which mechanism of action describes a drug that deactivates destructive enzymes?
Which mechanism of action describes a drug that deactivates destructive enzymes?
