Attention Deficit Drugs Part 5.docx

\#\#\# Slide 21 - Drugs Commonly Abused: Amphetamines 1\. \*\*Which of the following symptoms is commonly seen in amphetamine overdose?\*\* \- A) Bradycardia \- B) Tachycardia and hyperthermia \- C) Hypotension \- D) Weight gain \*\*Answer\*\*: B) Tachycardia and hyperthermia 2\. \*\*What is...

\#\#\# Slide 21 - Drugs Commonly Abused: Amphetamines 1\. \*\*Which of the following symptoms is commonly seen in amphetamine overdose?\*\* \- A) Bradycardia \- B) Tachycardia and hyperthermia \- C) Hypotension \- D) Weight gain \*\*Answer\*\*: B) Tachycardia and hyperthermia 2\. \*\*What is the primary neurotransmitter affected by amphetamines?\*\* \- A) Serotonin \- B) GABA \- C) Dopamine \- D) Acetylcholine \*\*Answer\*\*: C) Dopamine 3\. \*\*What is a common withdrawal symptom from chronic amphetamine use?\*\* \- A) Increased energy \- B) Sleepiness and mental depression \- C) Decreased appetite \- D) Hyperactivity \*\*Answer\*\*: B) Sleepiness and mental depression \#\#\# Slide 22 - Drugs Commonly Abused: Cocaine 4\. \*\*Cocaine primarily inhibits the reuptake of which neurotransmitters?\*\* \- A) Serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine \- B) GABA and acetylcholine \- C) Dopamine and glutamate \- D) Serotonin and acetylcholine \*\*Answer\*\*: A) Serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine 5\. \*\*What is a frequent cause of fatality in cocaine overdose?\*\* \- A) Bradycardia \- B) Respiratory depression and arrhythmias \- C) Seizures \- D) Hypoglycemia \*\*Answer\*\*: B) Respiratory depression and arrhythmias 6\. \*\*Which of the following is a withdrawal symptom commonly associated with cocaine abuse?\*\* \- A) Insomnia \- B) Severe mood depression \- C) Hyperactivity \- D) Increased mental alertness \*\*Answer\*\*: B) Severe mood depression \#\#\# Slide 23 - Drugs Commonly Abused: Nicotine and Caffeine 7\. \*\*What is a primary mechanism of action for nicotine?\*\* \- A) Stimulation of dopamine and norepinephrine release \- B) Inhibition of serotonin reuptake \- C) Activation of GABA receptors \- D) Inhibition of acetylcholine receptors \*\*Answer\*\*: A) Stimulation of dopamine and norepinephrine release 8\. \*\*Which of the following symptoms is associated with caffeine withdrawal?\*\* \- A) Euphoria \- B) Fatigue and headache \- C) Increased energy \- D) Increased alertness \*\*Answer\*\*: B) Fatigue and headache 9\. \*\*What is a common adverse effect of nicotine toxicity?\*\* \- A) Hypotension \- B) Respiratory paralysis \- C) Seizures \- D) Weight gain \*\*Answer\*\*: B) Respiratory paralysis