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the neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of pleasure and also associated with logical thought processes and coordination of movement is? |
Dopamine |
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The main inhibitory neurotransmitter is? |
GABA |
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The main excitatory neurotransmitter is? |
Glutamate |
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Which is not true about benzodiazepines? |
a) high overdose potential b) 70's: most prescribed drug in world c) anti-anxiety ---> d) cause brain to increase excitatory neurotransmitters |
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Which % of Canadian population consumed alcohol in 12 months before survey? |
79% |
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% of ppl who have drunk alcohol in the last year who exceed low risk drinking guidelines is? |
23% |
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% of soldiers in Vietnam who used heroin and became addicted? |
54% |
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Of the soldiers who became addicted, the % that remained addicted after 3 years back in US is? |
12% |
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Which is not true about opioids? |
a) they slow CNS activity b) cough-suppressant --> c) short half-life, requiring repeat dosing d) ease gastrointestinal distress |
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Which opioid is not derived from opium poppy? |
Methadone |
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Which best describes the effect of crack? |
Crack is a strong CNS stimulant that interferes with the reabsorption of dopamine (which is associated with pleasure) |
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% of Canadians who have used marijuana at some point in their life? |
44.5% |
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Which is not a therapeutic action of benzodiazepines? |
a) antixiolytic b) hypnotic c) relaxant --> d) diuretic |
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Daily per capita intake of caffeine in North America is about? |
200 mg |
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Form of therapy that works on the patient's beliefs and interpretations about themselves and events in their lives is? |
Cognitive behavioural therapy |
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Which is NOT one of the ways that drugs alter brain functioning at a cellular level? |
Drugs (do NOT) introduce new receptors to the brain |
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The neurotransmitter associated with happiness and responsible for reducing depression and anxiety is? |
Serotonin |
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Crystal Metamphetamine does not A) increase mental alertnessB) decrease depressionC) get metabolized by body within 1 hourD) increase talkativeness |
??? |
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A drug increasingly linked to early onset psychosis is: |
Marijuana |
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Effects of synthetic cathinones include |
empathy, openness, increased energy, increased (!) libido |
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Which is true about the effects of caffeine? |
caffeine improves memory performance on tasks requiring the remembering of small amounts of information |
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The percentage of the worldwide adult population that smokes nicotine is: |
30% |
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In Canada, highest smoking rates are found among: A) 20-24 yr oldsB) 15-19C) 45-49D) 50-55 |
??? |
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Which is not true about smoking in Canada? A) fewer ppl are smokingB) those who smoke are quitting more often andearlierC) daily smokers have increased amount they smoke D) since 1990s girls 15-19 have higher smokingrates than boys |
??? |
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The percentage of regular smokers who began in adolescence is estimated as being: |
90% |
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Which is not true? |
A) Drugs alter function of brain at cell level ----> B) Drugs cannot disrupt production, storage or release of NTS C) Drugs interfere with nTS interaction with itsreceptor D) Drugs may impede deactivation of NTs |
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A synapseis best described as: |
a) Part of brain responsible for memory b) First dutch coffeeshop/hash bar ----> c) Small gap separating neurons d) A neurotransmitter associated with contentment |
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Upontransmitting info, neurotransmitters: |
A) Turn into neurons ----> B) Are destroyed or reabsorbed C) Return to cell of origin D) Are absorbed by kidney |
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What’s not true about AA? |
----> A) It’s an offshoot religious organization known as oxford group B) It’s a mutual aid/self help group C) It’s comprised of 12 steps D) It promotes controlled drinking |
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Medical weed promoted as being useful intreating: |
----> A) Glaucoma B) Acne C) Hair loss D) Obesity |
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According to Canadian Addiction Survey, the ration of Canadians who report using an illicit drug in lifetime other than cannabis is: |
---> A) 1 in 6 B) 1 in 12 C) 1 in 20 D) 1 in 25 |
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The most powerful hallucinogen is: A) HeroinB) HashishC) LSDD) Crack cocaine |
??? |
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The National Institute of Drug Abuse estimates following percent of alcoholism vulnerability can be explained through genetic inheritance: A) 10-30B) 40-60C) 60-80D) 90 |
??? |
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According to Can addiction survey, what percent of CANs report using marijuana at some point in life? |
A) 12 ----> B) 44.5 C) 4.5 D) 65 |
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Opioids have not been used medically astreatment response for following problem: |
----> A) Post-op pain
B) Cough C) Diarrhea D) ADHD |
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Whatis the opioid antagonist admin to reverse a suspected opioid overdose? |
Naloxone |
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What's Dr Gabor Mates book on addiction called? |
"In the Realmsof Hungry Ghosts" |