Pharmacology Expert Answers & Study Resources

66. Cocaine and amphetamines are beta-blockers. a. True b. False 67. Cocaine influences dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin activity. a. True b. False 68. Cocaine is thought to activate the dopamine pathways of the mesolimbic dopaminergic pathway. a. True b. False 69. Cocaine enhances athletic performance involving strength or endurance. a. True b. False 70. Cocaine enhances sexual performance in males. a. True b. False 71..

41. The lethal dose of caffeine for adults is equivalent to __________ cups of coffee. a. 30 b. 50 c. 75 d. There have been no cases of death caused by caffeine overdose. 42. Research has associated chronic caffeine use with __________. a. elevated serum cholesterol level b. birth defects c. cancer d. hypertension in women e. all of these 43..

31. The use of ____________ in cold medications is now strictly regulated as a result of the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act. a. guafenesin b. pseudoephedrine c. dextromethorphan d. all of these 32. The long-term effects of stimulant use involve depletion of ______. a. monoamines b. acetylcholine c. endorphins d. GABA 33. The physiological and behavioral effects of amphetamine.

16. Cocoa is primarily produced in __________. a. Brazil b. Africa c. the United States d. Switzerland 17. Estimates are that __________ of the world's population regularly consumes products containing caffeine. a. 20% b. 50% c. 75% d. 90% 18. ___________ has the highest per capita consumption of cocoa. a. the United States b. Belgium c. Switzerland d..

56. Water pipe smoking results in greater exposure to carbon monoxide than cigarette smoking. a. True b. False 57. Recent animal research suggests a major reason why smoking tends to begin in adolescence is that teens’ brains are more susceptible to the rewarding effects of nicotine than are the brains of older individuals. a..

61. One effect of caffeine use is mood-elevation. a. True b. False 62. In reaction-time experiments, caffeine improves the decision-making part of the task but impairs the motor component. a. True b. False 63. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration strictly monitors the caffeine content of energy drinks. a. True b. False 64. Combining Red Bull and alcohol reduces.

6. Sigmund Freud advocated the use of cocaine for __________. a. depression b. drug addiction c. schizophrenia d. depression and drug addiction 7. The major current medical use for cocaine is as a(n) __________. a. antidepressant b. general anesthetic c. local anesthetic d. antianxiety drug 8. Cocaine first became an abuse problem in the United States.

36. Which of the following are effects of sympathomimetic drugs? a. increased heart rate b. increased blood pressure c. weight loss d. all of these e. none of these 37. Cocaine and the amphetamines cause _____. a. pupil constriction b. decreased appetite c. decreased body temperature d. increased blood flow to the extremities e. all of the above 38. Why.

36. Alcohol inhibits the secretion of antidiuretic hormone. This causes __________. a. constipation b. increased urination c. diarrhea d. decreased appetite 37. Alcohol works as a peripheral dilator. This causes __________. a. nausea b. blackouts c. dizziness d. the skin to feel warm and turn red 38. With blackouts, the individual __________. a. can only partially recall.

21. According to the study conducted by Marks & Kelly, which of the following is most likely to still be at close to peak level two hours after consumption? a. cola b. coffee c. tea d. none of these 22. After consumption, the concentration of caffeine is __________. a. highest in the liver b..

41. Mixing alcohol and __________ is a common method of intended and unintended suicides. a. marijuana b. barbiturates c. antibiotics d. benzodiazepines 42. Based on results of experiments studying alcohol’s effects on “divided attention” tasks, several groups including the AMA have recommended that the legal level of intoxication be uniform across the U.S..

31. The most frequently reported nicotine withdrawal symptom is __________. a. insomnia b. anxiety c. irritability d. nicotine craving 32. Nicotine has been shown to have __________ effects. a. calming b. stimulating c. both calming and stimulating d. none of these 33. Which of the following is not an acute pharmacological effect of nicotine? a. increased behavioral.

61. One controversial element of the 1986 and 1988 Anti-Drug Abuse Acts is that dealers of powder cocaine are punished to a much greater extent than are crack dealers. a. True b. False 62. Of great concern is the dramatic recent increase in the prevalence of meth use among high school seniors. a. True b..

11. Which drug(s) is/are notable for being “cradle to grave” drugs? a. caffeine b. nicotine c. alcohol d. all of these e. caffeine and nicotine 12. Citizens of __________ are the world’s top coffee consumers. a. the U.S. b. Great Britain c. Scandinavian countries d. Brazil 13. The United States’ consumption of caffeine is __________ the world average. a. half.

16. When considering data on per capita consumption from a public health point of view, “heavy” drinking is defined as _____________. a. over 10 drinks per occasion b. daily drinking c. experiencing negative consequences of drinking d. experiencing withdrawal 17. According to the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, __________ of the United.

56. Alcohol is often used in cough syrups because it is an excellent solvent. a. True b. False 57. An important acute effect of alcohol is a dramatic increase in REM, or dream, sleep. a. True b. False 58. Grayouts probably reflect state-dependent learning. a. True b. False 59. Alcohol will erase its own hangover symptoms. a. True b. False 60. Alcohol's.

31. The liver metabolizes alcohol __________. a. more quickly at the beginning of a drinking episode b. more quickly at the later stages of a drinking episode c. more quickly the more alcohol is consumed d. at a constant rate 32. In _________ tolerance, a person must consume greater quantities of alcohol in order to.

16. The highest rates of current cigarette use are among _________. a. 14-17 year olds b. 18-25 year olds c. 26-40 year olds d. those over 40 years old 17. Which racial/ethnic group has the highest rate of smoking for those over 26 years old? a. Whites b. Blacks c. Hispanics d. there are no.

51. Street drugs such as cocaine and heroin often contain caffeine as filler. a. True b. False 52. Instant coffee contains more caffeine per serving than brewed coffee. a. True b. False 53. European explorers in the fifteenth century were responsible for the introduction of caffeine into North America. a. True b. False 54. Unlike most drugs, caffeine has.

46. When a smoker returns to smoking after having abstained for some amount of time, he or she has experienced a. withdrawal b. a rebound c. a relapse d. spontaneous remission 47. Which of the following is not true of behavioral programs for smoking cessation? a. one of the key components is the identification.

56. Crack is a smokeable form of amphetamine. a. True b. False 57. Smoking crack produces a more intense effect than other routes of cocaine administration. a. True b. False 58. Snorting cocaine does not cause dependence. a. True b. False 59. Crack is another name for freebase cocaine. a. True b. False 60. One notable success in the U.S. war on.

46. Korsakoff's Syndrome __________. a. produces serious impairments in short-term memory b. involves damage to the brain structure c. is most directly due to alcohol abuse d. often includes considerable confusion and confabulation e. all of these 47. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome has been linked to __________ deficiency. a. Vitamin A b. Vitamin C c. iron d. thiamine 48. __________ is.

56. Although tea and cocoa have been used for centuries, coffee made its first appearance in the 17th century. a. True b. False 57. The United States per capita caffeine consumption is double the world average. a. True b. False 58. To date, the use of energy drinks by children has not been associated with any.

11. The __________ was the focal scapegoat of the Temperance Movement in the late 1800's. a. speakeasy b. tea-pad c. saloon d. distillery 12. When was Prohibition repealed? a. 1917 b. 1929 c. 1933 d. 1942 13. When calculating per capita alcohol consumption, the U.S. Census considers all individuals over the age of _________. a. 14 b..

26. Withdrawal from caffeine lasts about __________. a. one day b. two to three days c. one week d. two to three weeks 27. Tolerance to caffeine's effects on __________ probably does develop. a. renal function b. sleep c. both renal function and sleep d. none of these. Tolerance to caffeine does not develop. 28. Caffeine is excreted.

31. Research has indicated that little tolerance to caffeine’s __________ develops. a. renal function effects b. stimulant effects c. effects on sleep d. all of these e. stimulant effects or effects on sleep 32. The explanation for caffeine's acute effects that is most accepted now is the __________ hypothesis. a. phosphodiesterase b. aminophylline c. adenosine d. glucose 33. Caffeine's.

66. Cirrhosis of the liver is reversible with long-term abstinence. a. True b. False 67. One problem with using abstainers as a comparison group in health studies is that many of these individuals may have quit drinking because they became ill. a. True b. False 68. Research indicates that gender has little impact on the moderate-drinking.

21. The group most likely to use moist snuff are __________. a. young females b. young males c. adult men who earn less than $5,000/year d. psychiatric outpatients 22. Nicotine has __________-like effects. a. dopamine b. serotonin c. acetylcholine d. norepinephrine 23. Nicotine is most readily absorbed from the __________. a. skin b. lungs c. nasal mucosa d. gastrointestinal tract 24..

26. Estimated BAC = __________. a. number standard drinks (.025%) - number hours since drinking began (.015%) b. number standard drinks (.015%) - number hours since drinking began (.025%) c. number hours since drinking began (.025%) - number standard drinks (.015%) d. number hours since drinking began (.015%) - number standard drinks (.025%) 27. If.

11. How do most smokers quit? a. on their own b. with the aid of their doctor c. using self-help groups d. using group-therapy 12. The concept of tobacco as therapeutic agent took a serious blow when Posselt and Reimann __________. a. isolated nicotine b. died from tobacco treatment c. were cited for malpractice d..

21. How does alcohol differ from other foods? a. alcohol does not provide calories b. alcohol does not have to be digested before the body absorbs it c. alcohol is absorbed directly from the stomach d. all of these 22. Which of the following would not lead to a slower absorption of alcohol. a. eating while.

6. How is snuff most commonly taken in Europe? a. chewing b. dipping c. smoking d. sniffing 7. Nicotiana tabacum is indigenous to __________. a. the United States b. Spain c. Africa d. South America 8. Tobacco was thought to have medical value for about __________ years. a. 150 b. 200 c. 350 d. 500 9. Which of the.

36. Which of the following is true regarding the smoking-related mortality rates of men and women in the U.S.? a. Men are more likely to die of smoking-related causes than women. b. Women are more likely to die of smoking-related causes than men. c. The smoking-related risk of death for men and women.

6. What is whiskey distilled from? a. fruit b. corn c. beer d. molasses 7. How does dessert wine differ from regular red wine? a. it is made using skinless red grapes b. it has a higher alcohol content c. white grapes are used d. carbon dioxide is added 8. Molasses are used in the distillation.

26. The stimulants known as "bath salts" are synthetic analogues of a compound found in the _____ plant. a. coca b. coffee c. khat d. marijuana 27. Both cocaine and the amphetamines __________. a. increase brain levels of endorphins b. block reuptake of dopamine c. increase release of acetylcholine d. all of these e. increase brain levels of endorphins and.

6. Which of the following contains the highest concentration of caffeine? a. brewed coffee b. brewed tea c. coca-cola d. Red Bull 7. Which popular soft drink contains the highest concentration of caffeine? a. Pepsi-Cola b. Coca-Cola c. Mountain Dew d. Dr. Pepper 8. Europeans first began using caffeine in __________. a. the Stone Age b. 200.

51. The "Asian flushing response" brought about by alcohol use is due to a build-up of _____. a. aldehyde isozyme b. acetylcholine c. acetaldehyde d. anandamide 52. Americans drank more alcohol per capita in 1830 than they drink today. a. True b. False 53. The elderly are more at risk for negative consequences when they drink. a. True b. False 54..

51. ________ is a Swedish smokeless tobacco product that has been successfully marketed as a “harm reduction product.” a. The electronic cigarette b. The blunt c. Snus d. Omni 52. In the late 15th century, Columbus introduced tobacco to the Indians. a. True b. False 53. The use of tobacco as a medical agent ended near.

61. At a BAC over .05%, drinkers tend to underestimate the passage of time. a. True b. False 62. Controlled laboratory studies have provided strong support for the disinhibition theory of alcohol and aggression. a. True b. False 63. Moderate levels of alcohol tend to stimulate males' libido. a. True b. False 64. One advantage that survey research on.

61. Smokers tend to weigh more than nonsmokers. a. True b. False 62. Research has demonstrated that the decreased tar and nicotine contained in today's cigarette brands has resulted in decreased tar and nicotine consumption by smokers. a. True b. False 63. Passive smoking, inhaling the smoke of others who are smoking, is the third leading.

36. How does caffeine affect the rapidity and accuracy of motor skills? a. increases b. decreases c. depends on the dosage d. there is no effect 37. Smokers smoke _________ cigarettes after drinking coffee. a. more b. fewer c. the same number of 38. What were the results of Lowe's 1988 study on the effects of.

46. A medication intended to increase respiratory stimulation in premature infants would be most likely to include __________. a. caffeine b. theophylline c. theobromine d. none of these 47. Caffeine has been used in a variety of medications to produce __________. a. cerebral stimulation b. diuresis c. coronary constriction d. all of these e. cerebral stimulation and diuresis.

a. Nicotiana rustica b. Nicotiana papyra c. Nicotiana tabacum d. None of these 2. The main reason humans consume tobacco is for its __________ content. a. tar b. nicotine c. caffeine d. carbon monoxide 3. How many of the 60 species of the genus Nicotiani can be used for human consumption? a. 2 b. 7 c. 15.

16. Which of the following is not a form of cocaine? a. crack b. coca paste c. freebase d. crystal 17. "Crack" is an injectable form of__________. a. cocaine b. amphetamine c. heroin d. tobacco e. none of the above 18. Freebase cocaine is made by mixing street cocaine with _____. a. heroin b. marijuana c. methamphetamine d. ether 19. Smoking crack.

26. How long does it take to develop the first signs of nicotine tolerance? a. the first time smoking b. after one week of smoking regularly c. after one month of smoking regularly d. tolerance to nicotine does not develop 27. The distribution half-life of nicotine is __________. a. 1-10 minutes b. 10-20 minutes c..

21. What criminal organization first controlled the smuggling of cocaine into the US? a. Medellin cartel b. Cali cartel c. Mafia d. Taliban 22. When methamphetamine reappeared in the early 1990s, where was it most prevalent? a. Eastern urban centers b. the rural South c. Hawaii and the West coast d. the Midwest 23. Many states.

a. isopropyl alcohol b. methyl alcohol c. wood alcohol d. ethanol 2. Fermentation begins when ____________ is dissolved in water and exposed to air. a. yeast b. ethanol c. sugar d. carbon dioxide 3. Fermented beverages have an alcohol content no higher than __________. a. 5% b. 15% c. 25% d. 40% 4. In the U.S., 20 ounces.

a. theobromine b. methylxanthine c. theophylline d. alkaloid 2. Caffeine is one of three naturally occurring compounds known as the __________. a. theobromines b. methylxanthines c. endorphins d. tricyclics 3. Caffeine is chemically related to __________. a. theophylline b. theobromine c. nicotine d. all of these e. theophylline and theobromine only 4. Tea contains ________ as well as caffeine. a. theophylline b. theobromine c..

11. The ingredients in the original Coca-Cola included __________. a. methamphetamine b. cocaine c. barbiturates d. benzedrine e. all of these 12. Amphetamines have been put to many medical uses. Which of the following is not one of them? a. treatment of anxiety b. relief of sinus problems c. treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity d. treatment of narcolepsy 13. Which of the.

41. __________ of all lung cancer deaths are caused by smoking. a. 10-20% b. 30-40% c. 60-70% d. 80-90% 42. ___________ is a disease in which the lung’s air spaces are abnormally diluted and the lungs walls are distended. a. glaucoma b. bronchitis c. lung cancer d. emphysema 43. The Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act,.