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Name (3) three xanthines
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chocolate, coffee, and tea
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Theophylline and theobromine, there's a difference, what is it?
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One has caffeine (theobromine--a xanthine found in chocolate), one does not (theophylline--a xanthine found in tea); theophylline has almost no stimulant effect, theobromine is the most potent but the xanthine (caffeine) is less potent in its effect on the CNS, i.e., a cup of cocoa has about 200 mg of theobromine but only 4 mg of caffeine
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Rohypnol (flunitrazepam) is referred to as?
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the "date rape" drug; a benzodiazepine
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Name (5) neurotransmitters:
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1) norepinephrine; 2) dopamine: 3) GABA; 4) serotonin; 5) acetylcholine
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Name (4) types of anti-depressants:
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1) SSRi; 2) MAOi; 3) tricyclics: 4) others (i.e., Wellbutrin)
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Name (4) drug classes of psychotherapeutic (agents) drugs:
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1) anti-psychotics; 2) anti-depressants; 3) anti-anxiety; 4) mood stabilizers
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In the 1950's, paraldehyde was used in mental hospitals for:
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to sedate patients
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TRUE or FALSE Benzodiazepines was first marketed as an appetite-suppressant?
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FALSE
used as tranquilizers, such as Valium, is a psychoactive drug. Benzodiazepines, a chemical group of sedative-hypnotics |
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TRUE or FALSE MAOi's are the oldest type of mood stabilizers?
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FALSE
a type of anti-depressant drug |
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Methadone is:
a) an anti-craving drug b) used to prevent withdrawal from heroin c) not addictive |
b) used to prevent withdrawal from heroin; used as a substitute drug in the treatment of morphine and heroin addiction
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In the U.S., alcohol use differs from illicit drug use because:
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alcohol use is accepted; non-problematic
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U.S. drug of choice? (or commonly abused drugs)
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Nicotine and Alcohol
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(4) major classification of CNS depressants:
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1) Alcohol; 2) Barbiturates; 3) Benzodiazepines; 4) Opiates
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(4) major classifications of CNS stimulants:
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1) Methamphetamines; 2) Cocaine; 3) Caffeine; 4) Nicotine
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TRUE or FALSE Caffeine, nicotine depresses the CNS
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FALSE
depressants, drugs that slow activity in the CNS; caffeine, nicotine are types of stimulants |
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Valium, Xanax are:
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types of anti-anxiety drugs (anxiolytics: drugs used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, literally, "anxiety-dissolving"
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anxiolytics:
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anti-anxiety drugs; drugs used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, literally, "anxiety-dissolving"
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TRUE or FALSE Heroin, LSD, and Marijuana are DEA Schedule I drugs
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TRUE
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THC
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primary mind altering ingredient in marijuana
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TRUE or FALSE Subcutaneous injection is the administration of meds. under the skin that is absorbed very slowly
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TRUE
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Psychotherapeutic agents:
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used to treat psychosis, which refers to a group of mental disorders & mood disorders, i.e., depression, schizophrenia, manic-depressive disorders and so on & medical conditions, i.e., anxiety, bipolar disorder. They affect mood & behavior. The different products have drugs combo, which work by different mechanisms and the most appropriate combo is chosen depending on the symptoms and diagnosis. The combo used is aimed to achieve leveled mood or behavior.
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TRUE or FALSE heroin is derived from morphine
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TRUE
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Sedative-hypnotic drugs are
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Depressants; other names, Sedatives, Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, Alcohol, and Inhalants
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TRUE or FALSE Caffeine has a low dependence potential
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FALSE
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Depressants include all EXCEPT
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increases energy
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TRUE or FALSE Fine-chopped (a piece of chewing) tobacco is known as quid
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TRUE (correction: fine-chopped tobacco is known as moist-snuff, a piece of chewing tobacco is known as quid)
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DEA Schedule I
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highest potential for abuse; (available for research only) no approved medical use, examples, Heroin, Marijuana, MDMA (ecstasy)
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DEA Schedule II
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high potential for abuse; currently accepted medical use, available only by prescription (refillable) & requires a form for ordering; abuse may lead to severe dependence. Morphine, Demerol, Cocaine, Methamphetamine
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DEA Schedule III
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currently accepted medical use; potential for abuse less than I & II; moderate physical dependence, high psychological dependence, Schedule III drugs are available by prescription, may have five refills in 6 mos., & may be ordered orally. anabolic steroids, most barbiturates, dronabinol (THC)
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DEA Schedule IV
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low potential for abuse relative to III; currently accepted medical use; may lead to physical/psychological dependence relative to III. Librium, Valium, Darvon, alprazolam (Xanax), zolpidem (Ambien)
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DEA Schedule V
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low abuse potential relative to IV; may lead to limited psychological/physical dependence relative to IV; some Schedule V drugs are available over-the-counter such as, cough meds., mixtures having small amounts of codeine or opium
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The main purpose of psychotherapeutics?
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treat mental disorder
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DAWN
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Drug Abuse Warning Network, system used for collecting data on drug-related deaths or E.R. visits
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(4) types of anxiety disorders
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1) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Phobic Disorders (specific) ; 2) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder OCD; 3) PTSD; 4) Panic Disorder
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