LCDC Pharmacology of Addictions 3

Question 1

According to DEA drug scheduling, Schedule I substances are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

High potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use in the US

Answer

High medical utility with moderate abuse potential

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Accepted medical use with low potential for abuse

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Moderate potential for abuse with accepted medical uses

Question 2

Naltrexone reduces alcohol cravings and consumption primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Blocking opioid receptors involved in alcohol's reinforcing effects

Answer

Increasing serotonin levels in the limbic system

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Causing a disulfiram-like reaction when alcohol is consumed

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Restoring GABA balance disrupted by chronic alcohol use

Question 3

Which substance withdrawal syndrome is most likely to be life-threatening without medical management?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol withdrawal

Answer

Cannabis withdrawal

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Opioid withdrawal

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Cocaine withdrawal

Question 4

Acamprosate (Campral) is used in alcohol use disorder treatment primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce post-acute withdrawal symptoms and cravings by modulating glutamate activity

Answer

Cause an aversive reaction when alcohol is consumed

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Block opioid receptors to reduce reward from drinking

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Substitute for alcohol as a partial agonist

Question 5

Which route of drug administration generally produces the fastest onset of action?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous injection

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Oral ingestion

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Intramuscular injection

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Transdermal patch

Question 6

Pharmacokinetics refers to:

Accepted Answer

How the body processes a drug through absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion

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The study of how drugs produce their effects on the body

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The psychological response to drug administration

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Drug-drug interactions at receptor sites

Question 7

The phenomenon of 'sensitization' (reverse tolerance), where repeated drug use leads to enhanced rather than diminished effects, is most commonly associated with:

Accepted Answer

Repeated use of stimulants such as cocaine and amphetamines

Answer

Chronic alcohol use

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Long-term opioid therapy

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Regular benzodiazepine use