Question 1

Several recent prospective, longitudinal studies have determined that individuals who have reported using cannabis as adolescents _________________ risk of developing schizophrenia or psychotic-like symptoms than nonusers several years later.

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A)  had roughly double the
B)  exhibited the same
C)  exhibited a lower

Question 2

There is now fairly general agreement that most of the primary hallucinogenic effects of LSD are mediated through which neurotransmitter system?

Accepted Answer

A)  GABAergic
B)  cholinergic
C)  dopaminergic
D)  serotonergic

Question 3

What potential hazard could be involved in using an antipsychotic drug like Thorazine in the treatment for an acute psychotic reaction to a hallucinogenic drug?

Accepted Answer

Although antipsychotics such as Thorazine can reduce the effects of LSD and other monoamine-related hallucinogens, they can increase the mental confusion or intensify the experience induced by some hallucinogenic drugs, e.g., PCP or scopolamine.Thus if one does not know exactly what type of drug is causing the psychotic symptoms, it would not be prudent to use an antipsychotic to control the symptoms.

Question 4

Delta-9-THC induces several effects

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A)  that are similar to those induced by LSD
B)  that appear to be due to disruptions in the hippocampus of the brain
C)  both a and b
D)  neither a nor b above

Question 5

Which of the following is a specific endogenous ligand for cannabinoid receptors?

Accepted Answer

A)  noradrenaline
B)  anandamide
C)  serotonin
D)  dopamine

Question 6

Ibogaine

Accepted Answer

A)  is a hallucinogenic drug used by Central-West Africans for a variety of purposes
B)  has been proposed as a treatment for addiction to a variety of drugs
C)  induces actions on a variety of neurotransmitter systems
D)  all of these

Question 7

Which of the following produces symptoms that are most like those of a natural psychosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  LSD
B)  mescaline
C)  phencyclidine (PCP) 
D)  delta-9-THC

Question 8

MDMA, which is commonly referred to as "ecstasy",

Accepted Answer

A)  has been used by clinicians in an attempt to increase patient empathy and insight
B)  in small doses induces effects indistinguishable from those of LSD
C)  is a relatively recently designed hallucinogen
D)  affects primarily dopaminergic receptors

Question 9

Primarily because of very low abuse potential, which of the following hallucinogens is not a schedule controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

A)  LSD
B)  mescaline
C)  anticholinergics
D)  psilocybin

Question 10

When the hallucinogens phencyclidine (PCP)  and LSD are compared, it is generally the case that PCP is more likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  induce anesthesia
B)  elicit symptoms indistinguishable from schizophrenia
C)  be self-administered by nonhumans
D)  all of the above

Question 11

Cannabinoids

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A)  are chemicals unique to marijuana (cannabis) 
B)  are alkaloids
C)  possess molecular structures similar to some of the monoamine neurotransmitters
D)  are very water soluble

Question 12

Which of the following is consistent with there being specific receptors upon which the cannabinoid delta-9 THC acts?

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A)  it has high lipid solubility
B)  modest structural modifications of the THC molecule can significantly alter its behavioral effects
C)  it has stereospecific effects
D)  only b and c above

Question 13

Delta-9-THC has been shown to

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A)  elevate extracellular levels of dopamine in the nucleus accumbens
B)  be self-administered by non-human animals
C)  be the major psychoactive compound in marijuana
D)  all of these

Question 14

Using the drug discrimination procedure with animals, it has been determined that PCP (phencyclidine)  has properties indistinguishable from those of

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A)  cholinergic drugs
B)  serotonergic drugs
C)  opioid drugs
D)  none of these D

Question 15

In which area is the LSD experience quite similar to schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  the hallucinations are generally auditory and threatening
B)  the person is highly resistant to suggestion
C)  there is the appearance of ambivalence over interpersonal relationships
D)  none of these

Question 16

The molecular structure of mescaline is most similar to which neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin
B)  acetylcholine
C)  catecholamines
D)  GABA

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding MDMA, commonly referred to as "ecstasy", is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some psychotherapists have used it in an attempt to increase empathy and insight in their patients.
B)  With large doses it induces perceptual effects similar to those of LSD.
C)  National surveys have indicated that its use by adolescents and young adults has increased dramatically over the past 15 years.
D)  all of these

Question 18

An abstinence syndrome associated with marijuana use

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A)  has not been documented
B)  can occur following high dosage use
C)  is almost indistinguishable from that associated with chronic opiate use
D)  is almost indistinguishable from that associated with chronic alcohol use

Question 19

What is a primary property of the antimuscarinic hallucinogens that likely accounts for the absence of their abuse?

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Question 20

Which type of psychotomimetic is a nonhuman LEAST likely going to self-administer if given the opportunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  LSD
B)  phencyclidine (PCP) 
C)  delta-9-THC
D)  MDMA (Ecstasy)  A

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Several recent prospective, longitudinal studies have determined that individuals who have reported using cannabis as adolescents _________________ risk of developing schizophrenia or psychotic-like symptoms than nonusers several years later.

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There is now fairly general agreement that most of the primary hallucinogenic effects of LSD are mediated through which neurotransmitter system?

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What potential hazard could be involved in using an antipsychotic drug like Thorazine in the treatment for an acute psychotic reaction to a hallucinogenic drug?

Delta-9-THC induces several effects

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Which of the following is a specific endogenous ligand for cannabinoid receptors?

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Ibogaine

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Which of the following produces symptoms that are most like those of a natural psychosis?

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MDMA, which is commonly referred to as "ecstasy",

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Primarily because of very low abuse potential, which of the following hallucinogens is not a schedule controlled substance?

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When the hallucinogens phencyclidine (PCP) and LSD are compared, it is generally the case that PCP is more likely to

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Cannabinoids

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Which of the following is consistent with there being specific receptors upon which the cannabinoid delta-9 THC acts?

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Delta-9-THC has been shown to

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Using the drug discrimination procedure with animals, it has been determined that PCP (phencyclidine) has properties indistinguishable from those of

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The molecular structure of mescaline is most similar to which neurotransmitter?

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Which of the following statements regarding MDMA, commonly referred to as "ecstasy", is correct?

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An abstinence syndrome associated with marijuana use

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What is a primary property of the antimuscarinic hallucinogens that likely accounts for the absence of their abuse?

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Several recent prospective, longitudinal studies have determined that individuals who have reported using cannabis as adolescents _________________ risk of developing schizophrenia or psychotic-like symptoms than nonusers several years later.

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There is now fairly general agreement that most of the primary hallucinogenic effects of LSD are mediated through which neurotransmitter system?

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What potential hazard could be involved in using an antipsychotic drug like Thorazine in the treatment for an acute psychotic reaction to a hallucinogenic drug?

Delta-9-THC induces several effects

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Which of the following is a specific endogenous ligand for cannabinoid receptors?

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Ibogaine

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Which of the following produces symptoms that are most like those of a natural psychosis?

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MDMA, which is commonly referred to as "ecstasy",

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Primarily because of very low abuse potential, which of the following hallucinogens is not a schedule controlled substance?

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When the hallucinogens phencyclidine (PCP) and LSD are compared, it is generally the case that PCP is more likely to

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Cannabinoids

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Which of the following is consistent with there being specific receptors upon which the cannabinoid delta-9 THC acts?

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Delta-9-THC has been shown to

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Using the drug discrimination procedure with animals, it has been determined that PCP (phencyclidine) has properties indistinguishable from those of

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The molecular structure of mescaline is most similar to which neurotransmitter?

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Which of the following statements regarding MDMA, commonly referred to as "ecstasy", is correct?

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An abstinence syndrome associated with marijuana use

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What is a primary property of the antimuscarinic hallucinogens that likely accounts for the absence of their abuse?

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Which type of psychotomimetic is a nonhuman LEAST likely going to self-administer if given the opportunity?

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