Question 1

Cocaine produces the following physiological effect: __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   dilated pupils
B)   decreased blood pressure
C)   dryness of the skin
D)   decreased heart rate

Question 2

Cocaine hydrochloride is a form of cocaine that is typically smoked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Suppression of height and weight gains caused by stimulant medication (e.g., Ritalin)  treatment for ADHD can be compensated for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   by taking a different brand of stimulant medication
B)   during "drug holidays" when someone is no longer taking the medication
C)   by increasing the dosage of stimulant medication
D)   by taking two different kinds of stimulant medication

Question 4

Atomoxetine (Brand Name: Strattera)  reduces ADHD symptoms by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   increasing norepinephrine levels in the brain
B)   increasing dopamine levels in the brain
C)   increasing serotonin levels in the brain
D)   increasing the density of the blood-brain barrier

Question 5

Cocaethylene toxicity produces the following symptoms: __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   greatly increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure
B)   prolonged and enhanced euphoria relative to taking cocaine alone
C)   an increased risk of immediate death
D)   all of the above

Question 6

The Precursor Control Regulations of 2003 were created in response to large-scale trafficking of which drug to the U.S?

Accepted Answer

A)   morphine
B)   Adderall
C)   Dexedrine
D)   pseudoepinephrine

Question 7

Canada was ranked one of the world's largest manufacturers of crystal methamphetamine in 2009.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The euphoric effects of amphetamines result from changes in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   dopamine activity
B)   serotonin activity
C)   the reuptake of epinephrine
D)   the blood-brain barrier

Question 9

A bazuco is a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   mixture of heroin and cocaine
B)   mixture of cocaine paste and tobacco
C)   mixture of raw coca leaves and kerosene
D)   form of smoked cocaine similar to crack

Question 10

Two widely prescribed drugs for the treatment of ADHD are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Methedrine and Dexedrine
B)   Adderall and Vyvanse
C)   Ritalin and Dexedrine
D)   Dexedrine and Ephedrine

Question 11

Which of the following effects is common during the first 24 to 48 hours after stopping cocaine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Depression
B)   Severe headaches
C)   Sleep disturbances
D)   all of the above

Question 12

Long-term use of cocaine results in decreased sexual performance and loss of sexual desire.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Amphetamine withdrawal symptoms include all of the following, except for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   intense depression
B)   mild euphoria
C)   agitation
D)   anxiety

Question 14

Today, methamphetamine users in Canada are mostly __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   female Aboriginals
B)   female street youth
C)   male Aboriginals
D)   male non-Aboriginal street youth

Question 15

Withdrawal from amphetamines takes approximately __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   2 to 6 hours
B)   3 to 6 days
C)   1 to 2 weeks
D)   6 to 18 weeks

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a slang term for methamphetamine?

Accepted Answer

A)   meth
B)   speed
C)   solid
D)   crank

Question 17

Children with ADHD are usually below average intelligence and tend to overperform academically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Ice is a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   smokable form of methamphetamine
B)   smokable form of heroin
C)   smokable form of cocaine, similar to crack
D)   none of the above

Question 19

_________ banned cocaine from patent medicines in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A)   The Proprietary and Patent Medicine Act of 1908
B)   Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
C)   The Harrison Act of 1914
D)   The Opium Act of 1908

Question 20

Amphetamine increases levels of which neurotransmitter(s) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Only dopamine
B)   Dopamine and serotonin
C)   Dopamine and norephinephrine
D)   Dopamine, serotonin, norephinephrine

Exam 4: The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Children with ADHD are usually below average intelligence and tend to overperform academically.

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Cocaine produces the following physiological effect: __________.

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Atomoxetine (Brand Name: Strattera) reduces ADHD symptoms by __________.

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Canada was ranked one of the world's largest manufacturers of crystal methamphetamine in 2009.

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A bazuco is a __________.

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The euphoric effects of amphetamines result from changes in __________.

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Long-term use of cocaine results in decreased sexual performance and loss of sexual desire.

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Cocaethylene toxicity produces the following symptoms: __________.

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Two widely prescribed drugs for the treatment of ADHD are __________.

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Today, methamphetamine users in Canada are mostly __________.

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Withdrawal from amphetamines takes approximately __________.

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Amphetamine increases levels of which neurotransmitter(s) ?

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Amphetamine withdrawal symptoms include all of the following, except for __________.

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_________ banned cocaine from patent medicines in Canada.

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Which of the following effects is common during the first 24 to 48 hours after stopping cocaine?

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Cocaine hydrochloride is a form of cocaine that is typically smoked.

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The Precursor Control Regulations of 2003 were created in response to large-scale trafficking of which drug to the U.S?

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Which of the following is NOT a slang term for methamphetamine?

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Ice is a __________.

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Suppression of height and weight gains caused by stimulant medication (e.g., Ritalin) treatment for ADHD can be compensated for __________.

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