Neuro Pharmacology - Substance Abuse and Dependence

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KUSOP Pharmacology III Substance Abuse and Dependence
Ifeoma Okekearu
Quiz by Ifeoma Okekearu, updated more than 1 year ago
Ifeoma Okekearu
Created by Ifeoma Okekearu about 9 years ago
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Question 1

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Dopamine D2 receptors are increased in substance-dependent individuals
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 2

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Select the statements below that are correct regarding the mechanism of action of alcohol.
Answer
  • Inhibits the GABAa receptor function
  • Ethanol inhibits NMDA receptors
  • Ethanol inhibits many proteins and enzymes
  • It behaves as a GABA antagonist

Question 3

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Which of the following alcohol dependence treatment drugs would be contraindicated in patients with renal failure?
Answer
  • Acamprostate
  • Disulfram
  • Naltrexone
  • Baclofen

Question 4

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Short acting benzodiazepines such as alprazolam and IM midazolam are effective treatments for alcoholism
Answer
  • True
  • False
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