Question 1
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The anxiolytic Buspirone affects __________ receptors.
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GABA
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serotonin
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dopamine
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norepinephrine
Question 2
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The somogyi effect is:
Question 3
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__________ stimulate GABA receptors in the brain so one is calm without drowsiness.
Question 4
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Which drug class is used for hyperactivity disorders (ADHD)?
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anti-depressants
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mood stabilizers
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Aaxiolytics
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anti-psychotics
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stimulants
Question 5
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Glycogen is stored as glucose.
Question 6
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Which drugs inhibit hormone synthesis through the Wolff-Chaikoff effect?
Question 7
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Which pituitary drugs regulate fluid volume?
Question 8
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Sedatives induce a state resembling natural sleep when given in large doses.
Question 9
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__________ have a high potential for abuse.
Question 10
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The anxiolytic Buspirone does not interact with alcohol.
Question 11
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Which anti-depressant isn’t metabolized, but excreted from the body unchanged?
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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
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tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
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monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
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lithium
Question 12
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Hyperglycemic drugs lower blood glucose levels.
Question 13
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Which pancreatic cells produce insulin?
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Beta cells
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Islets of Langerhans
Question 14
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Which drug class controls the hallucinations and thought disorders of schizophrenia?
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anti-depressants
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mood stabilizers
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anxiolytics
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anti-psychotics
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stimulants
Question 15
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Which pancreatic cell produces glucagon?
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Beta cells
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Islets of Langerhans
Question 16
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__________ is the release of fatty acids from adipose tissue for conversion to glucose.
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Glycogenolysis
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Gluconeogenesis
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Lipolysis
Question 17
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Adverse effects from estrogen supplementation are attributed to “synthetic” estrogens.
Question 18
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At low doses __________ cause drowsiness, but at high doses death is possible because of the ability to depress all CNS levels.
Question 19
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Lipodystrophy is a disturbance in __________ deposition.
Question 20
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Which drugs correct a thyroid hormone deficiency (hypothyroidism)?