Psych/pharmacology Exam #3

A(n) _________ is a mistaken perception of an external stimulus?

eg.  A rope being mistaken for snake.

A.   Delusion
B.   Illusion
C.   Hallucination

A(n) __________ is a mistaken idea or belief that is not swayed by reason or other contradictory evidence.

eg.  someone who thinks he can fly or thinks he has become deformed or ugly.

A.   Delusion
B.   Hallucination
C. Illusion

A(n) __________ is a sensory experience that doesn't come from external stimuli.

eg. such as seeing a creature or hearing a sound that does not exist.

A.   Hallucination
B.   Delusion
C.   Illusion

__________ is an effect of hallucinogens that converts one sensory input into another.

eg.  Colors are heard and sounds are seen.

A.   Synesthesia
B.   Synergism
C.   Synthesis

True or False
According to the text, there are very few plants that have psychedelic or psycoactive properties.
True False

True or False
There are more than 4,000 plants that are known to have psychedelic or psychoactive properties.
True False

True or False
All-arounders cause the user to experience Illusions, Delusions, and sometimes, Hallucinations.
True False

True or False
All-arounders cause an overloading of the sensory pathways making the user acutely aware of sensations?
True False

True or False
All-arounders intensify ones ability to reason so that sensation takes on less importance.

* They have the most effect on the sensory pathways.
True False

True or False
Tolerance to MDMA's mental effects developes rapidly.

*serotonin gets depleted
True False

True or False
MDMA can be swallowed, snorted and injected.
True False

True or False
MDMA is a schedule I drug, therefore an illegal drug with no medical use.
True False

True or False
MDMA is a recreational drug and has never been used therapeutically.
True False

Which all-arounder does Cliff in our class preffer?

A.   LSD
B.   MDA
C.   PCP

True or False
In high doses, the spice "nutmeg" can cause psychedelic affects?
True False

True or False
In high doses, Salvia divinorum can cause psychedelic affects?
True False

True or False
In high doses, cough suppressants with DXM can cause psychedelic affects?
True False

True or False
In high doses, the common dandelion can cause psychedelic affects?
True False

What does the term Sinsemilla refer to?

True or False
LSD and most other psychedelics stimulate the sympathetic nervous system?
True False

True or False
LSD and most other psychedelics stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system?
True False

True or False
LSD and most other psychedelics inhibit the sympathetic nervous system?
True False

True or False
LSD and most other psychedelics inhibit brain stem activity?
True False

LSD is a semi-synthetic form of what?

According to the text, expectations and settings play a big role in the type of experience an individual has with a psychedelic substance.
because of which of the following?

A.   An individual's experience with the drug.
B.   The basic emotional make-up of the user.
C.   The mood and mental state at the time of use.
D.   A preexisting mental illness.
E.   All of the above.

Which neurotransmitter is most affected by all-arounders?

Which substance most affects anandamide?

LSD causes which of the following?

A.   Slowed heart rate, reduced blood pressure and temperature.
B.   Increased heart rate, increased blood pressure and temperature.
C.   Reduced sensery stimulation

According to the text, LSD is similar in structure to serotonin and causes what to happen to the serotonin receptor sites?

What is HPPD?

Ecstasy is known to cause which of the following?

A.   Empathy for others
B.   Happiness, clarity, peace and pleassure
C.   Seizure activity, stroke, heart rhythm problems and coma.
D.   All of the above

True or False
PCP is only used in a tablet or capsule form.
True False

True or False
PCP can be smoked, snorted, swallowed or injected.
True False

True or False
Ketamine is a general anesthetic used for animals and humans.
True False

True or False
Ketamine was the most commonly used anesthetic in the Vietnam war.
True False

True or False
Ketamine crystals are usually smoked or ground up and snorted.
True False

True or False
According to the text and NIDA, People do not become physically  dependent on cannabis.
True False

True or False
According to the text and NIDA, there are no known withdrawals symptoms for cannabis.
True False

True or False
According to the text and NIDA, cannabis has been shown to cause lung cancer.
True False

True or False
According to the text and NIDA, cannabis has been known to cause psychedelic effects.
True False

What is the active ingredients in psychedelic mushrooms?

True or False
Many psychedelics plants are used for religious ceremonies?
True False

True or False
The potential danger is that sometimes counterfeit "magic mushrooms" are often regular mushrooms treated with LSD or PCP.
True False

Mescaline is the active ingredient in ________?

True or False
Smoking cannabis can cause acute and chronic Bronchitis.
True False

True or False
THC causes a "down-regulation" of anandamide receptors.
True False

True or False
Because there are so few anandamide receptors in the brain stem, it is difficult to overdose on Marijuana.
True False

True or False
THC causes an "up-regulation" of anandamide receptors.
True False

Which of the following is the best definition of an inhalant.

A.   Inhalants are versatile substances that can be administered by inhalation, taken orally, injected or by...
B.   Inhalants are substances that are ground into crystals or powder and smoked.
C.   Inhalants are substances like cocaine, that are sniffed into the nose and absorbed by the mucous membranes.
D.   Inhalants are substances that can be vaporized, misted or gas that can be inhaled.

True or False
Inhalants are cheaper and readily available.
True False

True or False
The high from inhalants comes and goes quickly.
True False

True or Flase
Inhalants temporarily elevate mood and reduce inhibitions.
True False

What is a common sign of inhalant abuse?

According to the text, inhalant abuse is a very modern form of substance abuse.
True False

True or False
Inhalants are slow acting?
True False

True or False
Physical dependence of inhalants is just as common as physical dependence as other substances.
True False

True or False
Nitrous oxide use can cause hallucinations.
True False

Which of the following are true?

A.  There are no known withdrawal symptoms from steroid use.
B.  Heavy steroid use does not cause any change to physical appearance.
C.  Long term steroid use by men causes  masculinizing effects.
D.  Long term steroid use by men causes  feminizing effects.

Which of the following are true regarding impulse control disorder?

A. The goal is to reduce anxiety or distress caused by obsessive thoughts.
B.  Compulsions are thoughts you can't get out of your head.
C.  There is a sense of tension or arousal committing the act; gratification followed by guilt.
D.  Unlike substance abuse, people do not engage in compulsive behaviors to change the way they feel.

True or False
According to the text, because psychedelics are so potent, they cause diminished sensations in perceptions.

True or False
Few problems arise with the use of psychedelic substances because they are known and are carefully measured quantities.
True False

True or False
LSD was used by the CIA as a "truth drug" and by therapists to help clients gain insight.
True False

True or False
It is known that PCP causes bad or bummed trips, not LSD.
True False

True or False
There are many documented deaths associated with cannabis overdose.
True False

True or False
Ecstasy can be swallowed, snorted or injected.
True False

True or False
MDMA is a methamphetamine compound.
True False

True or False
Ecstasy forces the release of serotonin from the synaptic vesicles, but has little to no affect on post synaptic membranes.
True False

True or False
Dextromethorphan DM or DXM is found in antihistamines such as benadryl and Vick's.
True False