NUR 6630 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATES 2024-2025(100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS) GUARANTEED PASS A+
Which of the following is NOT a physiological effect of nicotine?
A) release of norepinephrine and epinephrine
B) Increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure
C) Increased secretion of stomach acid and ulcer formation
D) Decreased parasympathetic activity - ANSWER-Decreased parasympathetic
activity
Acute tolerance to nicotine - ANSWER-Takes place in the course of a single day
The nicotine abstinence syndrome - ANSWER-Is characterized by a decreased
ability to experience rewarding stimuli
Nicotine replacement therapy has employed all of the following formulations
except for
A) Lozenge
,B) Patch
C) Nasal spray
D) Pill - ANSWER-Pill
Caffeine - ANSWER-Is rapidly and completely absorbed through the
gastrointestinal tract, primarily the small intestine
An important medical use for caffeine is in the treatment of - ANSWER-Apnea
Caffeinism is characterized by all of the following symptoms except
A) Tachycardia
B) Gastrointestinal upset
C) Migraine
D) Nervousness - ANSWER-Migraine
Severe caffeinism can produce symptoms that are similar to - ANSWER-An anxiety
disorder
Current evidence suggests that caffeine exerts its stimulant effects at the synapse
by - ANSWER-Blocking adenosine receptors
The amount of active ingredient absorbed during marijuana smoking depends on
all of the following except for the
A) Amount of plant material used
B) Potency of the plant material used
C) Psychological state of the user
, D) Volume of each "puff" or inhalation - ANSWER-Psychological state of the user
Oral administration of marijuana - ANSWER-Leads to reduced blood levels due to
first-pass metabolism and breakdown of drug in the stomach
Which of the following regarding the most prevalent CNS cannabinoid receptor is
FALSE?
A) it is a metabotropic receptor, currently designated as CB1
B) It is an ionotropic receptor, currently designated CB1
C) It plays a role in locomotor activity, coordination and memory
D) It is expressed in the basal ganglia, cerebellum, hippocampus, and cortex -
ANSWER-It is an ionotropic receptor, currently designate as CB1
Endocannabinoids contribute to retrograde signaling in the hippocampus by -
ANSWER-Inhibiting Ca2+ mediated GABA release
Which of the following about the four stages that describe the subjective
marijuana experience is false?
A) The "buzz," is characterized by lightheadedness and tingling
B) The "high," is a period of euphoria, laughter, and disinhibition
C) During the "high," people are most likely to report changes in perceptions and
time sense
D) When "stoned," people typically report being calm, relaxed, and in a dream-like
state - ANSWER-During the "high," people are most likely to report changes in
perceptions and time sense
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATES 2024-2025(100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS) GUARANTEED PASS A+
Which of the following is NOT a physiological effect of nicotine?
A) release of norepinephrine and epinephrine
B) Increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure
C) Increased secretion of stomach acid and ulcer formation
D) Decreased parasympathetic activity - ANSWER-Decreased parasympathetic
activity
Acute tolerance to nicotine - ANSWER-Takes place in the course of a single day
The nicotine abstinence syndrome - ANSWER-Is characterized by a decreased
ability to experience rewarding stimuli
Nicotine replacement therapy has employed all of the following formulations
except for
A) Lozenge
,B) Patch
C) Nasal spray
D) Pill - ANSWER-Pill
Caffeine - ANSWER-Is rapidly and completely absorbed through the
gastrointestinal tract, primarily the small intestine
An important medical use for caffeine is in the treatment of - ANSWER-Apnea
Caffeinism is characterized by all of the following symptoms except
A) Tachycardia
B) Gastrointestinal upset
C) Migraine
D) Nervousness - ANSWER-Migraine
Severe caffeinism can produce symptoms that are similar to - ANSWER-An anxiety
disorder
Current evidence suggests that caffeine exerts its stimulant effects at the synapse
by - ANSWER-Blocking adenosine receptors
The amount of active ingredient absorbed during marijuana smoking depends on
all of the following except for the
A) Amount of plant material used
B) Potency of the plant material used
C) Psychological state of the user
, D) Volume of each "puff" or inhalation - ANSWER-Psychological state of the user
Oral administration of marijuana - ANSWER-Leads to reduced blood levels due to
first-pass metabolism and breakdown of drug in the stomach
Which of the following regarding the most prevalent CNS cannabinoid receptor is
FALSE?
A) it is a metabotropic receptor, currently designated as CB1
B) It is an ionotropic receptor, currently designated CB1
C) It plays a role in locomotor activity, coordination and memory
D) It is expressed in the basal ganglia, cerebellum, hippocampus, and cortex -
ANSWER-It is an ionotropic receptor, currently designate as CB1
Endocannabinoids contribute to retrograde signaling in the hippocampus by -
ANSWER-Inhibiting Ca2+ mediated GABA release
Which of the following about the four stages that describe the subjective
marijuana experience is false?
A) The "buzz," is characterized by lightheadedness and tingling
B) The "high," is a period of euphoria, laughter, and disinhibition
C) During the "high," people are most likely to report changes in perceptions and
time sense
D) When "stoned," people typically report being calm, relaxed, and in a dream-like
state - ANSWER-During the "high," people are most likely to report changes in
perceptions and time sense
