PMHNP Clinical Psychopharmacology – Exam #3
Summary – Nurse Practitioner Program – Hallucinogens,
Cannabinoids, and Substance Use Disorders
1. Tolerance to THC has been measured in terms of
decreases in what?CB1 receptor densities
2. What is one of the most reliable physiological effects of
cannabis use in humans?Increased hunger
3. The reinforcing effects of THC are dependent on and
involve what?CB1 receptors; increased dopamine release in
the nucleus accumbens
4. Marijuana appears to stimulate dopamine release in the
nucleus accumbens via inhibition of what release and in
what area?GABA; VTA
5. What have synthetic designer cannabinoids been called?
Spice
6. The amount of active ingredient absorbed during
marijuana smoking depends on all of the following except
for what?The psychological state of the user
7. Which statement about the endocannabinoids is false?
, They are synthesized by FAAH
8. What is the effect of oral administration of marijuana?
Leads to reduced blood levels due to first-pass metabolism and
breakdown of the drug in the stomach
9. All of the following are effects that have been correlated
with chronic use of marijuana except for what?
Development of anxiety disorders
10. Which drug is a CB1 antagonist?Rimonabant
11.Are cannabis plants used for hemp different strains than
those prized for their psychoactive properties?True
12. Cheech's confections is offering a new line of edible
marijuana treats. Although each treat has the same
amount of marijuana, which product won't give the desired
psychedelic effect?Cupcakes with fresh cannabis sprinkles
(key word is fresh)
13. Your two friends Summer and Rain are opening a natural
remedies shop and have been growing cannabis to sell
CBD-inspired products. Their business idea is a "U-pick"
where customers harvest their own cannabis leaves and
then extract the CBD through a distillation process that
heats the CBD mixture. Is this a viable idea?Yes
14. Your friend is headed to the local plant nursery to pick
up some cannabis plants. If they want the highest possible
THC levels, which should they select?Female plant
15. Which form of cannabis has the lowest THC levels?
Bhang
Summary – Nurse Practitioner Program – Hallucinogens,
Cannabinoids, and Substance Use Disorders
1. Tolerance to THC has been measured in terms of
decreases in what?CB1 receptor densities
2. What is one of the most reliable physiological effects of
cannabis use in humans?Increased hunger
3. The reinforcing effects of THC are dependent on and
involve what?CB1 receptors; increased dopamine release in
the nucleus accumbens
4. Marijuana appears to stimulate dopamine release in the
nucleus accumbens via inhibition of what release and in
what area?GABA; VTA
5. What have synthetic designer cannabinoids been called?
Spice
6. The amount of active ingredient absorbed during
marijuana smoking depends on all of the following except
for what?The psychological state of the user
7. Which statement about the endocannabinoids is false?
, They are synthesized by FAAH
8. What is the effect of oral administration of marijuana?
Leads to reduced blood levels due to first-pass metabolism and
breakdown of the drug in the stomach
9. All of the following are effects that have been correlated
with chronic use of marijuana except for what?
Development of anxiety disorders
10. Which drug is a CB1 antagonist?Rimonabant
11.Are cannabis plants used for hemp different strains than
those prized for their psychoactive properties?True
12. Cheech's confections is offering a new line of edible
marijuana treats. Although each treat has the same
amount of marijuana, which product won't give the desired
psychedelic effect?Cupcakes with fresh cannabis sprinkles
(key word is fresh)
13. Your two friends Summer and Rain are opening a natural
remedies shop and have been growing cannabis to sell
CBD-inspired products. Their business idea is a "U-pick"
where customers harvest their own cannabis leaves and
then extract the CBD through a distillation process that
heats the CBD mixture. Is this a viable idea?Yes
14. Your friend is headed to the local plant nursery to pick
up some cannabis plants. If they want the highest possible
THC levels, which should they select?Female plant
15. Which form of cannabis has the lowest THC levels?
Bhang
