MH701 Exam 3 Modules 6-8. Examinable questions and answers. Rated A+

MH701 Exam 3 Modules 6-8. Examinable questions and answers. Rated A+ What 2 parts of the brain are affected by drug use? - Ans-1) Limbic system Lizard brain 2) Cortex (Prefrontal) Wizard brain What are the parts of the reward pathway in the brain? - Ans-1)the ventral tegmental area (VTA), 2)the nucleus accumbens, and 3) the prefrontal cortex. What is the neurotranmitter involved with addiction? - Ans-All drugs that can lead to addiction increase dopamine (DA) in ventral striatum, also called the nucleus accumbens. Psychological dependence - Ans-Characterized by a continuous or intermittent craving (i.e., intense desire) for the substance to avoid a dysphoric state. physical dependence - Ans-A type of addiction in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug behavioral dependence - Ans-Substance-seeking activities and related evidence of pathological use patterns are emphasized What are the hallmark of substance use disorders? - Ans-Behavioral, physical, and psychological dependence How long should a person abstain from alcohol before taking disulfiram? - Ans-12 hours How long can disulfiram remain in the system after the last dose? - Ans-1-2 weeks What baseline and continued labs should be done when taken before/during disulfiram? - Ans-LFTs