NCAC II, NCAC I Exam, NCAC I
Pharmacology, NCAC Practice Test -
Momentix Book, Alcoholics Anonymous
(AA)
,Family Structure - CORRECT ANSWERS-Alcoholic marries an enabler, the first child is
the Hero... they are usually perfect "see we are good" The second child is the
scapegoat and can do no right. Then is the lost child. If they have another that child is
the mascot.
Lost Child - CORRECT ANSWERS-Most likely to commit suicide
Epinephrine/NE - CORRECT ANSWERS-*Body's natural stimulant
*responsible for anxiety and fear, anger, hostility & violence
*Instinctual fight or flight
*predominant neurotransmitter in brain
*affected by cocaine and amphetamines
Serotonin - CORRECT ANSWERS-*responsible for calmness and sleep, appetite, some
memories
*responsible for some types of depression
*offsets the effects of E/NE
*affected by cocaine and amphetimines
GABA - CORRECT ANSWERS-*Natural anti-anxiety, anti-convulsant.
*Helps cope with stressful situations
*affected by etoh, benzo, barbs
Endorphins - CORRECT ANSWERS-*body's natural pain killer
*brain does not distinguish between physical, emotional & spiritual pain. In all instances
endorphins are released
*More pain receptor sites than pleasure receptor sites.
* We remember painful events more vividly our our brains are designed to avoid these
situations.
*Increase in endorphins vis exercise, laughter, meditations, sleep, food, healthy
relationships/sex & music
*Affected by opiates, soma & etoh
Dynorphin - CORRECT ANSWERS-Form of endorphin that is released at childbirth.
700x stronger than morphine. Helps offset fatigue, forget the intensity of the pain, bonds
mother and child.
Acetylcholine - CORRECT ANSWERS-*Memory, Movement, Motivation, New Learning
(learning in general)
*Depletion results in alzheimers symptoms
*Affected by THC
Anandamide - CORRECT ANSWERS-Similar to aceylcholine.
*Memory, New Learning specific, calmness, controlling movement
*Affected by THC
,Glutamate - CORRECT ANSWERS-*Memory
*Duck tape of the brain... regenerates and mimics other neurotransmitters to fill the
gaps for the ones that have been damaged
*Anti Convulsant
Dopamine - CORRECT ANSWERS-*Pleasure (located in the pleasure pathway)
*every drug mimics or releases dopamine
*cocaine and other stimulates actually block the re-uptake of dopamine so that it
increases the dopamine response
*etoh & opiates enhance dopamine release that would otherwise block/inhibit dopamine
secreting neurons.
*Schizophrenia is noted to be too much dopamine in the brain
*too few dopamines mimic parkinsons
*Affected by all drugs but mostly meth.
Methamphetimine high - CORRECT ANSWERS-most resembles schizophrenia
Meth withdrawal - CORRECT ANSWERS-mimics parkinsons
Meth results in the release of so much dopamine - CORRECT ANSWERS-that it can
take YEARS for the person to learn to feel pleasure again.
PIP (phenylimide Indoleamine Pyrimidine) - CORRECT ANSWERS-*responsible for
feeling of true care/love
*affects various parts of the brain at one time
*decreases after about 3 years bc the brain cannot sustain the same level of intensity.
The passion sorta burns out.
*PIP changes to endorphins after decades in a relationship
Adverse Effects of substances are usually seen - CORRECT ANSWERS-in those with
ADHD or Bipolar w
Korsacoff Wenicke Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS-After prolonged alcohol abuse,
the person is unable to walk steadily (like walking in sand), eyes twitch back and forth
State Dependent Learning - CORRECT ANSWERS-Learn when high on THC, does not
remember when sober, does remember when under the influence of THC later.
Pharmacology - CORRECT ANSWERS-Branch of science that examines how
psychoactive substances taken to alter bodily functions or enhance bodily functions
interact with the brain and body
Psychoactive Substance - CORRECT ANSWERS-any drug that affects the CNS and
alters consciousness and or perceptions
physiological effects - CORRECT ANSWERS-physical signs
, psychological effects - CORRECT ANSWERS-alterations in perception or judgment
caused by substance.
chemical interaction - CORRECT ANSWERS-physiological and psychological effects of
2 or more substances administered at the same time
withdrawal - CORRECT ANSWERS-signs and symptoms that occur when an indiv that
is physically dependent on a substance discontinues its use.
treatment applications - CORRECT ANSWERS-method of detox, stabilization &
maintenance
tolerance - CORRECT ANSWERS-after repeated admin. a given dose of a substance
produces a decreased effect or conversely with increased/larger doses must be
administered to get the effect observed with the original dose
dependence - CORRECT ANSWERS-known as addictions, a behavioral pattern of
compulsive substance use characterized by consistent involvement with the use of a
substance, securing of its supply and a high tendency to relapse after withdrawal.
detoxification - CORRECT ANSWERS-eliminating the substance from your body
*The first step in sobriety and treatment
Levels of Psychoactive Substance Use - CORRECT ANSWERS-Recreational-
Circumstantial-Intensified Use- cCompulsive Use
cross tolerance - CORRECT ANSWERS-the ability of pharmacologically similar
substances to substitute for one another in relation to tolerance and prevention of
withdrawal (ie using hydrocodone when heroin isn't available)
Schedule I - CORRECT ANSWERS-No medical Use, cannot be dispensed by a
prescriber. Severe dependence, high potential for abuse
Schedule II - CORRECT ANSWERS-Severe dependence, high potential for abuse.
Some accepted medical use, but with severe restrictions
Schedule III - CORRECT ANSWERS-Moderate or low physical dependence OR high
psychological dependence. Moderate potential for abuse
Has accepted medical uses and can be dispensed by authorized prescriber
Schedule IV - CORRECT ANSWERS-Limited physical or psychological dependence.
Low abuse potential. accepted medical use.
Schedule V - CORRECT ANSWERS-limited dependence, very low potential for abuse,
medcial use
Pharmacology, NCAC Practice Test -
Momentix Book, Alcoholics Anonymous
(AA)
,Family Structure - CORRECT ANSWERS-Alcoholic marries an enabler, the first child is
the Hero... they are usually perfect "see we are good" The second child is the
scapegoat and can do no right. Then is the lost child. If they have another that child is
the mascot.
Lost Child - CORRECT ANSWERS-Most likely to commit suicide
Epinephrine/NE - CORRECT ANSWERS-*Body's natural stimulant
*responsible for anxiety and fear, anger, hostility & violence
*Instinctual fight or flight
*predominant neurotransmitter in brain
*affected by cocaine and amphetamines
Serotonin - CORRECT ANSWERS-*responsible for calmness and sleep, appetite, some
memories
*responsible for some types of depression
*offsets the effects of E/NE
*affected by cocaine and amphetimines
GABA - CORRECT ANSWERS-*Natural anti-anxiety, anti-convulsant.
*Helps cope with stressful situations
*affected by etoh, benzo, barbs
Endorphins - CORRECT ANSWERS-*body's natural pain killer
*brain does not distinguish between physical, emotional & spiritual pain. In all instances
endorphins are released
*More pain receptor sites than pleasure receptor sites.
* We remember painful events more vividly our our brains are designed to avoid these
situations.
*Increase in endorphins vis exercise, laughter, meditations, sleep, food, healthy
relationships/sex & music
*Affected by opiates, soma & etoh
Dynorphin - CORRECT ANSWERS-Form of endorphin that is released at childbirth.
700x stronger than morphine. Helps offset fatigue, forget the intensity of the pain, bonds
mother and child.
Acetylcholine - CORRECT ANSWERS-*Memory, Movement, Motivation, New Learning
(learning in general)
*Depletion results in alzheimers symptoms
*Affected by THC
Anandamide - CORRECT ANSWERS-Similar to aceylcholine.
*Memory, New Learning specific, calmness, controlling movement
*Affected by THC
,Glutamate - CORRECT ANSWERS-*Memory
*Duck tape of the brain... regenerates and mimics other neurotransmitters to fill the
gaps for the ones that have been damaged
*Anti Convulsant
Dopamine - CORRECT ANSWERS-*Pleasure (located in the pleasure pathway)
*every drug mimics or releases dopamine
*cocaine and other stimulates actually block the re-uptake of dopamine so that it
increases the dopamine response
*etoh & opiates enhance dopamine release that would otherwise block/inhibit dopamine
secreting neurons.
*Schizophrenia is noted to be too much dopamine in the brain
*too few dopamines mimic parkinsons
*Affected by all drugs but mostly meth.
Methamphetimine high - CORRECT ANSWERS-most resembles schizophrenia
Meth withdrawal - CORRECT ANSWERS-mimics parkinsons
Meth results in the release of so much dopamine - CORRECT ANSWERS-that it can
take YEARS for the person to learn to feel pleasure again.
PIP (phenylimide Indoleamine Pyrimidine) - CORRECT ANSWERS-*responsible for
feeling of true care/love
*affects various parts of the brain at one time
*decreases after about 3 years bc the brain cannot sustain the same level of intensity.
The passion sorta burns out.
*PIP changes to endorphins after decades in a relationship
Adverse Effects of substances are usually seen - CORRECT ANSWERS-in those with
ADHD or Bipolar w
Korsacoff Wenicke Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS-After prolonged alcohol abuse,
the person is unable to walk steadily (like walking in sand), eyes twitch back and forth
State Dependent Learning - CORRECT ANSWERS-Learn when high on THC, does not
remember when sober, does remember when under the influence of THC later.
Pharmacology - CORRECT ANSWERS-Branch of science that examines how
psychoactive substances taken to alter bodily functions or enhance bodily functions
interact with the brain and body
Psychoactive Substance - CORRECT ANSWERS-any drug that affects the CNS and
alters consciousness and or perceptions
physiological effects - CORRECT ANSWERS-physical signs
, psychological effects - CORRECT ANSWERS-alterations in perception or judgment
caused by substance.
chemical interaction - CORRECT ANSWERS-physiological and psychological effects of
2 or more substances administered at the same time
withdrawal - CORRECT ANSWERS-signs and symptoms that occur when an indiv that
is physically dependent on a substance discontinues its use.
treatment applications - CORRECT ANSWERS-method of detox, stabilization &
maintenance
tolerance - CORRECT ANSWERS-after repeated admin. a given dose of a substance
produces a decreased effect or conversely with increased/larger doses must be
administered to get the effect observed with the original dose
dependence - CORRECT ANSWERS-known as addictions, a behavioral pattern of
compulsive substance use characterized by consistent involvement with the use of a
substance, securing of its supply and a high tendency to relapse after withdrawal.
detoxification - CORRECT ANSWERS-eliminating the substance from your body
*The first step in sobriety and treatment
Levels of Psychoactive Substance Use - CORRECT ANSWERS-Recreational-
Circumstantial-Intensified Use- cCompulsive Use
cross tolerance - CORRECT ANSWERS-the ability of pharmacologically similar
substances to substitute for one another in relation to tolerance and prevention of
withdrawal (ie using hydrocodone when heroin isn't available)
Schedule I - CORRECT ANSWERS-No medical Use, cannot be dispensed by a
prescriber. Severe dependence, high potential for abuse
Schedule II - CORRECT ANSWERS-Severe dependence, high potential for abuse.
Some accepted medical use, but with severe restrictions
Schedule III - CORRECT ANSWERS-Moderate or low physical dependence OR high
psychological dependence. Moderate potential for abuse
Has accepted medical uses and can be dispensed by authorized prescriber
Schedule IV - CORRECT ANSWERS-Limited physical or psychological dependence.
Low abuse potential. accepted medical use.
Schedule V - CORRECT ANSWERS-limited dependence, very low potential for abuse,
medcial use
