STIM/ANAB- 17F Flashcards

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Abrupt withdrawal of amphetamine causes

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  • fatigue
  • dysphoria
  • nightmares
  • agitation
  • increased appetite
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Effects of cocaine

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-increases extracellular dopamine from VTA projections
-binds dopamine transporter, inhibiting dopamine reuptake
-Therefore is a:
CNS stimulant
Local anesthetic
Vasoconstrictor

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3
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What is the major inactive metabolite of cocaine

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  • benzoylecgonine (BE)
  • present for ~48 hours in urine
  • measured in UDS
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4
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Street names for Crystal Meth

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  • speed
  • meth
  • chalk
  • ice
  • glass
  • tina
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5
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General rule regarding effects of anabolic steroids

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-excessive anabolic steroids causes masculinization in females and feminization in males

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Buzz words for anabolic steroid use

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  • facial acne
  • athletic build
  • rage, anger
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Short term effects of excessive anabolic androgenic steroid use

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-paranoia, delusional thinking, irritability, anxiety, psychomotor agitation, impaired judgment

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Long term effects of anabolic androgenic steroid use

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-acne, kidney and liver failure, cardiomegaly, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, increased risk of stroke and MI

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