Chapter 12 P2 Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
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DEFINE
Dissociative Anesthetics
A
Sedative pain-relieving drugs that produce the feeling of disconnectedness from the body
2
Q
LIST
What are 2 common dissociative anesthetics?
A
- Phencyclidine (PCP)
- Ketamine (Special K)
3
Q
LIST
What are the 3 routes in cannabis administration?
A
- Inhalation
- Intravenous Injection
- Insufflation (act of blowing or inserting something into a body cavity or organ)
4
Q
EXPLAIN
What is the neurotransmission of PCP?
A
- Affects serotonin and dopamine
- Also affects acetylcholine, glutamate, neurotransmissions
5
Q
LIST
What are some subjective effects of PCP?
A
- Out of body experiences
- produces numbness and disrupt memory
- psychostimulant effects (increased arousal, sympathomimetics)
- Cataplexy (sudden collapse though remaining conscious)
6
Q
EXPLAIN
What is Dextromethorphan?
A
- Opioid receptor agonist; cough suppressant
- NMDA Antagonist
7
Q
EXPLAIN
What is Salvinorin A?
A
The psychoactive component in the plant Salvia Divinorum
Kappa opioid agonist
8
Q
LIST
What are some effects from using Salvinorin A?
A
- Visions
- Perceptual changes
- Depersonalization
- Uncontrollable laughter
9
Q
EXPLAIN
Muscarinic Receptor Antagonist
A
- Scopolamine and atropine
- Founds in plants like Atropa Belladonna
10
Q
LIST
What are some effects from taking Muscarinic Receptor Antagonists?
A
- true visual hallucination
- Delusional thinking
- Disorientation about time and space
11
Q
EXPLAIN
What is Muscimol?
A
Psychoactive component in the mushroom Amanita muscaria
GABAa Agonist
