Final: Medical Marijuana

Question 1

nabilone (cesamet)

Answer 1

oral capsule of synthetic cannabinoid similar to THC
schedule 2
treatment for chemo
side effects: drowsiness, vertigo and dry mouth

Question 2

dronabinol (marinol)

Answer 2

insoluble oil packaged in capsules and mimics THC
schedule 3
treatment of chemo and anorexia in patients with AIDS
side effects: drowsiness, vertigo, anxiety, confusion

Question 3

dronabinol (syndros)

Answer 3

oral liquid form that mimics THC
schedule 2
risks: increase risk of seizures
side effects: dizziness, anxiety, confusion, euphoria

Question 4

cannabidiol (epidiolex)

Answer 4

oral liquid that utilizes cannabis extract
schedule 5
treatment of dravet syndroms and lennox-gastaut syndrome

Question 5

PTSD

Answer 5

some studies indicate improvements in sleep but other studies suggest poor outcomes like dependence and psychiatric comorbidity

Question 6

alzheimers

Answer 6

prospect of reducing amyloid plaque formation and potential reduction in nighttime agitations

Question 7

conservative considerations for medical marijuana

Answer 7

debilitating medical condition that trials suggest would respond to medical marijuana treatments, multiple failed trials of other therapies, failed trial of FDA approved cannabis meds, not psychotic disorders or axiety disorders

Question 8

practicalCBD promis

Answer 8

CBD shoes promise for its role as an anticonvulsant, anit-inflammatory, antineoplastic, and antipsychotic agents