Principles of Pharmacology

Question 1

Psychopharmacology is defined as the -

Answer 1

Scientific study of how drugs affect behavior

Question 2

Scientific study of the drug-induced changes in the functioning of cells within the nervous system

Answer 2

Neuropharmacology

Question 3

The scientific study of how drugs alter behavior via interactions in the nervous system

Answer 3

Neuropsychopharmacology

Question 4

A Drug can be defined as:

Answer 4

An administered substance that alter physiological function

Question 5

A drug that is unlawful to possess or use?

Answer 5

Illicit Drug

Question 6

When you are using a drug for the enjoyment and without medical justification, that drug can be considered

Answer 6

Recreational

Question 7

A drug that is used to heal and restore health?

Answer 7

Therapeutic Drug

Question 8

A drug that has the ability to alter your behavior, cognition, mood. and consciousness through actions within the brain or spinal cord?

Answer 8

Psychoactive Drug

Question 9

Using a drug that is not common within the social group and mainly disapproved of can be labeled as///

Answer 9

Deviant Drug Use

Question 10

Drug Misuse can be classified as:

Answer 10

Using a prescribed drug in higher amounts or for a different purpose than it was prescribed as

Question 11

A problematic pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress

Answer 11

Substances Use Disorder

Question 12

What requirements are needed in order to be diagnosed with substance abuse disorder?

Answer 12

meeting at least 2 of the criteria outlined in the DSM-V , like craving the substance or developing a tolerance for it