TOX 2MT Flashcards
What is drug abuse
continued use of substance despite negative consequences
what nerve terminals does cocaine stimulate release
aminergic
what neurotransmitters does cocaine prevent reuptake of
amine NT
where does cocaine prevent NT reuptake?
synaptic cleft
what is the only naturally occuring topical anestheitc with powerful vasoconstriction effects
cocaine
drug dependence by addicts has been intensified due to
development of more efficient and faster ways of putting drugs into the body
psychoactive drug produced by fermentation fo grain
alcohol
what plants contain caffine
coca
tea
guarana
line chewwed with coca leaves facilitates absorption of cocaine across the oral mucosa via
alkalizing saliva so that more cocaine is in the unionized form
what is hydrocodones drug classification
opiate
reward/reinforcement network of the brain is what kind of system
dopaminergic
what is the hallucinogenic component of marijuana
Delta-9 THC
snorting what substance can result in perforation of the septum without the abuser feeling pain
cocaine
medications used to manage psychiatric conditions work how
rebalance irregular brain chemistry
what route of administration is the fastest to affect the brain
inhalation
IV drug administration take how long to effect the brain
15-30 seconds
what is the function of the new brain
creativity
what are the types of tolerance
select
pharmacodynamic
dispositional
what are some cardiovascular effect of cocaine use
raises risk of cardiac arrhythmias by inc HR
cause hypertension by constricting peripheral blood
weaken walls of blood vessel and cause stroke
what are long term effects of cocaine abuse
seizure
formication
dental erosions
crack cocaine differs from powdered cocaine how
users are able to get much higher does into brain over shorter period of time
what are the uses for amphetamines
treat narcolepsy
stay awake
reduce appetite
ice is to methamphetamine as _______is to crack
crack
is GHB a stimulant or depressant
depressant