Addictive Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are Narcotics/Opioids (Opiates)? correct answer: A class of drugs that act on the central nervous system CNS, and can produce a sleep-like state and reduce pain or inflammation. -Physically and psychologically addictive, normally ingested as a pill What are some examples of Narcotics? correct answer: Heroin, morphine, opium, codeine, Oxycontin, hydrocodone, Dilaudid and Demerol What is the difference between Opiates and Opioids? correct answer: Opiates- natural pain remedy derive...

Exam 1 Brain Story MODs Questions and Answers. 1. The brain begins as an embryonic structure called the: a. brain stem b. neocortex c. neural tube d. spinal cord: correct answer- Neural tube 2. Bain developmental starts shortly after conception. The brain is considered mature around the age of: a. 6 b. 18 c. 25 d. 60: correct answer- 25 3. Different abilities, and their underlying neural circuits, develop in a bottom-up sequence during sensitive periods. Put the following abilities i...

CLP4182 ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS EXAM Q & A 2024.

Why did mainstream psychiatry continue to reject, for many years, the notion that gambling and overeating could be addictive? correct answer: Because they don't have a prominent physical withdrawal syndrome Which quality does food have to have in order for it to be potentially addictive? correct answer: It needs to taste good From a neurobiological perspective, why are behaviors like eating and sex potentially addictive just as drugs of abuse are potentially addictive? correct answer: ...

Pharmacology: Opioids Define opioid - correct answer Compound related to opium Define opiate - correct answer Compound derived from opium Common name for endogenous opioid peptide - correct answer Endorphin (B-endorphin is one, there are several) Define narcotic - correct answer Legal term for a broader range of substances with abuse or addictive potential Define agonist - correct answer Substance that binds a specific receptor and mimics the action of an endogenous substance to tri...

The principal social factor in determining the presence of an individuals drug abuse is? - Motivation Using licit drugs such as alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine to achieve a certain mental or psychic state? - Legal recreation Advertising over-the -counter drugs relays the message that if you are experiencing some symptoms, taking drugs is an acceptable option. - True A variety of data sources suggest that drug use and abuse is quite common amongst arrestees, being under the influence at the ...

NUR170/ NUR 170 Exam 1: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing |Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct - Galen Q: physical dependence response that occurs with repeated administration of an opioid for several days Q: tolerance Answer: response that occurs with regular administration of an opioid and consists of a decrease in one or more effects of the opioid Q: addiction Answer: Characterized by one or more: impaired control ov...

Exam 3: NURS660/ NURS 660 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Psychopharmacology and Advanced Mental Health Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A - Maryville Q: Types of pain that is treated with psychiatric medication Answer: protracted pain (mix of nociceptive and central pain and chronic pain (central) Q: effect of how antidepressants migrate pain - Direct (way you think about pain) Answer: increase in supraspinal inhibition and decrease peripheral and central desen- sitization ...

NC BLET Controlled Substances questions with correct answers, 65 Q&A, 2024. Narcotics Drugs that act on the Central Nervous System, and produce a sleep like state. They are used in medicine, but heavily abused on the street. Both physically and pyschologically addictive. CNS Central Nervous System Examples of Narcotics Opium, Heroin, Dilaudid, and Demerol. Stimulants Affect the CNS, and create a feeling of excitement, greater energy, and alertness. May or may not be physically and psy...

How do people form their view of drug use? - -anyone can become dependent on and addicted to a drug -drugs can alter your perception of reality, destroy social relationships with loved ones What is the difference between licit and illicit drugs? - • Licit drugs: legalized drugs such as coffee, alcohol, and tobacco • Illicit drugs: illegal drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and LSD What is the effect of psychoactive drugs on the body? - • Used to treat physical, psychological, or men...