Question 1

In 2005, how did Canada rank in the world in its per capita consumption of Dilaudid?

Accepted Answer

A)   First
B)   Second
C)   Third
D)   Fourth

Question 2

In a heroin user, when can a negative reinforcement of drug-taking behaviour occur?

Accepted Answer

A)   The user overdoses and almost dies.
B)   The person is trying the drug for the first time.
C)   Withdrawal symptoms are alleviated by another injection.
D)   The user sees a needle or syringe.

Question 3

Which of the following was associated with more than 100 deaths in Alberta alone in 2014?

Accepted Answer

A)   Illegal codeine
B)   Illegal fentanyl
C)   Illegal methadone
D)   Illegal pentazocine

Question 4

Endorphins are morphine-like neurotransmitters found in the brain and pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is important to know regarding opioid overdoses?

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It is also important to note that most o...

Question 6

Which of the following describes mu, kappa, and delta?

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A)   Three types of opioid receptor found in the brain.
B)   Three classes of natural brain chemicals that have effects similar to morphine.
C)   Enzymes in the brain that convert morphine into its active form.
D)   Three chemical classes of synthetic prescription opioids.

Question 7

Provide examples of: opioids naturally occurring, synthetic, and semi-synthetic opioids

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Question 8

What type of drug is fentanyl?

Accepted Answer

A)   Drug that masks the symptoms of heroin abuse
B)   Form of Mexican heroin
C)   Opiate antagonist used in heroin abuse treatment
D)   Synthetic opiate

Question 9

Which of the following will not be one of the randomly assigned groups for those participating in the NAOMI study?

Accepted Answer

A)   Receive oral methadone maintenance treatment.
B)   Receive an injection of hydromorphone.
C)   Receive injection of codeine.
D)   Receive prescription heroin.

Question 10

Naloxone and naltrexone are natural brain chemicals that have effects similar to morphine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe how both positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement contribute to the development of dependence on opioid drugs.

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Each injection appears to act as a posit...

Question 12

Several famous English authors wrote about the joys of opium; identify one of them.

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Sa...

Question 13

What are the two major active chemicals in opium?

Accepted Answer

A)   Morphine and codeine
B)   Heroin and cocaine
C)   Paregoric and laudanum
D)   Meperidine and oxycodone

Question 14

Opium smoking was widespread in China by 200 BC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How was opium traditionally extracted from the poppy plant?

Accepted Answer

A)   Whitewashing the leaves
B)   Cutting the seed pods
C)   Pounding the roots
D)   Collecting and boiling the flowers

Question 16

What do nonprescription cough remedies contain and what role does it play?

Accepted Answer

Nonprescription cough remedies contain d...

Question 17

Explain the purpose of Insite, its services, and the benefits derived by the community due to its existence.

Accepted Answer

Insite strives to reduce the harm that i...

Question 18

Global illicit opium poppy cultivation grew 25% in 2009, resulting in a 15% increase in global opium production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the most common form of heroin use by male users?

Accepted Answer

A)   Burning
B)   Huffing
C)   Snorting
D)   Injecting

Question 20

In addition to opium, what other ingredient(s)  are found in the poppy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Morphine
B)   Codeine
C)   Codeine and morphine
D)   Codeine, morphine and nicotine

Exam 13: Opioids

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Endorphins are morphine-like neurotransmitters found in the brain and pituitary gland.

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Which of the following will not be one of the randomly assigned groups for those participating in the NAOMI study?

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Opium smoking was widespread in China by 200 BC.

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Several famous English authors wrote about the joys of opium; identify one of them.

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What do nonprescription cough remedies contain and what role does it play?

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Naloxone and naltrexone are natural brain chemicals that have effects similar to morphine.

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