Question 1

One of the mechanisms of ethanol action is activation of the NMDA subtype of the glutamate receptor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Ethanol is metabolized in the ________ in its "first-pass metabolism."

Accepted Answer

A)  liver
B)  stomach
C)  brain
D)  small intestine

Question 3

As with many drugs of abuse,the positively reinforcing effects of ethanol are thought to be ultimately the result of the activation of the following neurotransmitter:

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA.
B)  glutamate.
C)  acetylcholine.
D)  dopamine.

Question 4

In expectant mothers,chronic ethanol ingestion but not binge drinking increases the risk of mental health problems in their children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Toluene,the psychoactive ingredient in airplane glue,exerts its central action through:

Accepted Answer

A)  vasodilatation.
B)  muscle relaxation.
C)  activation of dopaminergic reward centers.
D)  anesthetic-like effects.

Question 6

Ethanol is soluble in fat,but not in water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

At least part of ethanol's actions appear to be a result of alterations in serotonergic activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Researchers now believe most of the effects of moderate doses of ethanol:

Accepted Answer

A)  result from cell membrane destabilization.
B)  are similar to those produced by the general anesthetics.
C)  are nonspecific and indirect.
D)  result from specific actions at specific receptors.

Question 9

Many of the effects of ethanol are believed to be due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  enhancement of glutamate action at the NMDA receptor and blockade of GABA action.
B)  enhancement of glutamate action at the NMDA receptor and enhancement of GABA action.
C)  blockade of glutamate action at the NMDA receptor and enhancement of GABA action.
D)  blockade of glutamate action at the NMDA receptor and blockade of GABA action.

Question 10

The most common cause of death in alcoholics is:

Accepted Answer

A)  respiratory arrest.
B)  cardiac arrest.
C)  stroke.
D)  liver damage.

Question 11

In alcohol withdrawal,the mood stabilizing drug Lamictal is efficacious in:

Accepted Answer

A)  decreasing alcohol craving.
B)  improving mood.
C)  protecting the brain.
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 12

All of the following are believed to be mechanisms of action of moderate doses of ethanol,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  alterations of ACh receptor activity.
B)  alterations of intracellular transduction processes.
C)  alterations of NMDA receptor activity.
D)  alterations of GABA receptor activity.

Question 13

Tolerance to alcohol includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  enzyme-induction (metabolic) and tissue/functional tolerance.
B)  enzyme-induction (metabolic) but not tissue/functional tolerance.
C)  tissue/functional but not enzyme-induction (metabolic) tolerance.
D)  neither enzyme-induction (metabolic) nor tissue/functional tolerance.

Question 14

Moderate doses of ethanol reduce the risk of ischemic stroke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Ethyl Alcohol and the Inhalants of Abuse

One of the mechanisms of ethanol action is activation of the NMDA subtype of the glutamate receptor.

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Many of the effects of ethanol are believed to be due to:

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In alcohol withdrawal,the mood stabilizing drug Lamictal is efficacious in:

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Toluene,the psychoactive ingredient in airplane glue,exerts its central action through:

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In expectant mothers,chronic ethanol ingestion but not binge drinking increases the risk of mental health problems in their children.

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Researchers now believe most of the effects of moderate doses of ethanol:

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At least part of ethanol's actions appear to be a result of alterations in serotonergic activity.

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As with many drugs of abuse,the positively reinforcing effects of ethanol are thought to be ultimately the result of the activation of the following neurotransmitter:

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Tolerance to alcohol includes:

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Ethanol is metabolized in the ________ in its "first-pass metabolism."

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Moderate doses of ethanol reduce the risk of ischemic stroke.

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Ethanol is soluble in fat,but not in water.

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The most common cause of death in alcoholics is:

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All of the following are believed to be mechanisms of action of moderate doses of ethanol,EXCEPT:

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Exam 13: Ethyl Alcohol and the Inhalants of Abuse

One of the mechanisms of ethanol action is activation of the NMDA subtype of the glutamate receptor.

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Many of the effects of ethanol are believed to be due to:

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In alcohol withdrawal,the mood stabilizing drug Lamictal is efficacious in:

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Toluene,the psychoactive ingredient in airplane glue,exerts its central action through:

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In expectant mothers,chronic ethanol ingestion but not binge drinking increases the risk of mental health problems in their children.

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Researchers now believe most of the effects of moderate doses of ethanol:

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At least part of ethanol's actions appear to be a result of alterations in serotonergic activity.

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As with many drugs of abuse,the positively reinforcing effects of ethanol are thought to be ultimately the result of the activation of the following neurotransmitter:

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Tolerance to alcohol includes:

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Ethanol is metabolized in the ________ in its "first-pass metabolism."

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Moderate doses of ethanol reduce the risk of ischemic stroke.

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Ethanol is soluble in fat,but not in water.

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The most common cause of death in alcoholics is:

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All of the following are believed to be mechanisms of action of moderate doses of ethanol,EXCEPT:

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