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Amphetamine increases levels of which neurotransmitter(s) ?


A) Only dopamine
B) Dopamine and serotonin
C) Dopamine and norephinephrine
D) Dopamine, serotonin, norephinephrine

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Canada was ranked one of the world's largest manufacturers of crystal methamphetamine in 2009.

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Amphetamine withdrawal symptoms include all of the following, except for __________.


A) intense depression
B) mild euphoria
C) agitation
D) anxiety

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The Precursor Control Regulations of 2003 were created in response to large-scale trafficking of which drug to the U.S?


A) morphine
B) Adderall
C) Dexedrine
D) pseudoepinephrine

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Cocaine hydrochloride is a form of cocaine that is typically smoked.

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Ice is a __________.


A) smokable form of methamphetamine
B) smokable form of heroin
C) smokable form of cocaine, similar to crack
D) none of the above

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_________ banned cocaine from patent medicines in Canada.


A) The Proprietary and Patent Medicine Act of 1908
B) Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
C) The Harrison Act of 1914
D) The Opium Act of 1908

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Suppression of height and weight gains caused by stimulant medication (e.g., Ritalin) treatment for ADHD can be compensated for __________.


A) by taking a different brand of stimulant medication
B) during "drug holidays" when someone is no longer taking the medication
C) by increasing the dosage of stimulant medication
D) by taking two different kinds of stimulant medication

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Atomoxetine (Brand Name: Strattera) reduces ADHD symptoms by __________.


A) increasing norepinephrine levels in the brain
B) increasing dopamine levels in the brain
C) increasing serotonin levels in the brain
D) increasing the density of the blood-brain barrier

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Withdrawal from amphetamines takes approximately __________.


A) 2 to 6 hours
B) 3 to 6 days
C) 1 to 2 weeks
D) 6 to 18 weeks

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Which of the following effects is common during the first 24 to 48 hours after stopping cocaine?


A) Depression
B) Severe headaches
C) Sleep disturbances
D) all of the above

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A bazuco is a __________.


A) mixture of heroin and cocaine
B) mixture of cocaine paste and tobacco
C) mixture of raw coca leaves and kerosene
D) form of smoked cocaine similar to crack

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Today, methamphetamine users in Canada are mostly __________.


A) female Aboriginals
B) female street youth
C) male Aboriginals
D) male non-Aboriginal street youth

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Two widely prescribed drugs for the treatment of ADHD are __________.


A) Methedrine and Dexedrine
B) Adderall and Vyvanse
C) Ritalin and Dexedrine
D) Dexedrine and Ephedrine

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Which of the following is NOT a slang term for methamphetamine?


A) meth
B) speed
C) solid
D) crank

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Cocaethylene toxicity produces the following symptoms: __________.


A) greatly increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure
B) prolonged and enhanced euphoria relative to taking cocaine alone
C) an increased risk of immediate death
D) all of the above

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Cocaine produces the following physiological effect: __________.


A) dilated pupils
B) decreased blood pressure
C) dryness of the skin
D) decreased heart rate

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The euphoric effects of amphetamines result from changes in __________.


A) dopamine activity
B) serotonin activity
C) the reuptake of epinephrine
D) the blood-brain barrier

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Children with ADHD are usually below average intelligence and tend to overperform academically.

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Long-term use of cocaine results in decreased sexual performance and loss of sexual desire.

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