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12 Cards in this Set
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Which type of effects are increased DA responsible for?
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central nervous system effects
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Which type of effects are increased NE responsible for?
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peripheral nervous system effects
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What are the indications for the CNS Stimulants?
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-anorectic (weight loss)
-ADD/ADHD -narcolepsy |
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Which CNS stimulant inhibits vesicular storage?
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reserpine
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What is the mech. of action of amphetamine (and methylphenidate)?
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They release NE and DA
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What is the mech. of action of cocaine?
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Cocaine blocks the reuptake of NE and DA.
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What are the anorectic agents?
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1. amphetamine
2. fenfluramine 3. mazinol |
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What are the drugs used to treat ADD/ADHD?
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1. amphetamine
2. methylphenidate 3. pemoline |
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Which CNS stimulant has a risk of hepatotoxicity?
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pemoline
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true or false:
CNS stimulants will increase high rates of behavior and decrease low rates of behavior. |
true
(This is called rate dependency.) |
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true or false: CNS stimulants can cause both tachycardia and bradycardia.
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true
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Tyrosine is converted into Dopa by which enzyme?
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Tyrosine hydroxylase
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