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clinical neuro 3

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VTA + nucleus accumbens =   reward pathway  
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first area of projection of reward pathway   prefrontal cortex (ie - judgement)  
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drugs that alter perception w/o causing sensation of reward/euphoria   non-addictive drugs of abuse  
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ex's of non-addictive drugs of abuse   PCP?, LSD, ketamine  
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activated 5HT receptors in PFC   LSD  
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inhibit NMDA   PCP and ketamine  
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most commonly abused opioids   morphine, heroin, coedine, oxycodone  
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location of u opiod receptors   GABA neurons  
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location of k opiod receptors   DA neurons  
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opioid w/o severe withdrawl symptoms   codeine  
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opioid receptor that induces euphoria   u receptor  
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reverses effects of heroin and morphine   naloxone  
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long term heroin recovery treatment   methadone  
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synthetic analog of THC   dronabinol  
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MOA of THC   inhibits presynaptic GABA neurons in the VTA  
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withdrawl symtoms of THC   restlessness, irritability, agitation, insomnia, nausea, cramping  
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GHB MOA   agonist at GABAb  
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common use of GHB   date-rape drug?  
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time of maximal concentration of GHB   30-60 min  
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no addiction or dependence, but repetitive exposure leads to tolerance   hallucinogens  
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withdrawl symptoms of nicotine   irritability and sleeplessness  
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2 drugs to help with smoking cessation   buprioprion, varenicline  
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BZs MOA   activates GABAa  
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dependence of alcohol evident within   6-12 hrs of cessation of drinking  
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withdrawal sx of alcohol (6-12 hrs)   tremor, N/V, anxiety, agitation, sweating  
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withdrawal sx of alcohol (24-48 hrs)   generalized seizures  
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withdrawal sx of alcohol (48-71 hrs)   DTs (hallucinations, disorientation, etc)  
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receptors affected by alcohol   GABAa, NMDA, 5HT-3, adenosine reuptake  
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disulfiram MOA   inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, causing N/V & dysphoria  
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can lead to out-of-body &/or near-death experiences   PCP , ketamine  
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recreational inhalants   benzene, toluene, NO  
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cocaine hydrochloride   injected/snorted  
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crack cocaine   free base form of cocaine, can be smoked  
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PNS MOA of cocaine   inhibits voltage gated Na+ channels  
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CNS MOA of cocaine   blocks DA reuptake, NE, and 5HT  
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MDMA   ectasy  
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fosters feelings of intimacy and empathy w/o impairing intellect   MDMA  
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concerns with MDMA use   hyperthermia, dehydration, water intoxication, 5HT syndrome  
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withdrawl sx of MDMA   depression  
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MOA of salvia divinorum   k opiod agonist  
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major sx of salvia divinorum use   uncontrollable laughter, elevated mood, introspection  
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amphetamine/methamphetamine MOA   block NT uptake into vesicles and reduce NT release  
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excess NT in the cytoplasm causes   reversal of transporter, and subsequent release of NT into synapse  
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withdrawl sx of amphetamines   dysphoria, drowsiness, insomnia, irritability  
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method of administration of amphetamines   initially pill form, can be smoked; heavy users may inject  
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MOA of MDMA   binds to 5HT transporter  
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bath salts usually contain   MDPV and/or mephedrone  
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