PHAR100 Exam Questions and Answers 100% Solved | Rated A+
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PHAR 100
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PHAR 100
PHAR100 Exam Questions and Answers
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CNS Effects of Amphetamines: - Four main effects:
1. A decreased threshold for transmitting sensory input to the cerebral
cortex, leading to excitation1.
2. A feeling of euphoria and reward.
3. Temperature-regulation and feeding centre...
toxicities (cardiovascular effects and drug-induced psychoses). However,
this does not appear to be a deterrent to abusers, and substantial health
risks also occur due to a user's lifestyle (i.e. contaminated needles and
poor nutrition).
amphetamine dependence - ✔✔Cessation of use results in mood
depression that may be profound, prolonged sleep, huge appetite, lack of
energy, and fatigue.
amphetamine tolerance - ✔✔Tolerance develops to the euphoria and mood
elevating effects, the anorectic effects, the cardiovascular and respiratory
stimulatory effects, and the lethal effects of the drugs. However, tolerance
does not develop to therapeutic effects or drug-induced psychosis
amphetamine addiction - ✔✔Amphetamines are usually self-administered
to produce euphoria and an abrupt awakening sensation ("rush"). These
effects act as rewards and users will crave the drug's effects so intensely
that if it is not available they will experience panic.
Amphetamines - ✔✔Amphetamines are drugs of widespread abuse, and
are controlled substances in Canada, meaning their use is restricted to
certain medical conditions
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