PSY 630 Week 1 Quiz | Assignment Help | Ashford University

PSY 630 Week 1 Quiz | Assignment Help | Ashford University 


Question 1

 

Possible mechanisms for the placebo effect include:

 

o   Biological action of the active ingredient in the placebo.

o   A clearly defined set of traits in the patient.

o   Side effects of the placebo.

o   genetics of the patient.

 

Question 2

 

 The following organ carries out “Biotransformation”: _____.  It usually involves making a drug _____ water-soluble. The increased ability of this organ to carry out biotransformation after repeated exposure to a drug is termed _____ tolerance. The increased ability of this organ to bio transform drugs other than the one administered previously is termed _____.

 

o   small intestine; more; metabolic; cross-tolerance

o   kidneys; less; metabolic; cellular-adaptive

o   liver; less; pharmacodynamic; cross-tolerance

o   liver; more; metabolic; cross-tolerance

 

 

 Question 3

 

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

 

o   Physical dependence only occurs with illicit drugs such as heroin.

o   Withdrawal signs are only seen with addictive behavior.

o   There is a strong link between physical dependence and addiction.

o   Withdrawal may be observed after discontinuation of numerous drugs.

 

Question 4

 

Jerri is being hired by a large multinational company. They are likely to request a sample of ______ to test for drug use because it is a convenient means of detecting drug metabolites.

o   hair

o   skin

o   saliva

o   urine

 

 

Question 5

 

Reversible acetylcholine esterase (AChE. inhibitors are used clinically to treat:

 

o   Parkinson's disease.

o   multiple sclerosis.

o   muscular dystrophy.

o   Alzheimer's disease.

 

 

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