Multiple choice questions for group 1C: Donata Girolamo, Jeanette Holden, Sarah Fischler, Sarah Schmocker
1. What is the most common cause of cirrhosis of the liver? a) injury or trauma to the right upper quadrant of the abdomen b) chronic malnutrition c) alcoholism d) frequent use of antibiotics Answer: c 2. Why does heroin cause such a quick euphoric rush, or buzz a) Heroin is highly lipid soluble, so can enter the brain rapidly creating an extremely intense initial effect b) when combined with P450 the affect is doubled c)heroin is water soluble, so can enter the brain rapidly creating an extremely intense initial effect d) it does not need to be activated by the liver, so quickly takes effect Answer: a 3. How does methadone help heroin users to come off the addiction? a) by simulating the drug itself, as it fits into the receptor site mimicking the body's response to heroin b) works as a memory inhibitor, making the patient forget they ever had a euphoric rush c) increases their sex drive so they are busy having intercourse instead. d) it is placebo Answer: a 4.
How does acupuncture help in the treatment of heroin addiction?
a) provides the same euphoric rush as heroin b) decreases cravings, rebalances flow of Qi in the body, decreases insomnia c) treats the root cause d) it does nothing in the treatment of heroin Answer: b 5. a) b) c) d)
Heroin is a derivative of: opium dandelion codeine ethanol
Answer: a 6. a) b) c) d)
Heroin acts primarily on the: enteric nervous system delta receptors of the brain gamma receptors of the brain mu receptors of the brain
Answer: d 7. Which herb has been shown to help alleviate some of the mental symptoms associated with heroin withdrawal syndrome? a) b) c) d)
licorice passionflower pulsatilla cannibus s.
Answer: b 8. Which form of energy medicine can be valuable in the recovery from heroin addiction? a) b) c) d)
homeopathy flower essences TCM all of the above
Answer: d 9. Which type of conventional treatment for heroin addiction acts as an agonist? a) b) c) d)
Buprenorphrine Methoine Methadone Naltrexone
Answer: c 10.
What molecule does heroin mimic in the body?
a) albumin b) adrenaline
c) endorphins d) cortisol Answer: c