In antagonist-precipitated withdrawal,
a. rats are allowed to self-administer the drug of abuse until death.
b. rats are administered a drug of abuse for a prolonged time and then given an antagonist to block the effects of the drug.
c. rats are administered a drug of abuse for a few days, then given an antagonist to block the effects of the drug.
d. rats are given an antagonist to block the effects of the drug before the animal is ever introduced to the drug of abuse.
Question 2
Which statement regarding alcohol is most accurate?
a. Twin studies suggest that alcohol abuse is not genetic.
b. Alcohol is not used to reduce anxiety.
c. The gene that regulates production of alcohol dehydrogenase may contribute to alcoholism susceptibility.
d. Alcoholism is purely genetic.
) Intradermal drug administration: (d) the needle is removed and the puncture site is covered with
) Subcutaneous drug administration: (c) the needle is inserted at a 45
Drug development time line.
Documented Herb–Drug Interactions
If drug elimination mechanisms become saturated, a drug may exhibit zero-order elimination.
Common Cytochrome P450 Drug Interactions in Dentistry