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karlynnae

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of the following is a compensatory mechanism that would result in drug tolerance?
 
  A) a decreased metabolism of the drug
  B) an increased plasma level of the drug
  C) an increased number of drug receptors in the brain
  D) a reduced number of tissue drug receptors
  E) an increased number of ion channel openings in response to prolonged receptor activation

Question 2

________ refers to a pleasurable drug feeling that is easy to bear.
 
  A) Euphoria
  B) Sensitization
  C) Mania
  D) Depression
  E) Dysphoria


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Rationale: One explanation for tolerance is a reduced number of tissue drug receptors over repeated treatments.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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