University of Illinois, Chicago

NURS 531

Chapter 19: Cannabinoids MULTIPLE CHOICE

1)Activation of the cannabinoid CB1 receptor in nerve endings leads to

1. activation of neurotransmitter release
2. inhibition of potassium channels
3. inhibition of calcium channels
4. activation of adenylate cyclase
5. inhibition of Map (mitogen-activated protein) kinase

2.    Cannabinoids have been used therapeutically for the purpose of

1. increasing appetite
2. treating obesity
3. improving memory
4. treating drug dependence
5. treating anxiety

3.    Anandamide is correctly described as a substance that

1. is synthesized from amino acid precursors
2. is stored in synaptic vesicles
3. is a cannabinoid receptor antagonist
4. inhibits retrograde neuronal transmission
5. exerts endocannabinoid activity

4.    The effects produced by cannabinoid administration include

1. increased intraocular pressure
2. decreased intraocular pressure
3. vasoconstriction
4. bronchoconstriction
5. emesis

5.    Rimonabant is a new drug for the treatment of

1. obesity
2. nausea and vomiting