What are three pharmacological characteristics that distinguish morphine from cocaine?
What will be an ideal response?
Morphine: reduces wakefulness and alertness; is an agonist at enkephalin receptors; can induce very uncomfortable withdrawal following chronic use; induces effects blocked by opiate antagonists; has potent analgesic properties; induces respiratory depression; induces constipation; constricts pupils. Cocaine: enhances wakefulness and alertness; blocks dopamine reuptake; induces no severe withdrawal following chronic use; effects not blocked by opiate antagonists; has little or no analgesic qualities—although it can act as a local anesthetic; induces no respiratory depression or constipation; dilates pupils.
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Briefly describe the different types of language assessments
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Carrie sometimes feels very depressed,
while at other times she talks too loud and too fast and has a rush of ideas and feelings that others think are unreasonable. Carrie would most likely be diagnosed with a disorder within which DSM-5 category? a. anxiety disorders b. bipolar and related disorders c. obsessive-compulsive and related disorders d. dissociative disorders