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Chtu 133 Drug And Substance Abuse Question Paper

Chtu 133 Drug And Substance Abuse 

Course:Public Health

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE (CHTU 133) 3RD TRIMESTER 2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (PT) EXAMINATION

SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : PUBLIC HEALTH
UNIT CODE : CHTU 133
UNIT TITLE : DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
TIME : 3 HOURS









INSTRUCTIONS : This paper has TWO sections A &B. Attempt ALL Questions in Section A and choose any TWO in Section B

SECTION A (50marks)

Question One

Define the following terms:
(4marks)

Substance abuse
Substance dependence.
Explain the role of the following neurotransmitters in relation to substance abuse:-
(6marks)

Dopamine
Sevatonin
GABA.
Question Two

Using cocain as the drug of choice describe the neurobiology of addiction.

(10marks)

Question Three

Write short notes about heroin in relations to the following:- (10marks)

Drug classification
Routes of drug administration
Pharmacological effects
Withdrawal reactions.
Question Four

Explain the FIVE criteria for disease as used in substance abuse. (10marks)

Question Five

Explain FIVE principles of effective substance abuse treatment. (10marks)

SECTION B (50marks)

Question Six

Giving examples describe the phases of addiction treatment. (25marks)

Question Seven

Discuss the role of Public Health professionals in the management of substance abuse. (25marks)

Question Eight

Giving examples discuss the FIVE classifications of psychoactive drugs.

(25marks)






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