Deck 13: Substance Use and Misuse

Question 1

Which is characteristic of psychoactive drugs?

A) They increase the rate of physiological functions.
B) They alter a person's state of mind or consciousness.
C) They affect only the brain and nerve cells.
D) They affect the liver and kidneys.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

What is the psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages?

A) rohypnol
B) ethyl alcohol
C) codeine
D) chloral hydrate

Answer 2

B

Question 3

How much alcohol does a standard drink contain?

A) 0.6 ounce
B) 1 ounce
C) 1.5 ounces
D) 2 ounces

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which characteristic places people at a higher risk for trying illicit drugs?

A) being a young female
B) having a strong personal identity
C) performing poorly in school
D) dating at a young age

Question 5

Which is a characteristic that indicates substance or behavior dependence?

A) coping
B) withdrawal
C) anxiety
D) genetic predisposition

Question 6

Which organ transforms alcohol into energy and other products?

A) the stomach
B) the small intestine
C) the pancreas
D) the liver

Question 7

Which is a strategy for reducing the number of deaths resulting from opioid overdoses?

A) prescribing opioids for pain relief
B) substituting marijuana for opioids
C) providing greater access to fentanyl
D) providing greater access to naloxone

Question 8

Which statement about GHB is true?

A) It causes stimulation.
B) Most forms sold are high-grade and pure.
C) It can cause amnesia.
D) It enhances sexual activities.

Question 9

Addictive behaviors are best defined as

A) physical dependencies.
B) psychological dependencies.
C) actions stemming from excessive drug use.
D) uncontrolled habits that affect health.

Question 10

When someone uses painkillers to relax rather than to treat physical pain, that person is

A) displaying impaired control.
B) engaging in escalation.
C) displaying addiction.
D) engaging in substance misuse.

Question 11

Which effect of alcohol is experienced by a shy person who drinks several alcoholic beverages at a party and becomes very loud and social?

A) abuse
B) tolerance
C) dependence
D) intoxication

Question 12

What is a general characteristic of addictive behavior?

A) loss of control
B) lack of pleasure
C) benign consequences
D) an ability to scale down usage

Question 13

Which term refers to the need for more of a substance to get the same desired effect?

A) withdrawal
B) tolerance
C) adjustment
D) dependence

Question 14

How much alcohol can the body metabolize in one hour?

A) 1/2 of a beer or drink
B) 1 beer or drink
C) 1 1/2 beers or drinks
D) 2 beers or drinks

Question 15

The APA defines addiction as compulsive behavior that falls on one end of a continuum of

A) a substance use disorder.
B) intoxication.
C) substance abuse.
D) dependence.

Question 16

Which is true of compulsive gamblers?

A) They face consequences that are not just financial.
B) They can resist the urge to gamble.
C) They have a very low rate of suicide.
D) They rarely have problems with substance abuse.

Question 17

Which is a true statement about MDMA?

A) It causes sedation and relaxation.
B) It may cause persistent memory problems.
C) It lowers core body temperature.
D) It belongs to the same class of drugs as heroin.

Question 18

What is one effect of alcohol on the body?

A) decreased flushing and sweating
B) increased aggressiveness
C) enhanced sexual functioning
D) increased motor coordination

Question 19

Which characteristic is associated with addictive behavior?

A) experimentation
B) improved control
C) compulsion or craving
D) positive consequences

Question 20

What is the alcohol concentration of a beverage that is 100 proof?

A) 200%
B) 100%
C) 50%
D) 10%

Question 21

What is a major warning sign of alcohol use disorder?

A) drinking in secret
B) drinking after driving
C) drinking with a group of people
D) drinking primarily at social gatherings

Question 22

What will a person who quits smoking experience in the first 48 hours?

A) decreased blood oxygen level
B) improved ability to taste
C) decreased circulation
D) increased sinus congestion

Question 23

According to the U.S. Surgeon General, what is the leading preventable cause of illness and death in the United States?

A) violence
B) smoking
C) alcoholism
D) high-fat diets

Question 24

Which statement about treatments for alcoholism is true?

A) All alcoholics can be treated successfully.
B) Lifestyle management is one form of treatment.
C) The majority of alcoholics recover on their own.
D) Nearly all treatment programs focus on chemical substitutes.

Question 25

Which represents responsible drinking behavior?

A) eating before drinking
B) drinking quickly
C) hoarding drinks
D) overdoing the loss of inhibition

Question 26

What is the hazardous substance in automobile exhaust that is also present in high concentrations in tobacco smoke?

A) nicotine
B) tar
C) hydrogen cyanide
D) carbon monoxide

Question 27

Which of the following is characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome?

A) large birth weight of affected babies
B) physical and mental impairments
C) found in 1 of every 10,000 live births
D) mental impairments that reverse by the age of 5

Question 28

Which is a major health hazard associated with tobacco use?

A) low blood pressure
B) skin rashes
C) emphysema
D) late menopause

Question 29

Which is the predominant psychoactive drug in tobacco?

A) ethanol
B) nicotine
C) carbon monoxide
D) formaldehyde

Question 30

Which problem are binge drinkers least likely to encounter?

A) engaging in unplanned sex
B) having a self-image as a problem drinker
C) driving while intoxicated
D) getting hurt or injured

Question 31

Which statement about clove cigarettes is true?

A) They are rolled in ebony leaves.
B) They contain twice as much tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide as regular cigarettes.
C) They contain less tar and nicotine than regular cigarettes.
D) They have a tart taste that irritates the mouth.

Question 32

Which health condition is associated with chronic use of alcohol?

A) lack of motivation
B) diabetes
C) low blood pressure
D) kidney stones

Question 33

Which byproduct is found in electronic cigarette vapor?

A) tar
B) formaldehyde
C) herbicide
D) carbon monoxide

Question 34

What does environmental tobacco smoke encompass?

A) secondhand smoke and sidestream smoke
B) sidestream smoke and mainstream smoke
C) mainstream smoke and secondhand smoke
D) sidestream, mainstream and secondhand smoke

Question 35

At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) are people considered legally drunk?

A) at 0.08% BAC
B) at 0.10% BAC
C) at 0.15% BAC
D) at 0.20% BAC

Question 36

Which group of people are most severely affected by exposure to ETS?

A) young men
B) women over 40
C) men over 40
D) children

Question 37

Which type of cancer is related to alcohol?

A) prostate cancer
B) brain cancer
C) skin cancer
D) oral cancer

Question 38

How does the average life span of an alcohol misuser compare to the life span of moderate drinkers?

A) It is 2 years shorter.
B) It is 7 years shorter.
C) It is 9 years shorter.
D) It is 15 years shorter.

Question 39

Which statement about spit tobacco is true?

A) It does not cause nicotine addiction.
B) It may increase the incidence of cheek cancer by 10 times.
C) It is linked to respiratory injuries.
D) It carries an increased risk of oral cancer.

Question 40

Which condition is associated with cirrhosis?

A) accelerated liver function
B) increased metabolism of alcohol
C) replacement of liver cells with fibrous scar tissue
D) destruction of digestive enzymes

Question 41

The human body can metabolize approximately half a drink per hour.

Question 42

A person has a substance use disorder only if that person displays physical symptoms of dependence.

Question 43

A common characteristic of an addiction is that the affected person will require more and more of the substance or behavior to produce the desired effect.

Question 44

According to the most recent revision of the APA's DSM, a person is either an alcoholic or not.

Question 45

MDMA is classified as an opioid.

Question 46

Young, impoverished men are at greater risk of trying illegal drugs than the average person.

Question 47

Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States.

Question 48

Ceasing to use a substance when recognizing that it is contributing to a psychological or physical problem is a symptom of a substance use disorder.

Question 49

Alcohol use contributes to over 40% of all murders, assaults, and rapes.

Question 50

The best method of treatment for drug abuse is peer counseling.

Question 51

Exercise, Internet gaming, and working can all become addictive behaviors.

Question 52

Recurrent drug use in situations in which it is physically hazardous is a symptom of a substance use disorder.

Question 53

Which of the following conditions is associated with smoking and pregnancy?

A) lower rates of premature delivery
B) longer attention spans in affected children
C) increased risk of ectopic pregnancy
D) lower rates of low activity in affected children

Question 54

A woman's BAC will typically be higher than a man's BAC after consuming the same amount of alcohol.

Question 55

Ecstasy reduces core body temperature.

Question 56

Which behavioral factors increase the chances of a smoker permanently quitting?

A) eating more snacks
B) exercising regularly
C) scheduling regular visits to the dentist
D) consuming alcohol

Question 57

How does ETS primarily affect infants and toddlers?

A) It causes respiratory infections.
B) It increases hyperactivity.
C) It creates attention deficit problems.
D) It limits growth hormones.

Question 58

Prescription opioids include codeine and oxycodone.

Question 59

What is a recommended strategy for stopping smoking?

A) Use relaxation techniques when you have a craving.
B) Eat a high-fat diet.
C) Avoid telling others when the urge to smoke strikes.
D) Work without a schedule.

Question 60

Intoxication is the use of a substance over a long period of time.

Question 61

Cirrhosis involves the destruction of digestive enzymes.

Question 62

If someone is very drunk, it is best to get that person to drink coffee.

Question 63

You come upon a friend who has been drinking heavily and appears to be "sleeping it off." Describe in detail what steps you should take to keep your friend safe. In addition, list at least three factors that would indicate that your friend may need immediate medical assistance.

Question 64

Addiction to tobacco results from dependence on nicotine.

Question 65

The FDA did not gain regulatory authority over tobacco products until 2009.

Question 66

Exercise can contribute to the success of one's efforts to stop smoking.

Question 67

College students who are binge drinkers affect nondrinking students as well as themselves.

Question 68

A person with a BAC of 0.08% is considered legally drunk.

Question 69

Alcohol abuse is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.

Question 70

Electronic cigarettes contain tobacco.

Question 71

Your cousin confided that she thinks she might have a drug problem. She explained that lately she can think only about getting high and seems to need much more of the drug to achieve that high. She is having difficulty in school and has been reprimanded at her job for being late. She has tried to cut back on her use of the drug, but she got sick every time she tried to quit. What characteristics from the APA's criteria for diagnosis of substance use disorder does she display?

Question 72

Quitting smoking is a single event, not an ongoing process.

Question 73

Define these key concepts relating to substance use and misuse: psychoactive drug, intoxication, substance misuse or abuse, tolerance, and withdrawal.

Question 74

Alcohol is a known human carcinogen.

Question 75

Childhood learning disorders are linked to maternal smoking.

Question 76

Explain the concepts of intoxication and blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Describe the common physical, emotional, and behavioral effects of alcohol consumption at low and high BACs.

Question 77

Approximately 40% of college students reported engaging in binge drinking.

Question 78

Undiluted sidestream smoke contains higher concentrations of toxic compounds than mainstream smoke.

Question 79

Binge drinking among college students is linked to lower academic performance.

Question 80

Children with alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder are at increased risk for substance abuse problems in later life.