Deck 15: Mental Health in Rural America

Question 1

All the following are examples of opioids except:

A) oxycodone.
B) hydrocodone.
C) codeine.
D) acetaminophen.
E) morphine.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The leading preventable cause of mortality and morbidity in the United States is which of the following?

A) Cardiovascular diseases
B) Tobacco use
C) Cancers
D) Diabetes
E) Injuries

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following areas have the highest rate of tobacco use?

A) Small metropolitan areas
B) Large metropolitan areas
C) Urban areas
D) Rural areas
E) Big cities

Answer 3

D

Question 4

"Using tobacco is a social norm in many rural communities." This statement indicates what level of factors influencing tobacco use in rural communities?

A) Community level
B) Individual level
C) Interpersonal level
D) Systems level
E) Community level and individual level

Question 5

Which of the following factors motivate tobacco use in rural areas?
I) Low smoking cessation programs
II) Low socio-economic status
III) High rate of employment

A) I, II, and III
B) I and III only
C) I and II only
D) I only
E) II only

Question 6

In rural communities, the _________ of tobacco use has resulted in tobacco users serving as role models for many youths.

A) standardization
B) rationalization
C) decrease
D) introduction
E) normalization

Question 7

What are the two main types of marijuana?
I) Cannabis indica
II) Cannabis satica
III) Cannabis sativa

A) I and II
B) I and III
C) II and III
D) None of these is correct.

Question 8

Abuse of marijuana leads to all the following except:

A) amotivational syndrome.
B) low employment.
C) increased criminal behavior.
D) increased life satisfaction.
E) Welfare dependence.

Question 9

Which of the following is a documented medical concern for marijuana use?

A) Chronic bronchitis
B) Diabetes
C) High blood pressure
D) Cancers
E) Cardiovascular diseases

Question 10

What two characteristics of opioids make them susceptible to misuse?
I) Euphoric sensation
II) Pain relief
III) Pain sensation

A) I and II
B) I and III
C) II and III
D) None of these is correct.

Question 11

The leading cause of injury-related deaths in the United States in 2017 was:

A) domestic violence.
B) traffic accidents.
C) drug overdoses.
D) mass shooting.
E) head injuries.

Question 12

The rise in which of the following incidence led to a surge in opioid-related deaths in the United States within the past three years?
I) Rise in prescription of opioids
II) Rise in heroin overdose
III) Rise in overdose of synthetic opioids

A) I and II only
B) II and III only
C) I only
D) III only
E) I, II, and III

Question 13

All of the following are ways by which access to mental health can be improved except:

A) telepsychiatry.
B) integrating mental health services into primary care.
C) training of more psychiatrists.
D) reduce mental health insurance reimbursement.
E) reducing stigma associated with mental health.

Question 14

All the following are tobacco products except:

A) hookah.
B) LSD.
C) cigarettes.
D) pipe tobacco.
E) smoke tobacco.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is not true?

A) Marijuana use can be addictive.
B) The rise in opioid abuse related deaths in the United States in 2017 resulted from overuse of prescription opioids.
C) The rise in opioid abuse related deaths in the United States in 2017 resulted from illegal opioids.
D) Educationally, increased rates of graduation have been noted in marijuana users versus non-users because it produces euphoria needed in studying.
E) None of these is correct.

Question 16

Heroin is a legal, highly addictive drug composed of morphine.

Question 17

Prenatal smoking has been strongly linked to preterm birth, high birthweight, sudden infant death syndrome, and placental abruption.

Question 18

Though tobacco use is higher in rural areas compared to urban areas, exposure to second-hand smoke is higher in urban areas compared to rural areas.

Question 19

The internet provides great tools used in accessing validated screening instruments for alcohol use.

Question 20

Marijuana is an illegal substance according to the United States federal law.

Question 21

Cannabis indica has been known for its high psychoactive effects.

Question 22

Residents of rural communities engage in more opioid use than their urban counterparts.

Question 23

Surge of economic stress in rural areas often contributes to self-medication through misuse of prescription drugs and appropriate use of opioids.

Question 24

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary psychoactive component of heroin.

Question 25

Naloxone is a medication that can be injected into the muscle, vein, or under the skin and can safely reverse the potentially fatal effects of hydrocodone overdose.

Question 26

Women in metropolitan areas are more than twice as likely than rural women to smoke during pregnancy, due to the higher availability of tobacco.

Question 27

Rates for alcohol use as the primary drug of choice is higher in rural than in urban drug users.

Question 28

All uses of marijuana have been legalized by some states in the United States.

Question 29

Legalization of marijuana use may have positive effects, as it offers economic incentives.

Question 30

The problems created by marijuana may usurp any benefit it may offer.

Question 31

Describe the phases of heroin abuse.

Question 32

Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT) has been regarded as the most effective way to treat Opioid Use Disorder. Describe how it works.

Question 33

State and explain five treatment modalities for behavioral health and substance abuse disorders.

Question 34

Describe two learning activities used to improve knowledge of substance abuse among students.

Question 35

Using knowledge from this chapter, develop a program aimed at reducing substance abuse among rural dwellers.