Deck 10: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

Question 1

Define carcinogen. Where are most carcinogens in tobacco smoke found?

Answer 1

No Answer

Question 2

What are three warning signs of drug use?

Answer 2

No Answer

Question 3

A drug that relieves pain is called an

A) antibiotic.
B) analgesic.
C) antitussive.
D) antihistamine.

Answer 3

analgesic.

Question 4

Drugs can enter the body by which of the following methods?

A) Injection
B) Inhalation
C) Implantation
D) Oral
E) All of these methods are possible

Question 5

Blood alcohol concentration depends on all of the following EXCEPT

A) age.
B) gender.
C) body weight.
D) activity level.

Question 6

Alcohol use leads to violent behavior mainly because of

A) the stimulant properties of alcohol.
B) impaired judgment.
C) excess energy.
D) blackouts.

Question 7

The greatest negative health effect of nicotine is that it

A) weakens the immune system.
B) damages the cilia in the lungs.
C) causes dependence on tobacco products.
D) creates conditions favorable for the development of lung cancer.

Question 8

Nicotine patches and gums are designed to

A) replace smoking.
B) supplement smoking.
C) develop an aversion to tobacco products.
D) enable smokers to gradually taper off their nicotine dependence.

Question 9

Controlled substances are so called because

A) their manufacture and distribution are controlled by law.
B) they control some involuntary physiological functions.
C) they cause a lack of self-control in users.
D) they gain control over the user.

Question 10

The greatest danger of using stimulant drugs is that they can

A) kill users.
B) cause physical dependence.
C) cause psychological dependence.
D) cause users to lose consciousness.

Question 11

Of the following, the major reason for the popularity of methamphetamine is that it

A) has more powerful effects than other stimulants.
B) has little addictive potential.
C) can be used to lose weight.
D) is easily produced.

Question 12

Which of the following is true of MDMA (Ecstasy)?

A) Most of it is produced from common household products in home labs.
B) It can endanger health by causing heatstroke.
C) It is the most powerful hallucinogen.
D) It occurs naturally in coffee and tea.

Question 13

The difference between sedative-hypnotics and narcotics is that

A) sedative-hypnotics do not produce dependence.
B) sedative-hypnotics are not dangerous.
C) narcotics have stimulant properties.
D) narcotics relieve pain.

Question 14

Which of the following is true of steroids?

A) They have no medical uses.
B) There are no long-term health risks.
C) They have no dependence potential.
D) They have no legitimate use in athletics.

Question 15

Inhalants are not controlled drugs because

A) they are not manufactured as drugs at all.
B) they are less dangerous than other types.
C) they do not create dependence.
D) there is no illicit trade in them.

Question 16

The existence of multiple risk factors for drug use in a child's life means that the child will

A) experiment with drugs.
B) become drug-dependent.
C) be more likely to use drugs.
D) never be free from the influence of drugs.

Question 17

Which of the following is a protective factor against drug use?

A) bad family experiences with drugs
B) ability to delay gratification
C) rejection by peers
D) poor self-esteem

Question 18

Kendall drinks often; when he begins to drink, the first two or three drinks have little effect on him. This is caused by

A) tolerance.
B) physical dependence.
C) withdrawal symptoms.
D) psychological dependence.

Question 19

A family in which one or more members are drug dependent creates codependency roles; one of these is

A) joker.
B) jailer.
C) traffic cop.
D) family hero.

Question 20

Decision-making abilities may be impaired at a blood alcohol concentration of as little as .02%.

Question 21

Consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short time is called hazing.

Question 22

Children whose parents abuse alcohol are more likely to have problems with alcohol.

Question 23

Carbon monoxide is the major cancer-causing component in cigarettes.

Question 24

Sidestream smoke contains more cancer-causing agents than the smoke that enters the smoker's mouth.

Question 25

There is little cancer risk in the use of smokeless tobacco.

Question 26

Drugs that have a calming effect are called sedatives.

Question 27

Hallucinogen use can impair short-term memory.

Question 28

Illegal steroid use has no effect on the risk of contracting HIV.

Question 29

Involvement in school activities is a protective factor for drug abuse.

Question 30

Scapegoat is a child who is blamed as the cause of the problems in the family.

Question 31

Most people who are drug dependent are in denial about it.

Question 32

Herbal products are tested for efficacy and safety, as required by law.