Deck 4: Avoid Drug Abuse

Question 1

Transdermal administration occurs when a drug diffuses into the bloodstream through the skin.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Swallowing an antihistamine capsule to treat symptoms of allergy is an example of drug abuse.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Drugs can be administered orally, transdermally, rectally, parenterally, through inhalation, and through vaping.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Many drugs result in both physical and psychological dependency.

Question 5

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) "schedules"drugs into seven categories.

Question 6

Schedule III drugs have common uses in medical treatment.

Question 7

Because alcohol causes blood vessels to expand, drinkers tend to feel warm.

Question 8

For an average-sized woman, blood alcohol level (BAL) rises about 0.060 per drink per hour.

Question 9

The most common alcohol-related problems are headache, nausea, dehydration, and light-headedness.

Question 10

In most states, being convicted of a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a minor offense with little or no implications.

Question 11

The legal drinking age is 21 in all states but Alaska.

Question 12

Possessing a fake ID is considered fraud, and conviction may result in a permanent criminal record.

Question 13

The amount of alcohol in a standard-size drink is different depending on whether it is a glass of wine, a shot of liquor, or a glass of beer.

Question 14

Cocaine is classifieds as a Schedule II drug because it is less dangerous and addictive than Schedule I drugs.

Question 15

In certain medically supervised contexts, amphetamines can improve quality of life.

Question 16

Nicotine is a naturally occurring depressant.

Question 17

Stimulants make people feel relaxed and calm, and they may have numbing or pain-relief qualities.

Question 18

Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is proven to cure migraine headaches when used in prescribed doses.

Question 19

There has been no documentation of physiological damage among lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) users.

Question 20

When phencyclidine (PCP) users get hurt, the drug's anesthetic properties prevent them from feeling pain.

Question 21

The effects of salvia begin about 30 minutes after entering the blood.

Question 22

Mescaline produces a total psychoactive experience that lasts about 20 hours.

Question 23

Mescaline is prescribed as a respiratory stimulant and as a treatment for heart problems.

Question 24

Research has demonstrated physical dependence and tolerance to marijuana.

Question 25

Marijuana smoke contains high levels of carbon monoxide.

Question 26

Smoking marijuana puts individuals at a lesser risk of heart diseases and cancer than does cigarette smoking.

Question 27

Street-grade marijuana is not as strong today as it was in previous decades.

Question 28

Effects of Spice and K2 can include rapid heart rate, confusion, and hallucinations.

Question 29

Psychotherapeutic drugs treat problems ranging from anxiety to depression.

Question 30

Antidepressants, such as cannabinoids, can be used in treating generalized anxiety feelings.

Question 31

A drug commonly used in date rapes is the tranquilizer Rohypnol.

Question 32

Designer drugs are chemical analogues, meaning that they are chemically similar to another drug.

Question 33

Fentanyl is a depressant that is less powerful than morphine.

Question 34

Heroin that is marketed is sometimes actually a designer drug derived from fentanyl that just looks like heroin.

Question 35

Club drugs have short-term effects.

Question 36

Drug testing is not usually very accurate.

Question 37

If a person tests positive for drugs, a confirmation test is done.

Question 38

The standard treatment model for substance dependence begins with incarceration.

Question 39

In the United States, more resources are allocated to law enforcement than to drug treatment.

Question 40

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, _____ percent of college students meet the criteria for alcohol use disorder.

A) 8
B) 14
C) 20
D) 35

Question 41

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (2015) reports that _____ percent of college students report academic consequences from drinking including missing class, falling behind in class, and doing poorly in class.

A) 25
B) 80
C) 10
D) 50

Question 42

The injection of a drug with a needle is called _____ administration.

A) transdermal
B) parenteral
C) rectal
D) inhalation

Question 43

_____ involves inhaling vapors from a device called an "electronic cigarette."

A) Vaping administration
B) Rectal administration
C) Transdermal administration
D) Parenteral administration

Question 44

The chronic, long-term, and consistent taking of a drug for a reason other than the intended use is called _____.

A) drug use
B) drug misuse
C) drug abuse
D) addiction

Question 45

Which of the following variables refers to a person's expectations regarding how he or she will experience a drug?

A) Set
B) Notion
C) High
D) Buzz

Question 46

When the body begins to need a particular drug in order to function normally, it is called _____ dependence.

A) physical
B) psychological
C) social
D) acquired

Question 47

_____ is a condition that occurs when a drug is taken repeatedly over time, and the effects at the original dose diminish.

A) Overdosing
B) Tolerance
C) Effective dosing
D) Acceptability

Question 48

The _____ regulates the selling and usage of drugs and classifies use and penalties under a system of "schedules."

A) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
B) Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
C) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
D) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Question 49

Cough medicines with codeine are examples of Schedule _____ drugs.

A) II
B) III
C) IV
D) V

Question 50

Which of the following is the concentration of ethyl alcohol in distilled liquors?

A) 3-6 percent
B) 35-40 percent
C) 10-14 percent
D) 45-50 percent

Question 51

The percentage of alcohol is equal to _____ of the proof number.

A) one-eighth
B) one-fourth
C) one-third
D) one-half

Question 52

Alcohol quickly absorbs into the bloodstream, where it moves on to affect all of the following systems EXCEPT the:

A) nervous system.
B) circulatory system.
C) endocrine system.
D) integumentary system.

Question 53

High doses of alcohol, such as _____ drinks in an hour, cause impaired judgment, movement, and balance as well as decreased heart rate and breathing.

A) 2-3
B) 3-4
C) 7-8
D) 10-20

Question 54

Blood alcohol concentration is influenced by all of the following EXCEPT:

A) the amount of alcohol consumed at a given time.
B) weight.
C) height.
D) the amount of food in the stomach.

Question 55

Blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) of ______ will cause euphoria, a feeling of well-being, lower inhibitions, minor impairment of reasoning and memory, and intensified emotions in most people.

A) 0.01-0.03
B) 0.04-0.06
C) 0.06-0.08
D) 0.08-0.10

Question 56

It takes the liver approximately _____ to oxidize the amount of alcohol in a standard drink.

A) 15 minutes
B) 30 minutes
C) 1 hour
D) 2 hours

Question 57

For an average-sized man, blood alcohol level (BAL) rises about _____ per drink per hour.

A) 0.010
B) 0.015
C) 0.040
D) 0.025

Question 58

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is defined as driving with a _____ blood alcohol level (BAL) or above.

A) 0.05
B) 0.06
C) 0.08
D) 0.10

Question 59

Dehydration resulting from excessive drinking can cause symptoms such as:

A) headache.
B) reduced hearing.
C) an impaired gag reflex.
D) euphoria.

Question 60

By age 18, the typical American is exposed to about _____ advertisements for beer on television, in print, and on the radio.

A) 10,000
B) 50,000
C) 100,000
D) 150,000

Question 61

The consumption of very high amounts of alcohol (such as 21 shots in an hour during a twenty-first birthday celebration) in a short period of time is referred to as _____.

A) high-risk drinking
B) binge drinking
C) inherited drinking
D) freestyle drinking

Question 62

Opioids come from a class of drugs called _____.

A) psychotherapeutics
B) depressants
C) stimulants
D) hallucinogens

Question 63

Which of the following flowers is the source of crude opium?

A) Orchid
B) Iris
C) Lily
D) Poppy

Question 64

When was the first legislation to control the distribution and use of narcotics passed?

A) Early 1900s
B) Mid-1950s
C) Mid-1960s
D) Late 1970s

Question 65

Which of the following is a Schedule I narcotic that is illegal and considered to have no medical use?

A) Codeine
B) Morphine
C) Heroin
D) OxyContin

Question 66

Which of the following is the category of depressants normally used to induce sleep?

A) Opioids
B) Hallucinogens
C) Sedative-hypnotic drugs
D) Amphetamines

Question 67

Which of the following terms refers to the use of inhalants?

A) Gassing
B) Rolling
C) Huffing
D) Snorting

Question 68

A term that is often used to describe stimulants is:

A) meth.
B) crystal.
C) speed.
D) crack.

Question 69

Cocaine is found in the leaves of the coca plant, which grows in parts of:

A) Asia.
B) the Middle East.
C) South America.
D) southern Mexico.

Question 70

The Incas chewed coca leaves for the _____ effects.

A) sedative
B) stimulant
C) hallucinogenic
D) euphoric

Question 71

The history of cocaine includes _____, who promoted cocaine to treat morphine addiction until he became addicted himself.

A) John Pemberton
B) Benjamin Franklin
C) Sigmund Freud
D) Ernst Haeckel

Question 72

Crack is about _____ times stronger than regular cocaine.

A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20

Question 73

Prescription stimulants used to treat narcolepsy, low blood pressure, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are called:

A) inhalants.
B) amphetamines.
C) nicotines.
D) hallucinogens.

Question 74

In recent years, a dangerous and highly addictive form of amphetamine, called _____, has become a serious problem, especially in communities where the rave culture is prominent.

A) methamphetamine
B) methylphenidate
C) khat
D) nicotine

Question 75

A dose of caffeine causes a higher level of alertness for about _____ after which it gradually wears off.

A) 30 minutes
B) 1 hour
C) 1 and 1/2 hours
D) 2 hours

Question 76

Which of the following beverages contains the highest amount of caffeine?

A) Soft drinks
B) Coffee
C) Tea
D) Hot chocolate

Question 77

Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) was accidentally discovered in the late 1930s during research work that attempted to find a cure for:

A) the common cold.
B) influenza.
C) migraine headaches.
D) polio.

Question 78

Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) became popular as part of the counterculture movement of the:

A) 1910s.
B) 1960s.
C) 1970s.
D) 1980s.

Question 79

Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic drug found in a type of:

A) mushroom.
B) cactus.
C) wildflower.
D) grass.

Question 80

Which of the following hallucinogenic drugs is found in peyote?

A) Mescaline
B) Phencyclidine
C) Shrooms
D) Acid