Deck 11: Addictions

Question 1

All of the following are symptoms of caffeine intoxication EXCEPT:

A)digestive complaints.
B)insomnia and restlessness.
C)muscle twitching and rambling thoughts and speech.
D)slower heart rate.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Subcutaneous injection refers to a person:

A)sniffing into the nostrils.
B)inserting a needle into a vein.
C)inserting a needle deep into a muscle.
D)injecting drugs just beneath the skin.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Marty is abusing several drugs,which is known as:

A)drug diversion.
B)polyabuse.
C)tolerance.
D)intoxication.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

All of the following are personality traits that might make an individual more susceptible to addiction EXCEPT:

A)difficulty controlling impulses.
B)low self-esteem.
C)feeling powerful.
D)depression.

Question 5

What results when cocaine is used in the body?

A)It stimulates the central nervous system.
B)It depresses the brain.
C)It creates a hallucinating effect.
D)It has a sedative effect.

Question 6

Which route of administration gets drugs into the bloodstream the fastest?

A)oral dosage
B)intravenous injection
C)intramuscular injection
D)subcutaneous injection

Question 7

All of the following statements regarding marijuana are true EXCEPT:

A)There is no association between frequent marijuana use and increased anxiety or depression.
B)Long term marijuana use may include significant brain injury.
C)Teens who use marijuana are more likely to develop mental health problems.
D)The strength of marijuana today is greater than that used in the 1970's.

Question 8

All of the following are symptoms of amphetamine intoxication EXCEPT:

A)elevated blood pressure.
B)feelings of anxiety.
C)nausea.
D)drowsiness.

Question 9

What is meant by the term psychoactive?

A)addictive
B)mind-altering
C)inhibiting
D)illegal

Question 10

The most widely used illegal drug is:

A)cocaine.
B)marijuana.
C)LSD.
D)caffeine.

Question 11

Taking your roommate's prescription for penicillin because you feel sick is an example of:

A)drug misuse.
B)drug abuse.
C)drug dependence.
D)antabuse.

Question 12

When taking drugs,the most common method is:

A)inhaling.
B)subcutaneous injection.
C)orally.
D)intravenous injection.

Question 13

Over-the-counter drugs:

A)are not sold in pharmacies.
B)do not have dangerous side effects.
C)are often misused.
D)can only be purchased with a prescription.

Question 14

Which of the following is a brain chemical associated with addiction?

A)Cortisol
B)Salvia
C)Dopamine
D)Oxytocin

Question 15

Why were amphetamines once widely prescribed?

A)To suppress appetite
B)To lower blood pressure
C)To help with insomnia.
D)To help people relax.

Question 16

Morphine and codeine are used most often to:

A)relieve depression
B)stabilize mood
C)reduce anxiety
D)relieve pain

Question 17

Which of the following statements about inhalants is NOT true?

A)Solvents,aerosols,cleaning fluids,and petroleum products are commonly abused inhalants.
B)Regular use of inhalants leads to tolerance.
C)The effects of inhalants are always predictable.
D)Using inhalants can lead to problems with memory,uncontrollable movements of extremities,disability and death.

Question 18

The most widely used psychoactive drug in the world is:

A)caffeine.
B)nicotine.
C)alcohol.
D)cocaine.

Question 19

Which of the following steps is the most difficult for an addict to take?

A)Facing family and friends
B)Getting through withdrawal
C)Admitting to being an addict
D)Finding a job once they are sober

Question 20

All of the following are true statements concerning generic drugs EXCEPT:

A)Pharmacists can only switch your prescription to generic drugs if you agree to it in writing.
B)The generic name is the chemical name for a drug.
C)Generic drugs have the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs.
D)Generic drugs are less expensive than brand name drugs.

Question 21

All of the following are true regarding Ecstasy/MDMA EXCEPT:

A)It can cause both stimulant and hallucinogenic affects.
B)Compared to other stimulants,it is less likely to kill healthy young people who are not regular users.
C)Users often say they feel at peace with themselves and connected to others.
D)It belongs to a family of drugs called enactogens which means "touching within."

Question 22

Which of the following statements regarding students and drug use is true?

A)The majority of undergraduates use illegal drugs.
B)The majority of undergraduates have tried marijuana on at least once in the previous year.
C)The greater a student's religiosity,the less likely the student is to use alcohol.
D)College athletes are more likely to drink alcohol and to use illegal drugs.

Question 23

All of the following statements are true regarding prescription medicine EXCEPT:

A)As many as 70 percent of adults have trouble understanding dosage information on their prescription drugs.
B)All drugs have side effects.
C)The most widely used drugs for medical reasons are those used for chemotherapy.
D)Generic drugs have the same active ingredients as brand-name prescriptions.

Question 24

__________ __________ occurs when an individual develops tolerance to a drug's effects and needs larger and larger doses to achieve the desired effect.

Question 25

All of the following are considered opioids EXCEPT:

A)cocaine.
B)codeine.
C)heroin.
D)morphine.

Question 26

The___________ name for a drug is the same as its chemical name.

Question 27

The transfer of a medication from the individual to whom it was prescribed to another person is:

A)drug polyabuse.
B)drug abuse.
C)drug diversion.
D)drug dependence.

Question 28

Taking a drug for a purpose other than that for which it was intended is:

A)drug misuse.
B)drug abuse.
C)drug diversion.
D)drug dependence.

Question 29

The major psychoactive ingredient in marijuana is ____________________.

Question 30

_______________ is a behavioral pattern characterized by a compulsion,loss of control,and continued repetition of a behavior or activity in spite of adverse consequences.

Question 31

____________________ is the development of symptoms that causes significant psychological and physical distress when drug use stops.

Question 32

A pattern of substance use resulting in negative consequences or impairment is:

A)drug misuse.
B)drug abuse.
C)drug diversion.
D)drug dependence.

Question 33

Methamphetamines:

A)depresses brain activity.
B)are less addictive than cocaine or heroin.
C)cause chronic users to become unable to cope.
D)create less interest in sexual activities.

Question 34

Which of the following illicit drugs do not produce dependence?

A)Inhalants
B)Hallucinogens
C)Depressants
D)Stimulants

Question 35

Which of the following statements regarding heroin is true?

A)Heroin is used in other nations as a potent painkiller.
B)Among people ages 18 to 25,heroin use has declined in recent years.
C)Heroin use has increased in major cities and decreased in suburban and rural areas.
D)Heroin is the least abused opioid in the U.S.

Question 36

Among young people,which of the following does not indicate an increased risk of problem gambling?

A)Being female
B)Feeling excited and aroused during gambling
C)Engaging in other addictive behaviors
D)Having poor grades in school

Question 37

The drugs that most often provoke allergic responses are ____________________.

Question 38

All of the following are symptoms of methamphetamine intoxication EXCEPT:

A)extreme loss of appetite and weight.
B)insomnia and irritability.
C)engaging in more risky sexual activity.
D)lowered body temperatures including hypothermia.

Question 39

A(n)____________________ is a chemical substance that affects the way you feel and function.

Question 40

Characteristics of illicit drug users include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)more likely to be sexually active.
B)more likely to be married.
C)more likely to abuse prescription drugs.
D)more likely to have a lower grade point average in school.

Question 41

Ecstasy,LSD,GHB,Rohypnol,and ketamine are examples of __________ __________.

Question 42

A common date rape drug found among the college crowd is ____________________.

Question 43

Match the items.
a.opioid
b.GHB
c.poisonousness
d.marijuana
e.ketamine
f.barbiturates
g.hallucinogen
h.ecstasy
i.inhalants
j.amphetamines
toxicity

Question 44

Match the items.
a.opioid
b.GHB
c.poisonousness
d.marijuana
e.ketamine
f.barbiturates
g.hallucinogen
h.ecstasy
i.inhalants
j.amphetamines
MDMA

Question 45

Substances that produce vapors with psychoactive effects when sniffed are known as deleriants or ____________________.

Question 46

______________ trigger the release of epinephrine,which stimulates the central nervous system.

Question 47

Match the items.
a.opioid
b.GHB
c.poisonousness
d.marijuana
e.ketamine
f.barbiturates
g.hallucinogen
h.ecstasy
i.inhalants
j.amphetamines
LSD

Question 48

Smoking the fumes of the alkaloid form of cocaine is called ____________________.

Question 49

The neurotransmitter in the brain that is associated with feelings of satisfaction and euphoria is called ____________________.

Question 50

Drugs that produce vivid and unusual changes in thoughts,feelings,and perceptions are called ____________________.

Question 51

Match the items.
a.opioid
b.GHB
c.poisonousness
d.marijuana
e.ketamine
f.barbiturates
g.hallucinogen
h.ecstasy
i.inhalants
j.amphetamines
used by veterinarians

Question 52

The emotional or mental attachment to the use of a drug is __________ ___________.

Question 53

____________________ is a white crystalline powder extracted from the leaves of the coca plant.

Question 54

America's leading drug problem is considered to be ____________________.

Question 55

Normal driving skills remain impaired for up to _____ hours after smoking a single joint of marijuana.

Question 56

Match the items.
a.opioid
b.GHB
c.poisonousness
d.marijuana
e.ketamine
f.barbiturates
g.hallucinogen
h.ecstasy
i.inhalants
j.amphetamines
morphine

Question 57

Match the items.
a.opioid
b.GHB
c.poisonousness
d.marijuana
e.ketamine
f.barbiturates
g.hallucinogen
h.ecstasy
i.inhalants
j.amphetamines
chemical vapors

Question 58

Match the items.
a.opioid
b.GHB
c.poisonousness
d.marijuana
e.ketamine
f.barbiturates
g.hallucinogen
h.ecstasy
i.inhalants
j.amphetamines
depressants

Question 59

Match the items.
a.opioid
b.GHB
c.poisonousness
d.marijuana
e.ketamine
f.barbiturates
g.hallucinogen
h.ecstasy
i.inhalants
j.amphetamines
stimulant

Question 60

___________________ are drugs that have sleep-inducing and pain-relieving properties.They include drugs like morphine,codeine,and heroin.

Question 61

Match the items.
a.opioid
b.GHB
c.poisonousness
d.marijuana
e.ketamine
f.barbiturates
g.hallucinogen
h.ecstasy
i.inhalants
j.amphetamines
date-rape

Question 62

Match the items.
a.opioid
b.GHB
c.poisonousness
d.marijuana
e.ketamine
f.barbiturates
g.hallucinogen
h.ecstasy
i.inhalants
j.amphetamines
cannabis

Question 63

How would someone who has had a serious substance abuse problem become involved with recovery efforts? Describe the steps and requirements one needs to successfully prevent future relapse of addiction.

Question 64

What is the most commonly used illegal drug on college campuses? Describe the negative effects of this drug.

Question 65

Describe the drugs known as opioids.Discuss the risks associated with opioid use as well as treatments for opioid addiction.

Question 66

Discuss the difference between drug misuse and drug abuse.Describe the different routes of how drugs can be administered into the body.

Question 67

Describe the harmful effects that substance misuse or abuse has on the six dimensions of health.