Question 1

Which of the following is not a potential effect of alcohol abuse?&#10;A)impaired judgment&#10;B)Down syndrome&#10;C)higher blood pressure&#10;D)liver cirrhosis

Accepted Answer

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that is not related to alcohol abuse. The other options are all potential effects of alcohol abuse, including impaired judgment, higher blood pressure, and liver cirrhosis.

Question 2

Ergot,a fungus,contains a hallucinogenic drug that binds to serotonin receptors.The natural drug is most similar to ________.&#10;A)THC&#10;B)methamphetamine&#10;C)LSD&#10;D)morphine

Accepted Answer

Ergot contains a hallucinogenic drug that binds to serotonin receptors, making it most similar to LSD, which also acts on serotonin receptors to produce its hallucinogenic effects. THC and methamphetamine act on different neurotransmitter systems, while morphine is an opioid painkiller and not a hallucinogenic drug.

Question 3

While examining her patient's nose,Dr.Carlita Gonzales,an allergy specialist,noted a hole in the partition between the nasal cavities.The doctor suspects her patient is snorting which drug?&#10;A)alcohol&#10;B)marijuana&#10;C)mescaline&#10;D)cocaine

Accepted Answer

The presence of a hole in the partition between the nasal cavities is a common sign of cocaine use due to the drug's corrosive effects on the nasal tissues. Alcohol and marijuana do not typically cause this type of physical damage, and mescaline is not typically snorted.

Question 4

If a person uses Percocet,a morphine relative,to which of these drugs might that person develop cross-tolerance?&#10;A)ecstasy&#10;B)cocaine&#10;C)heroin&#10;D)marijuana

Accepted Answer

Percocet and heroin are both opioids, so a person who uses Percocet may develop cross tolerance to heroin. Ecstasy, cocaine, and marijuana are all different classes of drugs and would not typically produce cross-tolerance with Percocet.

Question 5

Vasily thinks that drinking alcohol heightens his alertness and awareness of his surroundings and that he is a better driver after drinking several beers.Persuade him otherwise.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Vasily thinks that drinking alcohol heightens his...

Question 6

Which are synthetically produced stimulants that resemble the brain's natural neurotransmitters?&#10;A)caffeine&#10;B)amphetamines&#10;C)marijuana&#10;D)opium

Accepted Answer

Synthetically produced stimulants that resemble the brain's natural neurotransmitters include amphetamines, such as cocaine and methamphetamine. Caffeine, while a stimulant, is not synthetically produced and does not directly resemble natural neurotransmitters. Marijuana and opium are not stimulants and also do not resemble natural neurotransmitters.

Question 7

Mattie thinks she should use nicotine patches because they are safe.How can you convince her otherwise given the information in this chapter?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mattie thinks she should use nicotine patches...

Question 8

Marina has owned a bar for many years and extols the health benefits of alcohol.Which of these claims is correct?&#10;A)Four to five drinks per day improve the liver.&#10;B)Heavy drinking prevents cancer.&#10;C)Alcohol increases the uptake of vitamins and minerals.&#10;D)Moderate consumption raises the &#34;good&#34; cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

Various studies have shown that moderate consumption of alcohol can increase the levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or "good" cholesterol, which helps in reducing the risk of heart diseases. However, excessive alcohol consumption can have a negative impact on liver, increase the risk of cancers, and hinder the absorption of essential nutrients. Therefore, it is not advisable to consume alcohol for the purpose of improving health.

Question 9

Tundie is an accomplished lab technician.She wants to determine if her boyfriend is still smoking marijuana,a habit he swore he would give up.She can't test his blood for THC,because performing this test might arouse the suspicions of the authorities.Which of the following more subtle blood findings might suggest that her boyfriend it still smoking the weed?

A)increased blood nicotine
B)low blood carbon dioxide
C)low blood oxygen
D)high blood niacin

Accepted Answer

Smoking marijuana can lead to decreased oxygen levels in the blood due to the inhalation of smoke. Therefore, a finding of low blood oxygen could suggest that Tundie's boyfriend is still smoking marijuana. The other options (increased blood nicotine, low blood carbon dioxide, high blood niacin) are not as closely associated with marijuana use.

Question 10

A psychoactive drug that delays the removal of a neurotransmitter from the synapse will ________.&#10;A)dampen the response of the receiving neuron&#10;B)prolong the effect of the neurotransmitter on the receiving neuron&#10;C)prevent the neurotransmitter from working&#10;D)bind to the receptor and affect the receiving neuron in the same way as the neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

Delaying the removal of a neurotransmitter from the synapse will prolong the effect of the neurotransmitter on the receiving neuron, leading to a stronger and longer-lasting response.

Question 11

This drug is normally injected but can also be processed into forms that can be smoked or inhaled.It is a synthetic opiate that produces feelings of ecstasy.&#10;A)marijuana&#10;B)caffeine&#10;C)alcohol&#10;D)heroin

Accepted Answer

The answer of This drug is normally injected but can...

Question 12

Angie wants to go with her boyfriend to a bar and consume some alcohol but she does not want to become intoxicated because she needs to drive them both home after 2 hours.She weighs 120 pounds.What advice can you give her based on the information in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Angie wants to go with her boyfriend...

Deck 26: Drugs and the Mind