Deck 1: Drug Use and Abuse

Question 1

Which drug classification system are you using if you say you like to get high using "poppies" when in fact you are referring to an opiate?

A)site of drug action
B)mechanism of action
C)origin
D)chemical structure

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which factor is NOT considered by today's drug and substance abuse researchers?

A)a culture's present day norms and laws
B)pharmacological factors
C)characteristics of the drug user
D)environmental factors

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which science is the field of pharmacology allied with?

A)physics and neurology
B)biochemistry and neurology
C)physiology and psychology
D)biochemistry and physiology

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What has occurred when an individual must consume increasing amounts of a drug to achieve a desired drug effect?

A)withdrawal
B)tolerance
C)dependence
D)rebound effect

Question 5

Which term describes why the capacity of a drug dose has a diminished effect on the user as it is repeatedly taken?

A)withdrawal
B)rebound effects
C)dependence
D)tolerance

Question 6

Which of the following is TRUE about the diagnosis of substance-related dependence and abuse in the DSM-IV?

A)A person may be diagnosed with both dependence and abuse of any given substance.
B)Separate symptoms have been listed for each individual drug type.
C)The criteria for substance-related abuse centre on consequences in several life areas.
D)Dependence and agues are not considered separate diagnoses.

Question 7

In Jason's first session with his drug therapist,what did he learn must be present to signify physical dependence?

A)a set of physical withdrawal symptoms
B)a physical response to the drug
C)a physical change in skin colour
D)a craving for the drug

Question 8

According to Rinaldi et al.(1988),which of the following word(s)best describes drug abuse?

A)withdrawal
B)societal mores
C)tolerance
D)consequences of drug use behaviour

Question 9

Which term best describes using a substance in a particular method,amount,or situation so that the drug causes problems or greatly increases the chances of problems occurring?

A)sensitivity
B)dependence
C)abuse
D)addiction

Question 10

Which field is concerned with all information about the effects of drugs on living systems?

A)pharmacology
B)psychopharmacology
C)biochemistry
D)biopsychology

Question 11

John has just told his friend he took a drug and consequently his thinking and behaviour have been affected.What type of drug has John taken?

A)psychoaffective
B)psychoactive
C)psychotropic
D)psychoanalgesic

Question 12

Which term is used in the DSM-IV-TR?

A)drug abuse instead of drug dependence
B)substance abuse instead of drug abuse
C)drug-taking behaviour instead of drug-taking response
D)drug misuse instead of drug abuse

Question 13

The DSM-IV-TR does not define addiction as such,but has diagnostic criteria using which of the following terms?

A)habituation
B)chronic toxicity dependence
C)substance dependence and substance abuse
D)drug-associated disorder

Question 14

What is the classification for the group of drugs that includes barbiturates?

A)chemical structure
B)mechanism of action
C)origin
D)therapeutic use

Question 15

The presence of which of the following is a key factor in psychological dependence?

A)physical withdrawal symptoms
B)craving
C)a decline in one's sensitivity to pain
D)a heightened sense of well-being

Question 16

What term is used to describe the inability of a drug to cause withdrawal symptoms?

A)intolerance disorder
B)abstinence syndrome
C)reactive rebound
D)cross-tolerance syndrome

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a basis for classifying drugs?

A)street name
B)environmental sensitivity
C)mechanism of action
D)origin

Question 18

Which organization developed the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders?

A)World Health Organization
B)American Psychiatric Association
C)American Psychological Association
D)American Medical Association

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT part of the World Health Organization's definition of a drug?

A)an agent that is a chemical entity or mixture of entities
B)an agent that alters biological function
C)an agent that is not necessary for maintenance of normal health
D)an agent that is illegal

Question 20

Which term best describes the means by which any drug may produce its desired effect?

A)origin
B)mechanism of action
C)chemical structure
D)therapeutic use

Question 21

Which individual would experience the greatest effect from the same drug and dosage?

A)40 year old male
B)40 year old female
C)18 year old female
D)18 year old male

Question 22

Which profile most accurately depicts the drug use results from the 2009 Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS)?

A)Those 25 years of age and older reported the highest prevalence of alcohol.
B)Individuals aged 15-24 reported the highest prevalence of illicit drug use.
C)Those 25 years of age and older reported the highest prevalence of marijuana.
D)Individuals aged 15-24 reported the highest prevalence of alcohol use.

Question 23

Which statement determines how quickly a drug reaches its site of action?

A)the drug dosage
B)the route of administration
C)the environmental setting
D)the psychological set of the user

Question 24

In 2007,a University of Michigan study asked adults to identify what they believed was the most serious threat to children's and adolescents' well-being.At what rank did alcohol appear?

A)first
B)second
C)third
D)fourth

Question 25

According to Pliner and Cappell (1974),which statement describes the outcome of their research on social and environment factors and drug effects?

A)When subjects drank alone,they mostly reported feeling tense and angry.
B)Subjects who drank the same amount of alcohol but with others said their mood changed to feeling more aggressive and confrontational.
C)Subjects who drank the same amount of alcohol but with others said their mood changed to feeling friendly and more pleasant.
D)When subjects drank alone,they mostly reported feeling peaceful and relaxed.

Question 26

Which individual would experience the greatest effect from the same drug and dosage?

A)30 year old male
B)60 year old female
C)30 year old female
D)60 year old male

Question 27

What is the term for a pattern of behaviour characterized by compulsive drug use as evidenced in overwhelming involvement with a drug,and a strong tendency to resume use of the drug after stopping for a period?

A)tolerance
B)craving
C)withdrawal
D)addiction

Question 28

What accounts for the most significant factor affecting how a person will respond to a given dose and drug?

A)pharmacological elements
B)the route of administration
C)the environmental setting
D)characteristics of the drug user

Question 29

Despite efforts made to collect data for the 2009 Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS),some data provided was not usable.Which province produced the most useful data?

A)Newfoundland
B)Manitoba
C)Prince Edward Island
D)New Brunswick

Question 30

In pharmacology,what term is used to describe a chemically inactive substance?

A)placebo
B)analgesic
C)endorphin
D)psychoactive drug

Question 31

In a 2007 University of Michigan study,what was the number one threat to children's and adolescents' well-being?

A)smoking
B)drug abuse
C)unprotected sex
D)alcohol

Question 32

When given the same drug and dosage,which individual would experience the least amount of a drug effect?

A)40 year old male
B)40 year old female
C)18 year old female
D)18 year old male

Question 33

Which region of Canada was excluded from the 2009 Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS)?

A)Quebec
B)Newfoundland
C)Prince Edward Island
D)Yukon Territories

Question 34

In 2007,a University of Michigan study asked adults to identify what they believed was the most serious threat to children's and adolescents' well-being.At what rank did smoking tobacco appear?

A)first
B)second
C)third
D)fourth

Question 35

Which researcher(s)presented the data that young adult males' beliefs about alcohol and skills on a motor task would,in fact,affect their performance?

A)Zuckerman,1979
B)Fillmore & Vogel-Sprott,1996
C)Pliner and Cappell,1974
D)Carlin,Bakker,Halpern,and Post,1972

Question 36

Which findings were presented regarding overall drug use in Canada in the 2009 Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS)?

A)alcohol is number one,followed by marijuana
B)marijuana is number one,followed by alcohol
C)alcohol is number one,followed by ecstasy
D)marijuana is number one,followed by ecstasy

Question 37

Which drug was used in testing done by Pliner and Cappell (1974),which eventually proved that setting does influence drug use?

A)alcohol
B)marijuana
C)magic mushrooms
D)hallucinogenic drugs

Question 38

According to the textbook,there are many factors affecting the drug environment.Which of the following describes one of those factors?

A)prevention programs pertaining to drugs use
B)the immediate physical environment
C)presence of religious institutions
D)perceived relationship between the police and the community

Question 39

Which individual would experience the least amount of drug effect when given the same drug and dosage?

A)30 year old male
B)60 year old female
C)30 year old female
D)60 year old male

Question 40

In 2007,a University of Michigan study asked adults to identify what they believed was the most serious threat to children's and adolescents' well-being.At what rank did drug abuse appear?

A)first
B)second
C)third
D)fourth

Question 41

It is felt that the newest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual,DSM-IV,will be the final one.

Question 42

Tolerance exists when an increased amount of a drug is needed to achieve the same drug effect that had originally been experienced.

Question 43

The action of a drug on the body is referred to as a psychoactive response.

Question 44

For a substance dependence diagnosis,the DSM-IV requires at least eight of the ten criteria be present.

Question 45

According to a study done by Vega et al.(2002),after alcohol,which profile indicates the second most prevalent drug used,and by whom living in which country?

A)opiates;adult male living in Canada
B)cannabis;adult male living in the USA
C)cannabis;adult male living in Mexico
D)hallucinogens;adult male living in the Netherlands

Question 46

According to a study done by Vega et al.(2002),which person who would have the highest lifetime use of alcohol or other drugs?

A)an adult male living in Mexico
B)an adult male living in Canada
C)an adult male living in the Netherlands
D)an adult male living in the USA

Question 47

Which drug has research determined to be the main contributor to crimes and violence?

A)cocaine
B)heroin
C)alcohol
D)marijuana

Question 48

Tolerance refers to the ability to take more of a drug in order to achieve a better high.

Question 49

Calling amphetamines "speed" is an example of drug classification by therapeutic use.

Question 50

According to a 2008 Canadian survey,what do most Canadians think is the most common reason why people use drugs?

A)availability
B)family problems
C)psychological distress
D)poverty

Question 51

According to a study done by Vega et al.(2002),which person who would have the lowest lifetime use of alcohol or other drugs?

A)an adult female living in Mexico
B)an adult female living in Canada
C)an adult female living in the Netherlands
D)an adult female living in the USA

Question 52

Which country reported the highest lifetime rate of alcohol use in the Vega et al.(2002)international survey?

A)Canada
B)the United States
C)the Netherlands
D)Mexico

Question 53

When Martin responded to the 2009 Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS),he indicated he frequently drank alcohol,smoked marijuana,and would occasionally do speed with his friends.Which term best describes Martin?

A)co-dependent
B)cross dependent
C)polydrug user
D)co-morbid dependency

Question 54

A diagnosis of drug dependence in DSM-IV requires that tolerance and withdrawal be observed.

Question 55

The term "withdrawal" refers to a definable illness that occurs with a cessation or decrease in use of a drug.

Question 56

Which statement best represents the connection between drug use and crime?

A)Crimes committed by heroin addicts are typically violent and are brought about because of the effects of the drug.
B)Most crimes associated with alcohol are assaultive.
C)Drug use causes crime.
D)With regard to all drug use,the use of hallucinogens shows the strongest association with crime.

Question 57

It is possible to relieve a person's withdrawal symptoms from a drug by administering the same drug.

Question 58

Sarah said,"The only way to overcome a drug problem is through abstinence." According to a 2008 Canadian survey,what proportion of Canadians would agree with Sarah?

A)1/3
B)2/3
C)1/2
D)1/4

Question 59

According to a 2008 Canadian survey,which group did over half of those surveyed believe to be most at risk for drug use?

A)youth
B)seniors
C)those recently unemployed
D)anyone

Question 60

Abstinence syndrome is another term for physical dependence.

Question 61

Biological and psychological differences are thought to be the least influencing element when determining how people react to a drug dose.

Question 62

When Canadians were asked to give their perspectives on drug abuse,78.0 percent of Canadians stated they preferred prevention and treatment to law enforcement and incarceration as a means of addressing drug issues.

Question 63

According to the Vega et al.(2002)data on lifetime use of illicit drugs,Mexico reported rates comparable to those reported in the United States.

Question 64

Placebos are a common type of stimulant.

Question 65

The Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS)was notorious in the field of research because it was the first drug research that gathered data from at least one high school class in every high school across Canada during a one year period.

Question 66

The Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS)was a one-time survey,sponsored by Health Canada,which randomly interviewed Canadians about alcohol and illicit drugs.

Question 67

Alcohol intoxication has a high correlation with criminal activity.

Question 68

List and describe the criteria for a DSM-IV diagnosis of substance use disorder.What factors are involved in making this diagnosis?

Question 69

Briefly describe what is meant by the term "drug expectancy."

Question 70

List and describe the six most common systems of classifying drugs.

Question 71

A negative relationship exists between sensation seeking and drug and alcohol use.

Question 72

Briefly describe the The Canadian Drug and Alcohol Monitory Survey (CADUMS)(2008),and identify what and why most Canadians think people use drugs.

Question 73

The fact that the majority of Americans use alcohol or other drugs on a regular basis is best explained by the fact that they have very permissive attitudes regarding drug and alcohol use.

Question 74

What are the various factors that combine to produce the human drug experience?

Question 75

According to a study done by Vega et al.(2002),a woman living in Mexico would more frequently use cannabis compared to a man living in the Netherlands.