Deck 8: Addictions and Drug Use

Question 1

All of the following statements about illicit drug use in the United States are correct except

A) males are more likely to use drugs than females.
B) around 10% of Americans currently use illicit drugs.
C) rates of drug abuse are highest in rural areas.
D) drug overdose is more common in urban areas.

Answer 1

rates of drug abuse are highest in rural areas.

Question 2

Heroin commonly enters the body through which method of drug administration?

A) Ingestion
B) Inhalation
C) Mucosal absorption
D) Injection

Answer 2

Injection

Question 3

The non-medical use of ________ is the second largest category of illicit drug use in the United States.

A) cocaine
B) heroin
C) marijuana
D) prescription drugs

Answer 3

prescription drugs

Question 4

Which of the following age groups has the highest reported past month reported illicit drug use?

A) 16-18 year olds
B) 12-14 year olds
C) 20-22 year olds
D) 18-25 year olds

Question 5

Withdrawal symptoms occur as a result of

A) psychological dependence.
B) physical dependence.
C) drug tolerance.
D) drug overdose.

Question 6

Drug use over a long period of time typically leads to what condition in the body?

A) Euphoria
B) Withdrawal
C) Tolerance
D) Misuse

Question 7

Substance dependence is characterized by all of the following except

A) an immoral desire to experience intoxication.
B) tolerance to the substance.
C) inability to control usage.
D) using in larger quantities or for longer than intended.

Question 8

All of the following are forms of behavioral addictions except

A) compulsive spending.
B) caffeine overuse.
C) compulsive gambling.
D) hypersexual disorder.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of psychological dependence?

A) Experiencing withdrawal when the drug is inaccessible.
B) Developing tolerance to a drug.
C) Taking a depressant drug in order to fall asleep.
D) Using stimulant drugs to feel more self-confident.

Question 10

The feeling of intense pleasure that dopamine delivers is called

A) tolerance.
B) euphoria.
C) withdrawal.
D) addiction.

Question 11

Which of the following illicit drugs is most popularly used in the United States?

A) Cocaine
B) Hallucinogens
C) Marijuana
D) Heroin

Question 12

Chewing tobacco commonly enters the body through which method of administration?

A) Injection
B) Inhalation
C) Mucosal absorption
D) Topical administration

Question 13

Which of the following is true with respect marijuana use?

A) College students underestimate the percentage of their peers who use marijuana.
B) More females than males use marijuana.
C) Marijuana is the most commonly used psychoactive drug.
D) Past year marijuana use among college students was 25% according to a 2015 survey.

Question 14

All of the following are characteristics of addiction except

A) increased pleasure from engaging in the behavior.
B) denial.
C) continued use despite negative consequences.
D) craving.

Question 15

Drugs are metabolized in

A) the stomach.
B) the intestines.
C) the skin.
D) the liver.

Question 16

Addiction is considered

A) a condition fundamentally associated with drug abuse.
B) an exaggerated feeling of desire.
C) a chronic disease that originates in the brain.
D) a psychological variation.

Question 17

Symptoms of drug withdrawal may include all of the following except

A) headaches.
B) nausea.
C) vomiting.
D) euphoria.

Question 18

The depressed or "flat" feeling that drug users may feel when they are not taking a drug is related to

A) high levels of dopamine being released in the brain.
B) reduced production of the brain's natural chemical regulators.
C) the body being primed for repeat stimulation.
D) lower tolerance for the drug.

Question 19

Which of the following is the most often used illicit substance as reported by college-aged adults?

A) Ecstasy
B) Prescription drugs
C) Marijuana
D) Cocaine

Question 20

Which of the following would be considered drug misuse?

A) Taking aspirin for an ankle sprain.
B) Buying allergy medicine online with a prescription.
C) Taking one of your mother's prescription sleeping pills to fall asleep.
D) Doubling the standard dosage of pain medication on a doctor's recommendation.

Question 21

The main psychoactive chemical in marijuana is

A) PCP.
B) THC.
C) LSD.
D) MDMA.

Question 22

How does methamphetamine differ from amphetamines?

A) It is more potent.
B) It is less potent.
C) It has fewer side effects.
D) It is more commonly prescribed by doctors.

Question 23

Distribution half-life is the time it takes for

A) a drug to achieve peak level in the bloodstream.
B) a drug to move from general circulation to body tissues.
C) half of a drug dose to be excreted through the kidneys.
D) the psychoactive effects of a drug to subside.

Question 24

Adderall and Ritalin are typically misused by college students who are

A) attempting to improve their attention and concentration skills.
B) seeking intoxication without side effects.
C) suffering from anxiety disorders.
D) treating attention-deficit disorder.

Question 25

The most popular mind-altering drug in the world is

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

Question 26

Combining acetaminophen and alcohol can lead to

A) liver damage.
B) brain damage.
C) nerve damage.
D) kidney damage.

Question 27

Which serious complication is associated with long-term amphetamine use?

A) Cancer
B) Obesity
C) Heart attack
D) Alzheimer's

Question 28

Which of the following is not a central nervous system stimulant?

A) Caffeine
B) Ritalin
C) Cocaine
D) LSD

Question 29

Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal may include all of the following except

A) headaches.
B) depression.
C) alertness.
D) anxiety.

Question 30

Freebasing cocaine means that the user is

A) snorting the powder form.
B) injecting the liquid form.
C) mixing it with other drugs.
D) heating the crystal form and inhaling the vapors.

Question 31

Methamphetamine use may cause all of the following except

A) paranoia.
B) memory loss.
C) reduced heart rate.
D) convulsions.

Question 32

All of the following statements about over-the-counter medicines are correct except

A) they may interact with herbal supplements.
B) they may not be safe for pregnant women.
C) they include allergy pills and cold medicines.
D) they do not present any of the challenges associated with prescription drugs.

Question 33

The prescription drugs most commonly misused are

A) depressants.
B) narcotics.
C) stimulants.
D) antidepressants.

Question 34

A common effect of excessive caffeine consumption is

A) reduced appetite.
B) restlessness.
C) lethargy.
D) lower blood pressure.

Question 35

All of the following are common examples of prescription drug misuse except

A) taking the incorrect dose.
B) taking the medicine at the wrong time.
C) forgetting to take a dose of the medication.
D) completing the required course of medication.

Question 36

Long-term effects of marijuana use may include all of the following except

A) chronic cough and phlegm production.
B) bronchitis and other respiratory problems.
C) enhanced immune system function.
D) impaired cognitive ability.

Question 37

The physiological effects of marijuana include all the following except

A) increased heart rate.
B) expansion of the blood vessels in the eye.
C) enlargement of the bronchi.
D) decreased heart rate.

Question 38

Side effects of cocaine include all of the following except

A) higher blood pressure.
B) hunger.
C) blurred vision.
D) increased respiration.

Question 39

Which of the following stimulant drugs is used therapeutically as a prescription drug to treat ADHD and chronic fatigue?

A) Cocaine
B) Caffeine
C) Amphetamines
D) Marijuana

Question 40

When a person takes two or more drugs at once, the physiological effects are likely to be greater if the drugs exhibit

A) additive interactions.
B) antagonistic interactions.
C) selective interactions.
D) endogenous interactions.

Question 41

Rohypnol can make people vulnerable to sexual assault because it can cause

A) partial amnesia.
B) restlessness.
C) paranoia.
D) nausea.

Question 42

All of the following are examples of depressants except

A) barbituates.
B) benzodiazepines.
C) MDMA.
D) alcohol.

Question 43

Toxicity is the dosage level at which a drug causes death.

Question 44

A pregnant woman who drinks 2 cups of caffeinated coffee has double the risk for miscarriage.

Question 45

Inhalants include

A) solvents.
B) ketamine.
C) opiods.
D) benzodiazepines.

Question 46

All of the following are true about heroin except

A) it is fast-acting.
B) it is classed as a depressant.
C) it is highly addictive.
D) it is typically injected into a vein.

Question 47

Ecstasy's negative effects are similar to those of

A) LSD.
B) amphetamines.
C) barbiturates.
D) alcohol.

Question 48

Drug users develop ________ to a drug over time, which means they need more of the drug to produce the same effect.

A) withdrawal
B) tolerance
C) sensitivity
D) desensitization

Question 49

All of the following are examples of prevention strategies except

A) a 12 step program.
B) drug testing at the workplace.
C) campaigns to discourage drug abuse.
D) drug education programs.

Question 50

Cocaine in its pure form is called

A) coke.
B) freebase.
C) powder.
D) crack.

Question 51

The most commonly used illicit drug is cocaine.

Question 52

In ________ interactions, the effect of one drug is diminished when combined with another drug.

A) additive
B) synergistic
C) antagonistic
D) volatile

Question 53

The "feel good" neurotransmitter in the brain that produces the euphoria associated with drug use is called

A) dopamine.
B) endorphin.
C) epinephrine.
D) adrenaline.

Question 54

All of the following are true about LSD except

A) its effects are unpredictable.
B) it usually takes 30-90 minutes to take effect.
C) users sometimes have "flashbacks."
D) users cannot develop a tolerance to the drug.

Question 55

Psilocybin causes users to experience

A) an elevated sense of pleasure.
B) increased energy.
C) hallucinations.
D) depression.

Question 56

Physical dependence on a drug leads to drug tolerance.

Question 57

Injection is a common method of administering heroin.

Question 58

Alcohol, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines are all examples of a class of drugs known casually as "downers," a slang term for

A) hallucinogens.
B) depressants.
C) cannabis.
D) opioids.

Question 59

PCP was originally developed as

A) a diet drug.
B) a hallucinogen.
C) an anesthetic.
D) a sedative.

Question 60

Most Americans use drugs during their lifetime.

Question 61

Club drug users can quickly become dehydrated.

Question 62

A hallucinogen is a chemical substance taken to alter the body physically or mentally for a non-nutritional purpose.

Question 63

Inhalants can cause brain damage.

Question 64

Withdrawal symptoms from depressant use can include fever, seizures, and delirium.

Question 65

Cold medications are never dangerous.

Question 66

Methamphetamine is chemically similar to amphetamine but is even more potent and harmful.

Question 67

Most inhalants slow down the body's function, much like anesthetics.

Question 68

Taking painkillers to get high is an example of drug misuse.

Question 69

Over-the-counter medications are prescription drugs.

Question 70

Anyone admitted to a drug treatment program will probably face legal charges and spend time in jail.

Question 71

Psilocybin is more addictive than cocaine.

Question 72

A common side effect from methamphetamines is weight gain.

Question 73

Ecstasy is commonly used as a date rape drug.

Question 74

Drug abuse is the same as drug misuse.

Question 75

When a user continues to use a substance and demonstrates an uncontrollable drug craving, they have reached addiction.

Question 76

Smoking marijuana has none of the long-term health effects of smoking tobacco.

Question 77

Caffeine is not addictive.

Question 78

The most widely abused opioid is rohypnol.

Question 79

Stimulants affect the function of the central nervous system.

Question 80

Alcohol increases the toxicity of cocaine.