Deck 13: Substance Use and Abuse

Question 1

What is the alcohol concentration of a beverage that is 100 proof?

A) 200%
B) 100%
C) 50%
D) 10%

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Common addictive behaviors include

A) internet addiction.
B) gambling.
C) compulsive buying.
D) All of these.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

How much alcohol does a standard drink contain?

A) 0.6 ounce
B) 1 ounce
C) 1.5 ounces
D) 2 ounces

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which is a psychoactive drug?

A) aspirin
B) seltzer water
C) lemonade
D) caffeine

Question 5

Which is a contemporary term for what many formerly associated with the idea of addiction?

A) dependence
B) intoxication
C) abuse
D) misuse

Question 6

Which is a general characteristic of addictive behavior?

A) loss of control
B) devoid of pleasure
C) benign consequences
D) ability to scale down usage

Question 7

Which is TRUE of compulsive gamblers?

A) They seek excitement more than money.
B) They can resist the urge to gamble.
C) They have a very low rate of suicide.
D) They rarely have problems with substance abuse.

Question 8

What term describes the need for more of a substance to get the same desired effect?

A) withdrawal
B) tolerance
C) adjustment
D) dependence

Question 9

Which is a true statement about MDMA?

A) It causes sedation and relaxation.
B) It may cause persistent memory problems.
C) It lowers core body temperature.
D) It belongs to the same class of drugs as heroin.

Question 10

Which characteristic places people at a higher risk for trying illicit drugs?

A) being a young female
B) having a strong personal identity
C) performing poorly in school
D) being frequently exposed to drugs

Question 11

Which is a characteristic that indicates drug dependence?

A) coping
B) withdrawal
C) anxiety
D) genetic predisposition

Question 12

What is the psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages?

A) rohypnol
B) ethyl alcohol
C) codeine
D) chloral hydrate

Question 13

Which is a characteristic of a psychoactive drug?

A) It increases the rate of physiological functions.
B) It alters a person's state of mind or consciousness.
C) It affects only the brain and nerve cells.
D) It affects the liver and kidneys.

Question 14

Which effect of alcohol is experienced by a shy person who drinks several alcoholic beverages at a party and becomes very loud and social?

A) abuse
B) tolerance
C) dependence
D) intoxication

Question 15

How much alcohol can the body metabolize in 1 hour?

A) 1/2 of a beer or drink
B) 1 beer or drink
C) 1-1/2 beers or drinks
D) 2 beers or drinks

Question 16

Which organ transforms alcohol into energy and other products?

A) stomach
B) small intestine
C) pancreas
D) liver

Question 17

Which statement about GHB is true?

A) It causes stimulation.
B) Most forms sold are high-grade and pure.
C) It leads to physical dependence.
D) It enhances sexual activities.

Question 18

Risks for addiction depend on a combination of factors including

A) personality and lifestyle.
B) personality, lifestyle, and heredity.
C) personality, lifestyle, heredity, and the nature of the substance or behavior in question.
D) personality, lifestyle, heredity, the social and physical environment, and the nature of the substance or behavior in question.

Question 19

Which characteristic is associated with an addictive behavior?

A) experimentation
B) improved control
C) compulsion or craving
D) positive consequences

Question 20

What is one effect of alcohol on the body?

A) decreased flushing and sweating
B) disturbed sleep patterns
C) enhanced sexual functioning
D) increased motor coordination

Question 21

What are the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome?

A) large birth weight of affected babies
B) physical and mental impairments
C) found in 1 of every 10,000 live births
D) mental impairments that reverse by the age of 5

Question 22

How does the average life span of an alcohol abuser compare to the life span of nonabusers of alcohol?

A) 2 years shorter
B) 7 years shorter
C) 9 years shorter
D) 15 years shorter

Question 23

What does environmental tobacco smoke encompass?

A) secondhand smoke and sidestream smoke
B) sidestream smoke and mainstream smoke
C) mainstream smoke and secondhand smoke
D) sidestream, mainstream, and secondhand smoke

Question 24

Which condition is associated with chronic use of alcohol?

A) lack of motivation
B) diabetes
C) low blood pressure
D) kidney stones

Question 25

What is the hazardous substance in automobile exhaust that also is present in high concentrations in tobacco smoke?

A) nicotine
B) tar
C) hydrogen cyanide
D) carbon monoxide

Question 26

What are the effects of ETS on children?

A) ETS affects the respiratory system.
B) ETS effects are minimal.
C) ETS effects are temporary.
D) ETS effects are different for each gender.

Question 27

Which type is cancer is related to alcohol?

A) prostate cancer
B) brain cancer
C) skin cancer
D) oral cancer

Question 28

Which condition is associated with cirrhosis?

A) accelerated liver function
B) increased metabolism of alcohol
C) replacement of liver cells with fibrous scar tissue
D) destruction of digestive enzymes

Question 29

Which is the predominant psychoactive drug in tobacco?

A) ethanol
B) nicotine
C) carbon monoxide
D) formaldehyde

Question 30

Which statement about spit tobacco is true?

A) It does not cause nicotine addiction.
B) It may increase the incidence of cheek cancer by 10 times.
C) It is linked to respiratory injuries.
D) It carries an increased risk of oral cancer.

Question 31

Which is a major warning sign for alcohol abuse?

A) drinking in the morning
B) drinking after driving
C) drinking with a group of people
D) drinking more at social gatherings than privately

Question 32

Which represents responsible drinking behavior?

A) eating before drinking
B) drinking quickly
C) hoarding drinks
D) overdoing the loss of inhibition

Question 33

Which statement about clove cigarettes is true?

A) They are rolled in ebony leaves.
B) They contain twice as much tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide as regular cigarettes.
C) They contain less tar and nicotine than regular cigarettes.
D) They have a tart taste that irritates the mouth.

Question 34

Which problem are binge drinkers LEAST likely to encounter?

A) engaging in unplanned sex
B) having a self-image as a problem drinker
C) driving while intoxicated
D) getting hurt or injured

Question 35

When are people considered legally drunk?

A) at 0.08% BAC
B) at 0.10% BAC
C) at 0.15% BAC
D) at 0.20% BAC

Question 36

Which statement about treatments for alcoholism is true?

A) All alcoholics can be treated successfully.
B) Lifestyle management is one form of treatment.
C) The majority of alcoholics recover on their own.
D) Nearly all treatment programs focus on chemical substitutes.

Question 37

Negative consequences associated with binge drinking include

A) poor academic performance.
B) violence.
C) engaging in unplanned sex.
D) all of these

Question 38

Which group of people are most severely affected by exposure to ETS?

A) young men
B) women over 40
C) men over 40
D) children

Question 39

Which is a major health hazard associated with tobacco use?

A) low blood pressure
B) skin rashes
C) emphysema
D) late menopause

Question 40

According to the Surgeon General,which is the leading preventable cause of illness and death in the United States?

A) violence
B) smoking
C) alcoholism
D) a high-fat diet

Question 41

Intoxication is the use of a substance over a long period of time.

Question 42

Which is associated with smoking during pregnancy?

A) lower rates of premature delivery
B) longer attention spans in affected children
C) higher rates of sudden infant death syndrome
D) lower rates of low activity level in affected children

Question 43

Which behavioral factors increase the chances of a smoker's permanently quitting?

A) eating more snacks
B) exercising regularly
C) scheduling regular visits to the dentist
D) consuming alcohol

Question 44

Use of methamphetamine can damage brain cells.

Question 45

Continuing to use a substance in spite of recognizing that it is contributing to a psychological or physical problem is a symptom of drug dependence.

Question 46

A woman's BAC will be higher than a man's BAC after consuming the same amount of alcohol.

Question 47

Recurrent drug use in situations in which it is physically hazardous is a symptom of drug dependence but not drug abuse.

Question 48

Which is a recommended strategy to stop smoking?

A) Use relaxation techniques when you have a craving.
B) Keep your goal to yourself so that others won't know if you fail.
C) Tell friends when the urge to smoke strikes.
D) Work without a schedule.

Question 49

Exercise,eating,and working can all become addictive behaviors.

Question 50

Recurrent use of drugs can be classified as substance abuse.

Question 51

People who grew up in a family in which drugs were abused are at a higher risk for trying illegal drugs than are those who did not.

Question 52

Using marijuana temporarily reduces the user's IQ.

Question 53

The human body can metabolize approximately half a drink per hour.

Question 54

Alcohol use contributes to more than half of all murders,assaults,and rapes.

Question 55

The best method of treatment for drug abuse is peer counseling.

Question 56

MDMA is classified as an opioid.

Question 57

Ecstasy reduces core body temperature.

Question 58

A common characteristic of an addiction is that the affected person will require more and more of the substance or behavior to produce the desired effect.

Question 59

What will a person who quits smoking experience?

A) decreased blood oxygen level
B) enhanced ability to taste
C) decreased circulation
D) increased sinus congestion

Question 60

Drug dependence does not necessarily involve physical dependence.

Question 61

Children with alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder are at increased risk for substance abuse problems in later life.

Question 62

The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (2009)cracks down on tobacco marketing to children and adolescents.

Question 63

Cirrhosis involves the destruction of digestive enzymes.

Question 64

Define binge drinking for men and women,and list at least five serious problems associated with binge drinking on college campuses.The problems can be things experienced by drinking students and by nondrinking students.

Question 65

Define these key concepts relating to substance use and dependence: psychoactive drug,intoxication,substance abuse,and substance dependence.

Question 66

Addiction to tobacco results from dependence on nicotine.

Question 67

If someone is very drunk,it is best to get that person to drink coffee.

Question 68

Nicotine addiction is not as prevalent in spit tobacco users as in smokers.

Question 69

College students who are binge drinkers affect nondrinking students as well as themselves.

Question 70

A person with a BAC of 0.08% is considered legally drunk.

Question 71

Quitting smoking is a single event,not an ongoing process.

Question 72

Explain the concepts of intoxication and blood alcohol concentration (BAC).Describe the common physical,emotional,and behavioral effects of alcohol consumption at low and high BACs.

Question 73

Undiluted sidestream smoke contains higher concentrations of toxic compounds than mainstream smoke.

Question 74

Your cousin confided that she thinks she might have a drug problem.She explained that lately she can only think about getting high and seems to need much more of the drug in order to achieve that high.She is having difficulty in school and has been reprimanded at her job for being late.She has tried to cut back on her use of the drug,but she got sick every time she tried to quit.Identify and define the characteristics of drug dependence being manifested by this individual.

Question 75

More than 40% of college students binge-drink.

Question 76

Alcohol is a known human carcinogen.

Question 77

Exercise can contribute to the success of one's efforts to stop smoking.

Question 78

Alcohol abuse is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.

Question 79

Childhood learning disorders are linked to maternal smoking.

Question 80

Binge drinking among college students is linked to lower academic performance.