Deck 7: Drug Misuse and Addiction

Question 1

Injecting drugs increases the user's risk of all of the following EXCEPT

A)gangrene.
B)herpes.
C)HIV infection.
D)hepatitis C.

Answer 1

herpes.

Question 2

Which of the following behaviors is NOT characteristic of substance use disorder?

A)having no desire to regulate substance use
B)taking larger amounts of a substance over time
C)changing one's lifestyle to accommodate substance use
D)continuing to use the substance even when its use is a problem

Answer 2

having no desire to regulate substance use

Question 3

The effects of a drug depend on all of the following EXCEPT

A)the properties of the drug.
B)the physical characteristics of the user.
C)the cost of the drug.
D)psychological factors.

Answer 3

the cost of the drug.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a work-addicted individual?

A)an individual who works 7 days a week
B)an individual who will work 16+ hours a day
C)an individual who will work even on vacation
D)an individual who does not work during family time

Question 5

When Tomas does not drink alcohol,he experiences tremors and shaking.He is experiencing

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

Question 6

Which of the following statements about addiction is FALSE?

A)Research suggests that addiction is caused by a single factor.
B)People with addictions share some characteristics.
C)Most people engage in activities that are potentially addictive.
D)Addiction often starts when a person does something to bring pleasure or avoid pain.

Question 7

According to the American Psychiatric Association,which of the following is NOT a characteristic behavior of compulsive gambling?

A)unsuccessful efforts to cut back or quit gambling
B)using gambling to escape problems
C)quitting once the gambler wins their money back
D)a preoccupation with gambling

Question 8

Steven used to spend only 1 hour in the gym 3 times a week,but recently he has been spending 3 hours a day 7 days a week working out.He has noticed that his back is chronically in pain.Even so,as soon as Steven stops a workout,he starts thinking about what he did not accomplish.This is an example of what type of behavior?

A)habit building
B)addictive
C)impulse control
D)tolerant

Question 9

Tom notices that he has to take a larger dose of a drug to achieve the same "high." The condition he is experiencing is known as

A)loss of control.
B)tolerance.
C)drug abuse.
D)compulsion.

Question 10

All of the following are characteristics associated with addictive behavior EXCEPT

A)reinforcement.
B)craving.
C)improved control.
D)negative consequences.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is NOT a criteria for substance use disorder?

A)developing tolerance to the substance
B)taking the same amount of the substance for a long period of time
C)spending a great deal of time to get the substance
D)giving up important activities because of the substance use

Question 12

The best definition of a psychoactive drug is a drug that

A)increases the rate of physiological functions.
B)alters a person's experiences or consciousness.
C)is available only with a prescription.
D)relieves pain and causes relaxation.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for drug use?

A)being male
B)being from a dysfunctional family
C)being a thrill-seeker
D)being an independent thinker

Question 14

When Kristen began to smoke,she used only 3-5 cigarettes a day.Now,for her to feel in control during the day,she has to smoke 18 cigarettes.What is she experiencing?

A)substance abuse
B)substance dependence
C)tolerance
D)withdrawal

Question 15

Psychoactive drugs change mood or behavior by acting on

A)the heart.
B)the liver.
C)blood production.
D)brain chemistry.

Question 16

John,who is 14 years old,is somewhat small for his age and is often teased by his classmates.He has recently become involved with a new group that is known to use alcohol and marijuana.What factor has probably had the most influence on John's decision to become involved with drugs?

A)rebellious attitude
B)desire for peer acceptance
C)interest in experimentation
D)allure of excitement

Question 17

Lindsey has a drug dependence.As a result,she is at risk for

A)being involved in an automobile accident.
B)engaging in unsafe sex.
C)involvement with incidences of aggression and violence.
D)all of these.

Question 18

For someone to be diagnosed as having severe substance use disorder,they must meet a minimum of ______ of the 11 criteria.

A)1
B)3
C)6
D)9

Question 19

Which of the following would NOT be considered a psychoactive drug?

A)caffeine
B)alcohol
C)aspirin
D)cocaine

Question 20

A shy person who drinks several alcoholic beverages at a party and becomes very loud and social is experiencing the effects of

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

Question 21

A stimulant

A)increases blood pressure.
B)dilates blood vessels.
C)decreases gastric secretions.
D)constricts the bronchial tubes.

Question 22

The physical and social environment surrounding an individual's drug use is referred to as the

A)mode.
B)setting.
C)situation.
D)location.

Question 23

Which of the following drugs is an opioid?

A)codeine
B)peyote
C)mescaline
D)all of these

Question 24

Cocaine is derived from

A)the opium poppy.
B)the hemp plant.
C)mushrooms.
D)the coca plant.

Question 25

Jane frequently goes to dance clubs and raves with her friends.Which CNS depressant is often used as a "date rape drug" in these environments?

A)Valium
B)Rohypnol
C)Xanax
D)Librium

Question 26

Having a response to an inert substance given in place of an active drug is called

A)self-hypnosis.
B)the placebo effect.
C)the set effect.
D)delusion.

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a CNS stimulant?

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

Question 28

What method of administration is typically used with opioids?

A)injection
B)snorting
C)smoking
D)all of these

Question 29

Cocaine is rarely taken by

A)ingestion.
B)snorting.
C)smoking.
D)injection.

Question 30

The effects of cocaine are felt in about

A)10 seconds if inhaled.
B)10 seconds if injected.
C)10 minutes if snorted.
D)10 minutes if injecteD.

Question 31

The typical primary effects of central nervous system depressants include all of the following EXCEPT

A)sedation.
B)euphoria.
C)drowsiness.
D)reduced coordination.

Question 32

Depressants are also known as

A)hallucinogens.
B)narcotics.
C)inhalants.
D)sedative-hypnotics.

Question 33

Which of the following drug factors is the relationship between when a drug was taken and the intensity of its effect?

A)pharmacological properties
B)dose-response function
C)method of use
D)time-action function

Question 34

Which of the following drug factors is the relationship between the amount of drug taken and the type and intensity of the resulting effect?

A)pharmacological properties
B)dose-response function
C)method of use
D)time-action function

Question 35

The cocaine "high" lasts for

A)1-5 minutes.
B)2-10 minutes.
C)5-20 minutes.
D)up to 1 hour.

Question 36

The risks associated with drug use and pregnancy are greatest for women

A)prior to conception.
B)during the first trimester.
C)during the second trimester.
D)during the third trimester.

Question 37

Bill has just taken ephedrine.He can expect

A)an increase in heart rate.
B)a decrease in blood pressure.
C)a constriction of the bronchial tubes.
D)all of these.

Question 38

Antianxiety agents are also known as

A)tranquilizers.
B)stimulants.
C)opioids.
D)hallucinogens.

Question 39

Narcotics is another term for

A)opioids.
B)psychedelics.
C)stimulants.
D)deliriants.

Question 40

Sudden death from cocaine may result from of all of the following EXCEPT

A)CNS depression.
B)stroke.
C)convulsions.
D)heart attack.

Question 41

Caffeine use

A)counters fatigue.
B)decreases gastric secretion.
C)induces sleep.
D)decreases blood pressure.

Question 42

Which of the following parts of the brain does THC affect?

A)the part controlling balance
B)the part controlling reaction time
C)the part controlling coordination
D)all of these

Question 43

Which statement about PCP is TRUE?

A)It creates a state of sensory overload.
B)It is easy to make and therefore inexpensive.
C)It was originally developed as a psychiatric drug.
D)It produces a sense of calm tranquility.

Question 44

Marijuana use during pregnancy may cause

A)impaired fetal growth and development.
B)increased risk of leukemia in the infant.
C)cleft palate.
D)congenital defects of the genitourinary tract.

Question 45

Amphetamines can do all of the following EXCEPT

A)curb short-term appetite.
B)increase motor activity.
C)counteract fatigue.
D)improve complex thinking.

Question 46

A potent preparation made from the thick resin that exudes from marijuana leaves is known as

A)nicotine.
B)hashish.
C)heroin.
D)LSD.

Question 47

The most widely used illegal drug in the United States is

A)heroin.
B)cocaine.
C)marijuana.
D)crack.

Question 48

Breathable chemical vapors produced by substances such as aerosol sprays are called

A)hallucinogens.
B)sedative-hypnotics.
C)inhalants.
D)opioids.

Question 49

Which of the following drugs is NOT a hallucinogen?

A)mescaline
B)DMT
C)LSD
D)methadone

Question 50

Which of the following best describes the phenomenon known as state dependence?

A)It is a situation where an individual using a psychoactive drug is in a state of drug-induced psychosis.
B)It is a situation whereby information learned in a drug-induced state is difficult to recall when the drug wears off.
C)It is a situation where an individual who is abusing drugs is in a state of severe withdrawal.
D)It is a situation whereby a student is dependent on a drug to become calm before taking exams.

Question 51

Which drug is most closely associated with flashbacks?

A)LSD
B)cocaine
C)marijuana
D)amyl nitrite

Question 52

Consequences of marijuana use as they relate to male fertility include all of the following EXCEPT

A)decreased sperm count.
B)increased progesterone levels.
C)decreased testosterone levels.
D)increased sperm abnormalities.

Question 53

Which of the following stimulants is used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

A)cocaine
B)crystal methamphetamine
C)Ritalin
D)ephedrine

Question 54

Possible effects of excessive or long-term use of inhalants include all of the following,EXCEPT

A)increased risk of cancer.
B)damage to the liver.
C)impaired bone marrow function.
D)damage to the reproductive system.

Question 55

Evidence indicates that the most probable long-term effect of smoking marijuana is

A)high blood pressure.
B)respiratory damage.
C)heart disease.
D)psychosis.

Question 56

Effects of marijuana include

A)decreased heart rate.
B)dilation of blood vessels in the eyes.
C)a tense attitude.
D)increased attentiveness.

Question 57

Jose is a chronic user of cocaine.Which of the following negative consequences might he experience?

A)inflammation of the lining of the nose
B)irregular heartbeat
C)extremely high blood pressure
D)all of these

Question 58

Women who use amphetamines during pregnancy risk

A)premature births.
B)stillbirth.
C)early infant death.
D)all of these.

Question 59

All of the following are potential effects of cocaine use during pregnancy EXCEPT

A)stillbirth.
B)increased birth weight.
C)small infant head.
D)intoxication of the baby.

Question 60

"Ice" is a(n)

A)opioid.
B)depressant.
C)hallucinogen.
D)methamphetamine.

Question 61

The American Psychiatric Association classifies the severity of substance use disorder by the number of criteria a person meets.

Question 62

The placebo effect is related to user expectations.

Question 63

Heroin and morphine are examples of hallucinogenic drugs.

Question 64

Opioids tend to induce euphoria and stimulate activity.

Question 65

Which of the following is an example of codependent behavior?

A)Jaime confronted Frank,who was obviously intoxicated before dinner,about his drinking.
B)Marie refused to loan money to Sally,whom she suspected would spend it on drugs.
C)Susan called her boyfriend's boss to say he was sick and couldn't come into work;in truth,he was hung over.
D)Raul wants to help Lupe work out a way to kick her habit,but he refuses to join her in drug use.

Question 66

Addictive behaviors are habits that have grown strong but can still be controlled.

Question 67

Adolescent girls who date boys two or more years older than themselves are more likely to use drugs.

Question 68

Any bad habit or excessive behavior can be considered an addiction.

Question 69

Addiction is a disease that disrupts the brain systems that regulate self-discipline.

Question 70

Once a psychoactive drug enters the brain,it acts on one or more neurotransmitters.

Question 71

People who are under the influence of drugs are at greater risk of injury than those who are not under the influence of drugs.

Question 72

A person who has a long history of abusing depressants is at a higher risk of brain damage,with impaired ability to reason and make judgments.

Question 73

People are introduced to CNS depressants either through medical prescription or through drug-using peer groups.

Question 74

Combining depressants with alcohol carries a significant risk of overdose.

Question 75

Perhaps the most well-known medication for drug abuse is

A)morphine.
B)codeine.
C)methadone.
D)Xanax.

Question 76

Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive desire and increasing need for a substance or behavior and harmful effects to the individual or society.

Question 77

Which of the following statements regarding drugs and crime is FALSE?

A)Addicts commit more robberies and burglaries than do criminals who do not use drugs.
B)People under the influence of drugs are less likely to commit violent crimes than people who do not use drugs.
C)Many assaults and murders are committed when people try to buy and sell drug territories or settle disputes about drugs.
D)The criminal justice system is flooded with drug-related cases.

Question 78

People who come from a single-parent family are more at risk for using drugs.

Question 79

The state of being mentally affected by a chemical is known as addiction.

Question 80

When a person develops a tolerance to a substance,he or she no longer needs an increasing amount of the substance.