Deck 9: The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs

Question 1

Which of the following are characteristics 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)all of the above

Answer 1

all of the above

Question 2

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 obtained only with a prescription.
D)relieves pain and causes relaxation.

Answer 2

alters a person's experiences or consciousness.

Question 3

Which of the following behaviors is NOT characteristic of drug dependency?

A)having no desire to regulate substance use
B)taking larger amounts of a substance
C)changing one's lifestyle to accommodate drug use
D)continuing to use the substance in spite of recognition that its use is a problem

Answer 3

having no desire to regulate substance use

Question 4

For someone to be considered drug dependant,how many clusters of symptoms must they demonstrate in a one year timeframe?

A)1
B)3
C)5
D)7

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Mike only thinks about how to get "high," and when he is coming off his "high" he begins to think about when he is going to get "high" again.Which type of addictive behavior is he exhibiting?

A)reinforcement
B)compulsion
C)loss of control
D)negative consequences

Question 7

According to the American Psychiatric Association,which of the following are characteristic behaviors of pathological gambling?

A)unsuccessful efforts to cut back or quit gambling
B)using gambling to escape problems
C)preoccupation with gambling
D)unsuccessful efforts to cut back or quit and a preoccupation with gambling
E)All of the choices are correct.

Question 8

Which characteristic of addictive behavior is when an individual needs more and more of a particular substance?

A)reinforcement
B)compulsion
C)loss of control
D)escalation

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding substance abuse?

A)It is recurrent drug use that results in failure to fulfill major responsibilities.
B)It is recurrent drug use that does not produce a situation that is physically hazardous.
C)It is recurrent drug use that results in drug-related legal problems.
D)It is continued drug use despite persistent social or interpersonal problems.

Question 11

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 he or she thinks will bring pleasure or help avoid pain.

Question 12

When Kristen began to smoke,she only had 3-5 cigarettes.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 13

All of the following are characteristics associated with addictive behavior,EXCEPT

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

Question 14

A behavior that continues despite serious negative consequences is called

A)compulsion.
B)loss of control.
C)escalation.
D)negative consequences.

Question 15

The contemporary term for what was formerly called addiction is now referred to as

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

Question 16

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 17

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

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

Question 18

Steven would spend only 1 hour in the gym 3 times and 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 hurting.Once Steven has stopped his work out,he starts thinking about what he did not accomplish.This is an example of what type of behavior?

A)habit
B)addictive behavior
C)impulse control
D)tolerance

Question 19

A key characteristic of drug dependence is experiencing

A)withdrawal.
B)anxiety.
C)stability.
D)coping.

Question 20

Which of the following traits is NOT part of the APA's definition of substance abuse?

A)failure to fulfill major responsibilities
B)continual drug usage even with social problems
C)recurrent drug-related legal issues
D)All are portions of the APA's definition.

Question 21

Which of the following drugs is an opioid?

A)codeine
B)peyote
C)mescaline
D)psilocybin

Question 22

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)route of administration

Question 23

In terms of drug use,setting means the

A)user's expectations.
B)placebo effect.
C)overall effects of the drug.
D)social environment.

Question 24

Which of the following is a factor that determines how a person will respond to a particular drug?

A)general health
B)body mass
C)genetics
D)general health and body mass
E)All of the above are factors.

Question 25

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

A)paranoia.
B)the placebo effect.
C)the set effect.
D)delusion.

Question 26

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.

Question 27

A psychological risk factor for drug dependence is

A)fetal exposure.
B)sibling drug abuse.
C)parent drug abuse.
D)difficulty controlling impulses.

Question 28

Narcotics is another term for

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

Question 29

During which age group are males and females closest in illicit drug use?

A)12-17
B)18-25
C)26-40
D)40-60

Question 30

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

A)being male
B)not graduating from high school
C)being a thrill-seeker
D)being an independent thinker

Question 31

The risk 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 32

Which method of taking a drug will reach the brain in the LEAST time?

A)taken by mouth
B)injected directly into the bloodstream
C)inhaled through the nose
D)absorbed through the skin

Question 33

The _________ is the physical and social environment surrounding an individual's drug use.

A)mode
B)setting
C)effect
D)mood

Question 34

Which of the following drugs is NOT an opioid?

A)oxycodone
B)codeine
C)morphine
D)gamma hydroxybutyrate

Question 35

John,who is 14 years old,is somewhat small for his age and is often teased by his peers.He has recently become involved with a new peer 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)rebellion
B)peer acceptance
C)experimentation
D)allure of excitement

Question 36

The time-action function is the relationship between

A)a drug and a person's body chemistry.
B)a person's drug use and the effect of the drug.
C)when a drug is taken and the intensity of its effect.
D)how a drug is taken and how strong a response it produces.

Question 37

Which of the following methods of use produces the slowest or weakest effects from a drug?

A)mainlining
B)injecting
C)smoking
D)swallowing

Question 38

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)being involved in an automobile accident and incidences of aggression and violence.
E)All of these choices are correct.

Question 39

Psychoactive drugs change mood or behavior by acting on

A)the heart.
B)the liver.
C)the spinal cord.
D)brain chemistry.

Question 40

Which of the following individuals would NOT be considered as having a higher-than-average risk for trying illicit drugs?

A)an adolescent who is aggressive or impulsive
B)a teenager who drives too fast
C)an adolescent who has poor self-esteem and lacks control
D)a teenager who drives too fast and an adolescent who has poor self-esteem and lacks control
E)All of the choices are correct.

Question 41

Central nervous system depressants are also known as

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

Question 42

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding cocaine?

A)Use of the drug quickly produces a feeling of euphoria.
B)It is a common CNS depressant.
C)The effects of the drug are intense but short lived.
D)Those who use the drug refer to it as "coke" or "snow."

Question 43

Barbiturates are used medicinally for all of the following,EXCEPT

A)to treat insomnia.
B)as a sedative prior to surgery.
C)to treat anxiety.
D)to control psychoses.

Question 44

Cocaine is derived from

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

Question 45

If Megan were to take an opioid,what method of administration would she typically use?

A)injection
B)snorting
C)smoking
D)snorting and smoking
E)All of these choices are possible.

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a CNS stimulant?

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

Question 47

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

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

Question 48

A stimulant

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

Question 49

The effects of cocaine are felt in

A)about 10 seconds if inhaled.
B)about 10 seconds if injected.
C)5-10 minutes if snorted.
D)5 minutes if injected.

Question 50

Jane frequently goes to dance clubs and raves with her friends.Which CNS depressant is often associated with these environments?

A)Valium
B)Rohypnol
C)Seconal
D)Nembutal

Question 51

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the drug Oxycontin?

A)It is a powerful narcotic found in pain relievers.
B)When prescribed,it is used to treat moderate to severe pain.
C)When taken as prescribed,it typically does not lead to abuse.
D)When taken in large doses,it can cause respiratory failure.

Question 52

CNS depressants are used for their calming properties before an operation.What are they combined with prior to surgery to obtain that calming reaction?

A)anesthetic
B)stimulant
C)tranquillizer
D)antiseptic

Question 53

Antianxiety agents are also known as

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

Question 54

Bill has just taken ephedrine.He can expect

A)an increase in heart rate.
B)an increase in blood pressure.
C)a constriction in blood vessels.
D)an increase in heart rate and blood pressure.
E)all of the above.

Question 55

The LEAST common method of cocaine use is

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

Question 56

Cocaine is introduced into the body fastest by

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

Question 57

All of the following are depressants,EXCEPT

A)GHB.
B)Quaalude.
C)Xanax.
D)Methedrine.

Question 58

A slang term used to describe barbiturates is

A)snow.
B)downers.
C)horse.
D)ice.

Question 59

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 60

The cocaine "high" lasts for

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

Question 61

Ephedrine is

A)a drug prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
B)an over-the-counter pain reliever.
C)banned by the FDA.
D)a prescription drug for anxiety that can lead to dependence at prescribed doses.

Question 62

Cindy uses amphetamines to stay awake at her night job.When the drug wears off,she is likely to experience

A)vague uneasiness.
B)vigor and euphoria.
C)irritability.
D)vague uneasiness and irritability.

Question 63

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)the parts controlling balance and coordination
E)all of the above parts

Question 64

Which of the following is a legal prescription central nervous system stimulant that is also sometimes abused?

A)Xanax
B)Valium
C)codeine
D)Ritalin

Question 65

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

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

Question 66

The most widely used illegal drug in the United States is

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

Question 67

Children exposed to cocaine through the mother's use during pregnancy

A)may show signs of behavioral problems.
B)tend to be lethargic.
C)have mild temperament patterns.
D)have enlarged heads.

Question 68

"Ice" is a(n)

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

Question 69

The active component in marijuana is

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

Question 70

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 71

Effects of marijuana include

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

Question 72

Small doses of amphetamines result in all of the following,EXCEPT

A)improved complex motor skills.
B)increased alertness.
C)increased motor activity.
D)decreased fatigue.

Question 73

"Ice," "crank," and "crystal" are common names for

A)cocaine.
B)heroin.
C)barbiturates.
D)amphetamines.

Question 74

Which of the following products contains caffeine?

A)tea
B)headache remedies
C)cola
D)tea and cola
E)All of these choices are correct.

Question 75

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

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

Question 76

Women who use amphetamines during pregnancy risk

A)premature births.
B)stillbirth.
C)early infant death.
D)stillbirth and early infant death.
E)all of the above.

Question 77

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

A)stillbirth.
B)increased birth weight.
C)infant irritability.
D)hyperactivity of the baby.

Question 78

Jose is a chronic user of cocaine.Which of the following is he likely to experience?

A)inflammation of the lining of the nose
B)irregular heartbeat
C)high blood pressure
D)irregular heartbeat and high blood pressure
E)All of these choices are correct.

Question 79

Caffeine use

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

Question 80

Which of the following has been linked to ephedrine use?

A)stroke
B)seizures
C)heart arrhythmia
D)stroke and heart arrhythmia
E)All of these choices are correct.