Deck 20: Substance Abuse

Question 1

Ritalin, Dexedrine, and Desoxyn are examples of:

A) barbiturates
B) amphetamines
C) inhalants
D) opiates

Answer 1

amphetamines

Question 2

Perforated nasal septum, chills, fever, and runny nose are adverse effects of:

A) cocaine
B) amphetamines
C) PCP
D) barbiturates

Answer 2

cocaine

Question 3

Speed, ice, chalk, and crank are possible street names for:

A) GHB
B) LSD
C) methamphetamine
D) Rohypnol

Answer 3

methamphetamine

Question 4

Which of the following are potential adverse effects of inhalant use?

A) hearing loss
B) limb spasm
C) death
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 5

The effects of methamphetamine can last for:

A) 6-8 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 15-20 minutes
D) 3-5 minutes

Question 6

Patients taking which type of medication should be watched for signs of GI bleeding if they also consume alcohol?

A) sedatives
B) salicylates
C) oral hypoglycemic agents
D) acetaminophen

Question 7

Roofies, forget-me pill, and date rape drug are common street names for:

A) Rohypnol
B) MDMA
C) LSD
D) methamphetamine

Question 8

A common OTC decongestant that is used in the manufacture of methamphetamine is:

A) aspirin
B) acetaminophen
C) pseudoephedrine
D) diphenhydramine

Question 9

Commonly abused substances that have a legal use as sedatives or for the treatment of epilepsy are:

A) methamphetamine
B) PCP
C) barbiturates
D) opiates

Question 10

Which of the following substances is found in most cigarettes?

A) nicotine
B) carbon monoxide
C) tar
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 11

All of the following are true statements about substance abuse except:

A) One cannot become addicted to drugs without first starting to use them.
B) Substance abuse is not a problem in the elderly.
C) Substance abuse occurs in people of all socioeconomic levels.
D) Not all substance abusers become drug addicts.

Question 12

Withdrawal from the opiate heroin can become evident how long after the last dose?

A) 24-72 hours
B) 30 minutes
C) 7-10 days
D) 4-6 hours

Question 13

The NIDA MTF estimates how many deaths per year will occur in youngsters from the use of inhalants?

A) 50-100
B) 100-1,000
C) 10,000
D) 5,000

Question 14

Signs of amphetamine withdrawal may include:

A) long, restful sleep
B) loss of appetite
C) euphoria
D) irritability

Question 15

Crack can produce a sense of euphoria in as little as:

A) 30 minutes
B) 10 seconds
C) 10 minutes
D) 30 seconds

Question 16

A commonly abused substance that is legal only for use in veterinary medicine is:

A) LSD
B) PCP
C) barbiturates
D) opiates

Question 17

The number one drug problem in American children is:

A) alcohol
B) marijuana
C) methamphetamine
D) Ecstasy

Question 18

LSD is a schedule ____ drug.

A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV

Question 19

Signs of substance abuse in the workplace include all of the following except:

A) increased work performance
B) blaming others for mistakes
C) increased physical complaints
D) unexplained absences

Question 20

Psychotropic drugs:

A) alter a person's mood
B) may lead to physical or emotional dependence
C) may be legal or illegal substances
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 21

Match each term with the correct item below.
the psychic craving for a drug or substance

A)narcolepsy
B)tolerance
C)withdrawal
D)euphoria
E)dependency
F)ketamine
G)LSD
H)cocaine
I)heroin
J)marijuana
K)MDMA

Question 22

Match each term with the correct item below.
Special K; used as an anesthetic in veterinary medicine

A)narcolepsy
B)tolerance
C)withdrawal
D)euphoria
E)dependency
F)ketamine
G)LSD
H)cocaine
I)heroin
J)marijuana
K)MDMA

Question 23

Prescription drugs are written by a licensed physician and have very little potential for abuse.

Question 24

Match each term with the correct item below.
sense of well-being

A)narcolepsy
B)tolerance
C)withdrawal
D)euphoria
E)dependency
F)ketamine
G)LSD
H)cocaine
I)heroin
J)marijuana
K)MDMA

Question 25

Match each term with the correct item below.
junk, smack; highly addictive opiate, usually administered by IV injection

A)narcolepsy
B)tolerance
C)withdrawal
D)euphoria
E)dependency
F)ketamine
G)LSD
H)cocaine
I)heroin
J)marijuana
K)MDMA

Question 26

Three cans of beer per day is considered the "safe" limit of alcohol during pregnancy.

Question 27

Match each term with the correct item below.
inability to control recurrent attacks of drowsiness

A)narcolepsy
B)tolerance
C)withdrawal
D)euphoria
E)dependency
F)ketamine
G)LSD
H)cocaine
I)heroin
J)marijuana
K)MDMA

Question 28

Match each term with the correct item below.
grass, weed, pot; usually prepared for hand-rolled cigarettes

A)narcolepsy
B)tolerance
C)withdrawal
D)euphoria
E)dependency
F)ketamine
G)LSD
H)cocaine
I)heroin
J)marijuana
K)MDMA

Question 29

The most popular method of taking PCP is by IV injection.

Question 30

Individuals taking LSD may state they can "feel colors" or "taste sounds."

Question 31

Barbiturates should be discontinued "cold turkey" to get the best effect with the least amount of withdrawal.

Question 32

Zyban is a drug that helps to control nicotine cravings.

Question 33

Match each term with the correct item below.
progressive decrease in effectiveness of a drug

A)narcolepsy
B)tolerance
C)withdrawal
D)euphoria
E)dependency
F)ketamine
G)LSD
H)cocaine
I)heroin
J)marijuana
K)MDMA

Question 34

Match each term with the correct item below.
acid; may cause "trips," either good or bad

A)narcolepsy
B)tolerance
C)withdrawal
D)euphoria
E)dependency
F)ketamine
G)LSD
H)cocaine
I)heroin
J)marijuana
K)MDMA

Question 35

Match each term with the correct item below.
Ecstasy; may cause increased blood pressure, heart rate, and muscle tension

A)narcolepsy
B)tolerance
C)withdrawal
D)euphoria
E)dependency
F)ketamine
G)LSD
H)cocaine
I)heroin
J)marijuana
K)MDMA

Question 36

Alcohol is considered a psychotropic drug.

Question 37

There is no risk in taking antibiotics with alcohol.

Question 38

Match each term with the correct item below.
removal of a substance to which the individual has become addicted

A)narcolepsy
B)tolerance
C)withdrawal
D)euphoria
E)dependency
F)ketamine
G)LSD
H)cocaine
I)heroin
J)marijuana
K)MDMA

Question 39

Match each term with the correct item below.
blow, nose candy, flake; usually sniffed or snorted

A)narcolepsy
B)tolerance
C)withdrawal
D)euphoria
E)dependency
F)ketamine
G)LSD
H)cocaine
I)heroin
J)marijuana
K)MDMA

Question 40

Hashish can contain five to ten times as much THC as marijuana.