Question 1

Which drug type speeds up signals passing through the central nervous system (CNS)?
A) sedative/hypnotics
B) opiates/narcotics
C) hallucinogens/psychedelics
D) marijuana/cannabis
E) stimulants

Accepted Answer

Stimulants are the class of drugs that increase alertness, attention, and energy by speeding up the signals passing through the central nervous system.

Question 2

The chemical keys of THC fit into and bind with the organic structures that control:
A) breathing.
B) heartbeat.
C) dying of an overdose.
D) cognitive functioning.
E) none of the above.

Accepted Answer

THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, primarily affects cognitive functioning by binding to cannabinoid receptors in the brain, which are part of the endocannabinoid system involved in various mental and physiological processes.

Question 3

Which of the following drugs generates the most compulsive pattern of continued, abusive use in laboratory animals?
A) marijuana
B) alcohol
C) cocaine
D) LSD
E) nicotine

Accepted Answer

Cocaine is known to generate the most compulsive pattern of continued, abusive use in laboratory animals due to its highly addictive properties and the intense dopamine release it triggers in the brain.

Question 4

The psychoactive ingredient in marijuana is:
A) THC.
B) alcohol.
C) methamphetamine.
D) cocaine.
E) XYZ.

Accepted Answer

THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana that produces the "high" sensation.

Question 5

Drug "effects":
A) are the same as drug "actions."
B) are highly specific and constant.
C) are nonspecific and variable.
D) are as predictable as mixing two chemicals in the lab.
E) refer exclusively to biophysical reactions.

Accepted Answer

Drug effects are nonspecific and variable because they can differ among individuals due to various factors such as age, gender, genetic makeup, and health status. This variability makes it challenging to predict precisely how a drug will affect any given individual.

Question 6

Which of the following routes of administration is the most efficient and effective in delivering a drug to the brain?
A) IV administration
B) subcutaneous administration
C) oral administration
D) dermal patch
E) smoking

Accepted Answer

Smoking is the most efficient and effective route for delivering a drug to the brain because it allows the drug to enter the bloodstream quickly through the lungs and reach the brain rapidly.

Question 7

With respect to drug effects, synergy is the ________ effect.
A) additive
B) negative
C) multiplier
D) Fibunacci
E) antagonistic

Accepted Answer

Synergy refers to a multiplier effect where the combined effect of two or more drugs is greater than the sum of their individual effects.

Question 8

Which drug combination produces the most clear-cut synergistic effect?
A) Antabuse and alcohol
B) aspirin and cannabis
C) alcohol and marijuana
D) cocaine and heroin
E) barbiturate and alcohol

Accepted Answer

Barbiturates and alcohol both depress the central nervous system. When taken together, they can produce a synergistic effect that is greater than the sum of their individual effects. This can lead to respiratory depression, coma, and even death.

Question 9

Pharmacologically, a drug "action" takes place at the:
A) molecular level.
B) behavioral level.
C) chronic level.
D) societal level.
E) global level.

Accepted Answer

Drug action primarily occurs at the molecular level, where the drug interacts with specific biological molecules such as receptors, enzymes, or ion channels, leading to a series of biochemical and physiological changes.

Question 10

The definition of the term "drug" that is central to this book is based on a substance's:
A) medical utility.
B) addictive property.
C) psychoactivity.
D) illegal status.
E) capacity to induce a lethal overdose in the user.

Accepted Answer

The term "drug" in the context described is based on a substance's psychoactivity, meaning its ability to alter perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior.

Question 11

It is virtually impossible to die of an overdose of:
A) heroin.
B) aspirin.
C) cannabis.
D) barbiturates.
E) opioids.

Accepted Answer

Cannabis has a very high safety margin and there are no documented cases of fatal overdose from cannabis alone. Its psychoactive component, THC, would require an extremely large amount to induce a lethal response, far beyond what users typically consume.

Question 12

Sedative/hypnotics are also called:
A) general depressants.
B) hallucinogens.
C) dissociative anesthetics.
D) analgesics.
E) euphoriants.

Accepted Answer

Sedative/hypnotics are classified as general depressants because they depress or slow down the body's functions, often used to induce sleep or reduce anxiety.

Question 13

Which of the following drugs generates the greatest immediate sensual appeal?
A) marijuana
B) alcohol
C) cocaine
D) LSD
E) nicotine

Accepted Answer

Cocaine is known for its intense, immediate euphoric effects, which can enhance sensations and create a heightened sense of appeal, more so than the other substances listed.

Question 14

In all probability, the psychoactivity of drugs was discovered by humans when they:
A) engaged in religious ceremonies.
B) distilled pure alcohol from wine.
C) foraged for food during the Paleolithic era.
D) took medication to treat ailments.
E) observed animals getting high as a result of ingesting plants.

Accepted Answer

Humans likely discovered the psychoactivity of drugs during the Paleolithic era when they foraged for food and encountered various plants and substances with psychoactive properties.

Question 15

The author's position on drug use and drug abuse is that all:
A) illicit drug use is drug abuse.
B) drug use, licit or illicit, is drug abuse.
C) legal drug use is abuse; no illicit drug use is drug abuse.
D) illicit drug use is drug abuse; no legal drug use is drug abuse.
E) drug abuse is drug use.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The author's position on drug use and...

Question 16

Some drug effects take place over the long run; others are more short-term. Which of the following distinctions or dimensions is this difference relevant for?
A) the acute-chronic distinction
B) the ED/LD ratio
C) effective dose versus lethal dose
D) route of administration
E) the central nervous system (CNS)

Accepted Answer

The acute-chronic distinction directly refers to the timeframe over which drug effects occur, with "acute" typically referring to short-term effects and "chronic" to long-term effects.

Question 17

What happens after heroin enters the body? It breaks down into:
A) THC.
B) morphine.
C) methamphetamine.
D) amphetamine.
E) LSD.

Accepted Answer

Heroin is metabolized into morphine in the body, which then exerts its effects on the brain.

Question 18

According to the latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health, which of the following drugs is used on the greatest number of days during the prior year by past-year users?
A) marijuana
B) alcohol
C) cocaine
D) LSD
E) PCP

Accepted Answer

Marijuana is typically used on more days in the past year by its past-year users compared to other substances listed, reflecting its widespread acceptance and possibly its legal status in various regions.

Question 19

Not all drugs are addicting in the classic sense of the term. Which one of the following substances is not classically addicting?
A) alcohol
B) barbiturates
C) morphine
D) marijuana
E) heroin

Accepted Answer

Marijuana is not considered classically addicting in the same way substances like alcohol, barbiturates, morphine, and heroin are. While it can lead to psychological dependence, it lacks the severe physical withdrawal symptoms associated with the other substances listed.

Question 20

In this book, we are mainly interested in drug taking:
A) for the purpose of getting high.
B) to achieve a specific, delimited, practical, instrumental purpose.
C) healing the body.
D) healing the mind.
E) that results in arrest.

Accepted Answer

The book is about drug taking, and the author is mainly interested in drug taking for the purpose of getting high.

Quiz 1: An Introduction to Drug Use

Which drug type speeds up signals passing through the central nervous system (CNS) ?

The chemical keys of THC fit into and bind with the organic structures that control:

Which of the following drugs generates the most compulsive pattern of continued, abusive use in laboratory animals?

The psychoactive ingredient in marijuana is:

Drug "effects":

Which of the following routes of administration is the most efficient and effective in delivering a drug to the brain?

With respect to drug effects, synergy is the ________ effect.

Which drug combination produces the most clear-cut synergistic effect?

Pharmacologically, a drug "action" takes place at the:

The definition of the term "drug" that is central to this book is based on a substance's:

It is virtually impossible to die of an overdose of:

Sedative/hypnotics are also called:

Which of the following drugs generates the greatest immediate sensual appeal?

In all probability, the psychoactivity of drugs was discovered by humans when they:

The author's position on drug use and drug abuse is that all:

Some drug effects take place over the long run; others are more short-term. Which of the following distinctions or dimensions is this difference relevant for?

What happens after heroin enters the body? It breaks down into:

According to the latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health, which of the following drugs is used on the greatest number of days during the prior year by past-year users?

Not all drugs are addicting in the classic sense of the term. Which one of the following substances is not classically addicting?

In this book, we are mainly interested in drug taking: