Question 1

A new wave of narcotics addiction and overdoses has followed the more recent introduction of another opium derivative called

Accepted Answer

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It has been a significant factor in the recent increase in opioid addiction and overdose deaths.

Question 2

Regarding the approaches used to quit smoking, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The "cold turkey" approach, which involves abruptly stopping smoking without the aid of cessation aids or therapies, is not universally considered the most effective method for producing permanent nonsmokers. Success rates for quitting smoking can vary widely among individuals, and many find methods such as nicotine replacement therapy, medications, or gradual reduction to be more effective.

Question 3

Greg has been abusing a drug that is commonly called "horse" or "dope," which is the highly addictive opioid called

Accepted Answer

Heroin is commonly referred to as "horse" or "dope" and is a highly addictive opioid.

Question 4

Which of the following listed would be the LEAST effective means for stopping smoking?

Accepted Answer

The "cold turkey" approach, which involves abruptly stopping smoking without any gradual reduction or support, is generally considered the least effective method for most people because it doesn't address the underlying addiction or provide any mechanisms for coping with withdrawal symptoms.

Question 5

Which of the following can produce a powerful feeling of euphoria ("rush")accompanied by a reduction of anxiety, relaxation, and pain relief with higher doses impairing breathing and causing death?

Accepted Answer

Opioids are known for producing a strong sense of euphoria, along with pain relief and relaxation. At higher doses, they can depress breathing, leading to fatal outcomes.

Question 6

Which of the following drugs is NOT considered a opioid?

Accepted Answer

GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyric acid) is not considered an opioid. It is a central nervous system depressant and is often categorized as a sedative or a psychoactive substance. Codeine, heroin, and oxycodone are all opioids, which act on opioid receptors in the brain to produce pain-relieving and euphoric effects.

Question 7

Narcotics addicts are often treated with which drug that reduces the narcotics "rush," making it much easier to go through withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Methadone is used in the treatment of narcotics addiction because it can reduce the "rush" associated with narcotics use without producing the same high, making withdrawal and the process of quitting much easier for the addict.

Question 8

Which of the following is derived by further refining morphine and is widely thought to be the most addictive drug of all?

Accepted Answer

Heroin is derived by further refining morphine, which itself is extracted from the poppy plant. Heroin is widely considered to be extremely addictive, more so than many other substances.

Question 9

Smoking is more than a nicotine delivery system for most smokers. The entire ritual of smoking is itself a positive experience. For this reason, which of the following would be most helpful in breaking this pleasurable ritual?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral self-management techniques are most effective in breaking the pleasurable ritual of smoking because they focus on changing specific behaviors and habits associated with smoking, such as the ritualistic aspects of the habit. These techniques can include strategies for avoiding triggers, finding alternative behaviors, and using rewards for abstinence, directly addressing the behavioral component of the smoking habit.

Question 10

In suppressing their cravings during the withdrawal period from nicotine, many people find that using nicotine patches or gum tend to help as well as medications, such as

Accepted Answer

Bupropion is a medication that has been found to help people quit smoking by reducing cravings and withdrawal effects.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the effects of opioids?

Accepted Answer

Opioids are known for their pain-relieving and relaxing effects. At high doses, they can impair breathing, but they typically do not increase anxiety; instead, they may actually reduce it.

Question 12

According to your textbook, which of the following would NOT be classified as a scheduled gradual reduction technique?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to your textbook, which of the...

Question 13

Which two opioids are refined from opium and widely used as pain killers?

Accepted Answer

Morphine and codeine are both opioids that are directly refined from opium and are commonly used for pain relief.

Question 14

Opioids would be considered

Accepted Answer

Opioids are classified as depressants because they slow down the operation of the central nervous system, reducing pain and inducing sleep, rather than stimulating or enhancing physical or mental processes.

Question 15

Since just holding a cigarette, dangling it between the lips, or even seeing a favorite smoking chair can give a smoker pleasure, which technique can be very useful for breaking the habit of smoking?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral self-management involves strategies to help individuals change their behavior by identifying triggers and developing coping mechanisms, making it useful for breaking habits like smoking.

Question 16

Carmen, Jill, and Alexia are trying to quit smoking. Carmen delays when she has her first cigarette each morning and tries to delay it a little longer each day. Jill is gradually reducing the total number of cigarettes she smokes each day. Alexia quits smoking for one week, then quits again, a week at a time, continuing until she quits completely. Which of the following statements best describes these procedures?

Accepted Answer

Carmen, Jill, and Alexia are all employing variations of the scheduled gradual reduction method, where they systematically reduce their smoking over time, which is a recognized approach to quitting smoking.

Question 17

Which of the following is secreted by poppy seedpods and has been used for centuries to produce pain relief?

Accepted Answer

Opium is secreted by poppy seedpods and has been used for centuries for its pain-relieving properties.

Question 18

The best chance of success in quitting smoking comes when the smoker combines the desire to quit with

Accepted Answer

The most effective strategy for quitting smoking involves combining medication to address physical addiction with counseling or psychological support to tackle the behavioral and emotional aspects of addiction. This comprehensive approach addresses both the physical and psychological components of nicotine dependence.

Question 19

A scheduled gradual approach to quitting smoking

Accepted Answer

A gradual approach to quitting smoking tends to work better for most people as it allows them to slowly reduce their dependence on nicotine and develop coping strategies for cravings.

Question 20

Morphine and codeine would be considered

Accepted Answer

Morphine and codeine are classified as opioids, which are substances that act on opioid receptors to produce morphine-like effects, primarily used for pain relief.

Quiz 5: States of Consciousness