Question 1

A person who is physiologically dependent on a drug will experience

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A person who is physiologically dependent on a drug will experience both tolerance to the effects of the drug and withdrawal symptoms if the drug is withdrawn. Tolerance occurs when the body adapts to the drug and requires larger doses to achieve the same effects. Withdrawal can occur when a drug is abruptly stopped or the dosage is significantly reduced and can result in physical symptoms such as tremors, sweating, anxiety, and seizures.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of alcohol's effects on brain functioning?

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Alcohol impairs motor coordination and can lead to slurred speech or difficulty walking. It actually slows down brain functioning and reaction time, so choices A and D are incorrect. Improved judgment is not a typical effect of alcohol, so choice B is also incorrect.

Question 3

Tirkel steals money from his mother's handbag every time he needs to buy drugs.His substance dependence is manifested by

Accepted Answer

The behavior of stealing money to buy drugs is a clear indication of drug-seeking behavior, which is a common manifestation of substance dependence. The other options are not necessarily applicable based on the given information.

Question 4

Alcohol can initially appear to cause stimulation because it

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Alcohol has an inhibitory effect on the brain, which can initially appear to cause stimulation because it reduces inhibitions and can create a sense of euphoria. However, this can quickly lead to the depressant effects of alcohol as it continues to impair cognitive and motor functions.

Question 5

All of the following analgesic substances are classified as opiates EXCEPT ________.

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Cocaine is not classified as an opiate, it is a stimulant. The other options, codeine, heroin, and morphine, are all classified as opiates because they are derived from opium or have opium-like effects on the body.

Question 6

Angelina has had difficulty falling asleep for some time.She started taking a prescribed sleeping pill every night for her insomnia.Now,she needs the pill to fall asleep.Without it,she will toss and turn all night,getting little sleep.Angelina is

Accepted Answer

Angelina is dependent on the sleeping pill to fall asleep, indicating a reliance on the medication for a specific function (sleep). However, there's no information suggesting she's using the medication in a way that's harmful or outside of its intended use, which would be indicative of drug abuse. Therefore, she is dependent but not drug abusive.

Question 7

In terms of substance-related disorders,the word "addiction" is most closely associated with ________.

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Addiction is most closely associated with substance dependence, as it refers to a compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences and an inability to stop using on one's own. Substance use refers to any use of a substance, while intoxication is a temporary state of being under the influence of a substance. Polysubstance abuse refers to the use of multiple substances.

Question 8

The American Psychiatric Association defines substance abuse in terms of

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The American Psychiatric Association defines substance abuse as a maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by one or more of the following within a 12-month period: recurrent substance use causing failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home; recurrent substance use in situations in which it is physically hazardous; recurrent substance-related legal problems; continued substance use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of the substance. Therefore, the correct choice is B: whether or not the substance interferes with the person's life.

Question 9

Nicolai has been an alcoholic for many years.He has also experienced major depression and manic episodes.According to Compton et al.(2003),about ________ of alcoholics also have an additional psychiatric disorder.

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According to Compton et al.(2003), about 75% of alcoholics also have an additional psychiatric disorder. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Question 10

Substance intoxication includes all of the following EXCEPT

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Substance intoxication involves the specific drug used, the amount ingested, and the individual's biological reaction to the drug. Physiological dependence on the drug is a separate issue and is not a component of substance intoxication.

Question 11

Alcoholism and substance abuse,previously considered a ________________,is now conceptualized by many as a disease.

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The answer of Alcoholism and substance abuse,previously considered a ________________,is...

Question 12

Although most psychoactive substances interact with specific substances in brain cells,the effects of ___________ are much more complex because several different neurotransmitter systems are affected.

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Alcohol's effects are more complex because it affects several different neurotransmitter systems in the brain, unlike many psychoactive substances that typically target specific neurotransmitters.

Question 13

Experts in the field of substance abuse were asked about the relative addictiveness of various drugs.At the top of the list,as most addictive,was ____________.

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The answer of Experts in the field of substance abuse...

Question 14

Which of the following would NOT be an example of substance use?

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Substance use refers to the consumption of drugs or alcohol, including activities like smoking a cigarette, drinking coffee, or taking a sleeping pill, which are all examples of using a substance. Getting drunk, however, is an outcome or effect of substance use (specifically, excessive alcohol consumption) rather than an example of the use itself.

Question 15

A perspective of substance dependence that involves "drug-seeking behaviors" includes all of the following EXCEPT

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Drug-seeking behaviors refer to the observable actions that an individual takes to obtain and use a drug despite adverse consequences. The other options listed (A, B, and C) all involve drug-seeking behaviors, such as repeatedly using the drug, having a desperate need for more of the drug, and resuming use after a period of abstinence. Option D, physical symptoms when the drug is no longer used, refers to withdrawal symptoms and is not necessarily a behavior associated with drug seeking.

Question 16

Both morphine and codeine are analgesics,which means that they

Accepted Answer

Both morphine and codeine are opioid analgesics that act on the central nervous system to relieve pain and are also known to produce a sense of euphoria. They are not known to increase alertness or cause delusions or dissociative experiences.

Question 17

The condition called delirium tremens,also known as the "DTs," involves hallucinations and body tremors during withdrawal from ____________.

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Delirium tremens is a severe complication of alcohol withdrawal that usually occurs in heavy, long-term drinkers who suddenly stop drinking or reduce their alcohol consumption. Heroin, cocaine, and marijuana withdrawal may involve some physical and psychological symptoms, but they typically do not lead to delirium tremens.

Question 18

Cameron has a cup of coffee every morning,smokes 10 cigarettes a day,and has a beer with dinner.This is an example of

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Cameron's daily habits of drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes, and having a beer with dinner can be considered substance use. Substance abuse would involve negative consequences resulting from this use, such as impaired work or social functioning. Polysubstance abuse would involve the use of multiple substances that result in negative consequences. Substance intoxication refers to the effects of a substance on an individual's behavior, mood, or cognitive functioning. Cameron's habits do not necessarily indicate intoxication.

Question 19

Alcohol and the drugs Seconal,Halcion,and Valium are all classified as ________.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol and the drugs Seconal, Halcion, and Valium are all central nervous system depressants.

Question 20

Carol has been addicted to narcotics for many years.Recently,she has been trying to quit and has not used any drugs for the last week.We can expect that Carol will be experiencing _________.

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Carol is likely to experience all of these symptoms as she undergoes withdrawal from the narcotics. Fever and chills may occur as her body temperature fluctuates. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are common symptoms of withdrawal as the body tries to rid itself of the drug. Aches and pains may occur as the body adjusts to functioning without the drug.

Quiz 11: Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders