CH 10- Practice Test: Drugs

The method of drug use that involves ingesting drugs by mouth is known as the ______ route of administration. Multiple choice question. injection application to mucous membranes inhalation oral ingestion

oral ingestion

Alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine all change the body primarily by changing its ______. Multiple choice question. skeletal structure chemical actions genetic heritage outward appearance

chemical actions

People who abuse heroin are at higher risk for all of the following health conditions, EXCEPT Multiple Choice colon cancer. collapsed veins. kidney disease. hepatitis.

colon cancer.

Select all that apply Supporters for making marijuana use legal claim that it can help people with ______. Multiple select question. asthmatic conditions nausea associated with chemotherapy sleep apnea glaucoma

nausea associated with chemotherapy glaucoma

The term illicit drug use means the use of ______. Multiple choice question. prescription drugs by people under the age of 18 drugs such as caffeine to stay alert illegal, nonprescription drugs prescription drugs correctly

illegal, nonprescription drugs

Drugs that are illegal for anyone to possess, make, sell, or use are known as ______ drugs. Multiple choice question. illicit over-the-counter pharmaceutical approved

illicit

Select all that apply The effect of opiates on the brain are to do which of the following? Multiple select question. increase pleasure reduce pain provide criticism fight infection

increase pleasure reduce pain

Select all that apply Side effects of using cocaine and crack cocaine include ______. Multiple select question. muscle relaxation increased heart rate decreased motor activity suppressed appetite

increased heart rate suppressed appetite

Select all that apply Which of the following are routes of administration of drugs? Multiple select question. injection inhalation suggestion observation

injection inhalation

Which of the following drugs has the highest number of users in the United States? Multiple choice question. heroin cocaine marijuana LSD

marijuana

Using chemicals such as glues, paints, or solvents in ways not recommended by their manufacturers is considered drug ______. Multiple choice question. abuse withdrawal misuse regulation

misuse

A person might react differently if he takes a drug alone at home versus taking the drug in a noisy club full of strangers. This is an example of how the effect of the drug could be influenced by the characteristics of the ______. Multiple choice question. anatomy person situation drug

situation

Which class of drugs is used to treat attention deficient/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Multiple choice question. opioids hallucinogenics stimulants depressants

stimulants

Which type of drug has effects similar to the response evoked during the fight-or-flight reaction? Multiple Choice inhalants depressants stimulants opiates

stimulants

An addictive psychoactive drug activates the Multiple choice question. pleasure and reward pathway of the brain. energy production in the mitochondria. growth hormone in the glands. white blood cells in the blood.

pleasure and reward pathway of the brain.

Lean is a name for an emerging drug that is a ______. Multiple choice question. an anabolic steroid a synthetic cannabinoid prescription-strength cough syrup containing codeine and promethazine mixed with soda

prescription-strength cough syrup containing codeine and promethazine mixed with soda

A trend among Americans aged 18 to 25 is increasing misuse of ______. Multiple choice question. prescription-type drugs drugs used in trials and tests injected drugs such as heroin over-the-counter drugs

prescription-type drugs

Opioids have a long history in medicine. They have helped people ______. Multiple choice question. relieve their pain treat constipation stop vomiting cure bacterial infections

relieve their pain

According to research, in 2017, what percentage of the U.S. population aged 12 or older had used an illicit (illegal) drug in the past 30 days? Multiple choice question. 50 11.2 30 2.8

11.2

Cocaine is an example of a ______. Multiple choice question. CNS depressant hallucinogen CNS stimulant inhalant

CNS stimulant

Select all that apply Which of the following statements are true concerning marijuana smoke? Multiple select question. It contains THC. Frequent use can lead to coughing. It is irritating to the lungs. It is soothing to the lungs.

It contains THC. Frequent use can lead to coughing. It is irritating to the lungs.

Select all that apply Illicit drug use creates economic costs for which of the following reasons? Multiple select question. It increases the amount spent on law enforcement. It lowers the amount of money that needs to be spent on social welfare programs. It leads to missed days of work for users and drug-crime victims. It allows people to work more quickly and efficiently.

It increases the amount spent on law enforcement. It leads to missed days of work for users and drug-crime victims.

Also known as Ecstasy, this drug has effects that are similar to those of stimulants and hallucinogens. Multiple choice question. methamphetamine heroin cocaine MDMA

MDMA

What Schedule I drug is a controlled powdery substance that is very popular at music festivals and can produce the effects of both hallucinogens and stimulants? Multiple choice question. Mary hash MDMA crack

MDMA

Select all that apply Recently emerging drugs of abuse include ______. Multiple select question. marijuana heroin Purple Drank anabolic steroids Spice

Purple Drank anabolic steroids Spice

Although chemically different, bath salts produce effects similar to ______. Multiple choice question. MDMA cocaine caffeine amphetamines

amphetamines

The use of which of the following drugs without medical supervision is higher for those in college? Multiple Choice narcotics other than heroin pain relievers amphetimines benzodiazepines

amphetimines

What drug contains a stimulant found in the khat plant? Multiple choice question. marijuana crack cocaine bath salts mescaline

bath salts

What is an opioid? Multiple choice question. a form of drug that causes alertness and inability to sleep due to brain stimulation a drug that leads the user to experience vivid hallucinations a substance commonly found in tobacco products such as cigars and cigarettes any of several natural or synthetic drugs that are derived from the seed pod of the opium poppy

any of several natural or synthetic drugs that are derived from the seed pod of the opium poppy

Inhalants can be particularly dangerous because they ______. Multiple choice question. affect the skin more than the brain are found in everyday products such as gasoline and glue do not produce side effects unless they are used in great quantities have plant products as their active ingredients are injected into the veins

are found in everyday products such as gasoline and glue

Almost 40 percent of those who misused pain relievers in the past year obtained them through what source? Multiple Choice black market dealers their physicians the use of illegal prescriptions a friend or relative

a friend or relative

Using a drug in dangerous amounts or situations is known as drug ______. Multiple choice question. withdrawal abuse regulation misuse

abuse

Which of the following BEST describes a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences? Multiple Choice drug withdrawal drug abuse drug misuse addiction

addiction

How soon can dependence of cocaine occur? Multiple choice question. after about 100 uses after a few uses after years of use after one use

after a few uses

Harm-reduction strategies work on the assumption that ______. Multiple choice question. the drug problem can be eliminated if punishments are strict enough the flow of drugs into the country must be stopped drug activity is a normal, healthy expression of frustration with modern stressors complete elimination of drug activity is impossible

complete elimination of drug activity is impossible

Methamphetamine is an extremely dangerous form of amphetamine because it ______. Multiple choice question. contains a large amount of toxic chemicals is commonly found in drinks such as coffee and tea can easily be grown in home gardens is less addictive and less regulated than other types of drugs

contains a large amount of toxic chemicals

After only a few uses of cocaine, a person can become accustomed to it and thus reach a state of Multiple choice question. osmosis. dependence. disgust. withdrawal.

dependence.

Which of the following is a type of drug that decreases nervous or muscular activity and causes drowsiness or sleep? Multiple choice question. steroid depressant antifungal stimulant

depressant

What is the most characteristic effect of hallucinogens? Multiple choice question. pain relief and an intense rush in high doses a feeling of intense euphoria alertness and a feeling of energy distorted visual and auditory perceptions

distorted visual and auditory perceptions

The repeated use of an addictive psychoactive drug shuts down the brain's normal production of this hormone and neurotransmitter, leaving the user unable to experience pleasure or make good decisions. Multiple choice question. uracil glucose plasma dopamine

dopamine

Which of the following terms refers to a nonfood substance that is intended to affect the structure or function of the body? Multiple choice question. liquid plasma drug potion

drug

Generally speaking, heroin is a ______. Multiple choice question. pharmaceutical drug drug of medicine clinical drug drug of abuse

drug of abuse

Opiates are especially addictive because they not only produce pleasure but also act like pain-blocking brain chemicals called ______. Multiple choice question. accumbens neurons endorphins amphetamines

endorphins

Which of the following is not one of the major three government approaches to the drug problem? Multiple choice question. harm reduction supply reduction enjoyment reduction demand reduction

enjoyment reduction

Like most other drugs, alcohol and tobacco are considered to be illicit drugs. True or False

false

The terms drug misuse and drug abuse are interchangeable. True or False

false

All of the following are effects brought on by the use of stimulants except ______. Multiple choice question. fatigue accelerated heart rate heightened alertness increased muscle tension

fatigue

Select all that apply Which of the following are examples of harm-reduction strategies? Multiple select question. using dogs to sniff out drugs at airports giving heroin addicts an addictive but less debilitating drug, such as methadone needle exchange programs sending drug users to jail for long sentences

giving heroin addicts an addictive but less debilitating drug, such as methadone needle exchange programs

LSD and peyote are examples of ______. Multiple choice question. opioids depressants hallucinogens amphetamines

hallucinogens

Unlike morphine, heroin ______. Multiple choice question. is unlikely to permanently damage organs seldom leads to serious addiction is almost completely a drug of abuse has many legitimate medical applications

is almost completely a drug of abuse

The most significant long-term effect of heavy usage of inhalants is ______. Multiple choice question. moderate muscle weakness lasting brain damage intermittent dizziness a continual sense of euphoria

lasting brain damage

Select all that apply The effects of central nervous system depressants can ______. Multiple select question. lead to dependence lead to a dangerously increased pulse be deadly if mixed with other depressants be counteracted by cocaine and aspirin

lead to dependence be deadly if mixed with other depressants

Drugs prescribed by a doctor, drugs sold over-the-counter, and herbal remedies are types of ______ drugs. Multiple choice question. illicit legal nonmedical illegal

legal

Stimulants speed up activity mostly in the brain and the ______. Multiple choice question. sympathetic nervous system skeletal muscle system digestive system immune system

sympathetic nervous system

Select all that apply A drug's effect on a person depends on the characteristics of which of the following? Multiple select question. the economy the situation in which the drug is taken the person taking the drug the drug

the situation in which the drug is taken the person taking the drug the drug

A drug is any natural or artificial substance, other than food, intended to affect the structure or function of the body through its chemical action. True or False

true

Ativan is an anti-anxiety drug. True or False

true

Users can develop a tolerance to stimulants and experience serious withdrawal effects without becoming physically dependent on them. True or False

true