HLT 145 test #2

According to Uppers, Downers, All Arounders and the American Society of Addiction Medicine, alcoholism is #1. a chronic disease #2. influenced by genetic factors and heredity #3. a symptom of moral weakness #4. influenced by environmental factors A. 1, 2, and 4 only B. 2, 3, and 4 only C. 2 and 4 only D. all of the above

1, 2, and 4 only

What is the usual current strength of LSD street samples? A. 5 to 10 micrograms (μg) B. 20 to 80 μg C. 200 to 400 μg D. 800 to 1,000 μg

20 to 80 μg

Approximately how long do the effects of LSD last? A. less than 1 hour B. 1 to 2 hours C. 3 to 5 hours D. 6 to 8 hours

6 to 8 hours

Which of the following statements is true about anorexia? A. Anorexia is practiced mostly by pre-teens. B. Anorexics know how thin they are but think they should be even thinner. C. Anorexics have a distorted perception of their body's shape and size. D. Death rates among anorexia patients is up to 3% if they continue the practice eating restrictions

Anorexics have a distorted perception of their body's shape and size.

Which gene signals a susceptibility to both alcoholism and gambling? A. ALDH2 gene B. DRD2A1 allele gene C. GABRA1 D. CYP2A6

DRD2A1 allele gene

Ketamine is most similar to which drug? A. DMT B. PCP C. cannabis D. alcohol

PCP

Which statement about compulsive behaviors is true? A. Compulsive behaviors are triggered by stress, not genetic predisposition as in drug addiction. B. The reasons for compulsive behaviors are identical to those for compulsive drug use. C. Behavioral addictions are easier to overcome than drug addictions. D. Childhood abuse has no impact on behavioral addictions, unlike drug addictions.

The reasons for compulsive behaviors are identical to those for compulsive drug use.

Which statement best describes addictive behaviors? A. They alter brain chemistry in similar ways that psychoactive drugs do. B. They are not affected by the environment. C. They are a sign of weakness. D. They are 100% psychological

They alter brain chemistry in similar ways that psychoactive drugs do.

Which of the following is the correctly ordered progression for levels of alcohol use? A. abstention, experimentation, social/recreational, habituation, abuse, addiction B. experimentation, social/recreational, abuse, habituation, alcoholism C. abstention, experimentation, social/recreational, abuse, addiction D. experimentation, abstention, social/recreational, abuse, alcoholism

abstention, experimentation, social/recreational, habituation, abuse, addiction

When large amounts of alcohol are consumed more rapidly than the body can process and metabolize it, which of the following may occur? #1. alcohol poisoning #2. unconsciousness #3. respiratory and cardiac failure #4. coma and death A. 1 and 2 only B. 3 and 4 only C. 2 and 3 only D. all of the above

all of the above

Misperceiving a rope as a threatening snake is an example of A. an illusion (mistaken perceptions of real stimuli) B. a delusion (mistaken belief that is not swayed by reason) C. a hallucination (imaginary sensory experiences) D. an allegory

an illusion (mistaken perceptions of real stimuli)

Hashish is made from A. pressed psilocybin mushrooms B. cannabis resin C. synthetic chemical compounds D. tobacco

cannabis resin

Compulsive shoppers describe the same relief of bad feelings and the subsequent high as someone describing the use of A. alcohol B. marijuana C. heroin D. cocaine

cocaine

The national minimum legal drinking age in the United States is 21. Since 1993 the rate of underage binge drinking in the United States has A. decreased 30% B. increased 50% C. remained the same D. decreased 50%

increased 50%

Alcohol addiction is defined and characterized by which of the following? #1. a compulsion to drink alcohol #2. an inability to stop drinking once one starts #3. continued use of alcohol despite major life dysfunction #4. cessation of use if legal consequences due to alcohol use occur A. options 1 and 2 only B. options 2 and 3 only C. options 1, 2, and 3 only D. options 1, 2, 3, and 4

options 1, 2, and 3 only

Drugs that stimulate which neurotransmitter have the potential to treat sexual addiction? A. acetylcholine B. dopamine C. serotonin D. GABA

serotonin

Which of the following statements are characteristic of the phenylalkylamine psychedelicspeyote (mescaline) and MDMA (ecstasy)? #1. They take several hours to reach their peak. #2. They have stimulant properties similar to amphetamine. #3. They have depressant properties similar to alcohol. #4. They are short-acting drugs. A. statements 1 and 2 only B. statements 2 and 3 only C. statements 1, 2, and 3 only D. statements 2, 3, and 4 only

statements 1 and 2 only

The sensation of a big win for a gambler is the equivalent of A. the elation of buying a car B. getting a raise C. an alcohol-induced buzz D. the first intense rush from cocaine

the first intense rush from cocaine

The term chasing in problem gambling means A. going from tournament to tournament as a way of life'. B. to move quickly from one table to another to change one's luck C. to try to recoup gambling losses by continuing to gamble D. to drink while gambling

to try to recoup gambling losses by continuing to gamble

Which of the following statements is true about cirrhosis? A. It is easily treated by medication and reversed with abstinence. B. It is caused by the toxic effects of alcohol, free radicals, and acetaldehyde. C. It is most prevalent among women. D. all of the above

It is caused by the toxic effects of alcohol, free radicals, and acetaldehyde.

When does a compulsive shopper experience the highest level of excitement? A. right before deciding to purchase an item B. right after completing the purchase C. once he or she gets the purchases home D. on the way to the store

right before deciding to purchase an item

In the United States, approximately what percentage of hospital admissions are due to medical complications related alcohol use? A. 5-10% B. 25-30% C. 50-55% D. 60-65%

25-30%

The hallucinogenic effects of salvia divinorum last for A. 30 minutes B. 1 to 2 hours C. 6 to 8 hours D. 12 to 24 hours

30 minutes

Which is the most compulsive kind of gambler? A. pathological gambler B. at-risk gambler C. recreational gambler D. social gambler

pathological gambler

The average street cost for an ounce of marijuana in the United States is A. $100 to $150 B. $200 to $400 C. $500 to $600 D. $800 to $1,000

$200 to $400

Which of the following alcoholic drinks are equivalent to one standard drink?#1. one 12 oz. beer #2. one 5 oz. glass of wine #3. one Long Island ice tea (mixed drink) #4. a single 1.5-ounce shot of liquor A. 1, 2, and 3 only B. 1, 2, and 4 only C. all of the above D. none of the above

1, 2, and 4 only

Alcoholics are likely to experience which of the following problems with their memory? A. retrospective memory (past events) B. prospective memory (day to day) C. both A and B D. neither A nor B

both A and B

Binge drinking causes the most problems and is defined as A. five or more drinks for men at one sitting B. four or more for women at one sitting C. both A and B D. neither A nor B

both A and B

People who smoke marijuana commonly present with which physical ailments? A. decreased appetite B. chronic bronchitis C. eye disorders from intense hallucinations D. ringing in the ears

chronic bronchitis

The psychological effects of marijuana withdrawal include which of the following? #1. anger #2. depression #3. anxiety #4. irritability A. effects 1 and 2 only B. effects 3 and 4 only C. effects 1, 2, and 3 only D. effects 1, 2, 3, and 4

effects 1, 2, 3, and 4

Easy access to alcohol, a permissive societal view of drinking, unsafe living conditions, poor nutrition, and limited access to healthcare and drug recovery programs are examples of what factors associated with increased alcohol use? A. environmental B. psychological C. behavioral D. hereditary

environmental

Which of the following designations characterizes all arounders? #1. hallucinogens #2. psychedelics #3. perception stabilizers #4. CNS stabilizers A. numbers 1 and 2 only B. numbers 2 and 3 only C. numbers 3 and 4 only D. numbers 1 and 3 only

numbers 1 and 2 only

Which statement best describes binge eating? A. regularly eating large amounts of food at one sitting, without vomiting B. a weight gain of 30% over a normal actuarial table weight C. a compulsion toward high-fat and high-carbohydrate foods D. compulsive eating and vomiting

regularly eating large amounts of food at one sitting, without vomiting