HLTH 231 Exam 2

Which of the following is TRUE about steroids?

Adverse effects include mood swings, elevated cholesterol levels, acne, and hypertension.

Which of the following statements is TRUE of cocaine?

It is an anesthetic and a stimulant

Which of the following is true about drug abuse treatment?

Only 10% of Americans addicted to drugs or alcohol receive treatment.

Which of the following statements about Internet addiction is true?

People with Internet addiction tend to have lower grades and poorer job performance than others who are not addicted.

Which of the following is TRUE about over-the-counter drugs?

They can be abused.

The interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is

antagonism

Diet pills contain ingredients such as caffeine, and can therefore act in what way on the body?

as a stimulant

Which of the following is an example of a process addiction?

compulsive gambling

Over-the-counter drugs commonly abused by teens and young adults include

cough and cold medicines and diet and sleep aids.

When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved?

dopamine

Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is intended is

drug misuse

Anabolic steroids are a type of

ergogenic drug

David spends four hours a day lifting weights and is at the point of obsession about his fitness routine to the extent that he will miss classes and outings with friends so he can go to the gym. He most likely suffers from which of the following disorders?

exercise addiction

Heroin has a

high potential for addiction and no medical use.

Marijuana today is

legal for medical purposes in 28 states.

According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students EXCEPT

participation in college sports.

Which type of drug is defined as having the potential to alter a person's mood or behavior?

psychoactive drug

All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT that

they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour.

Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

to reduce appetite for weight control.

Using a nicotine patch for smoking cessation is an example of which route of administration?

transdermal

In a synergistic drug interaction

two drugs multiply each other's effects

All of the following statements about the effects of chronic marijuana use are true EXCEPT:

Vaping marijuana is associated with fewer adverse effects on the lungs than smoking marijuana.