Personal Fitness Chapter 7 Quiz
Stimulants act by increasing the activity of the
Central nervous system
Marijuana today is...
much more potent than it was in the 1960s.
Opioids are also called
narcotics
Which of the following is TRUE about gambling addictions?
Most compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement even more than from money
Morphine, Codeine and heroin are all
Opioids
Among American adults, the second most commonly abused type of drug, after marijuana, is
Prescription drugs
Which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior?
Striving to meet another person's needs in an obsessive and unhealthy way
Which of the following is TRUE about over-the-counter drugs?
They can be abused
Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body?
They enhance, suppress or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters
James is no longer able to feel the same effect from his drug of choice with his regular dose; he needs to increase the amount of the drug to feel the desired effect. This demonstrates...
Tolerance
A substance intended to affect the structure or function of the body or mind through chemical action is...
a drug
Diet pills contain ingredients such a caffeine and can therefore act in what way on the body?
as a stimulant
The most popular form of LSD is
blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.
The development of a tolerance to one drug that reduces the effects of another similar drug is
cross-tolerance
When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved?
dopamine
Using a drug for a purpose other than what it is intended for is...
drug misuse
Anabolic steroids are a type of
ergogenic drug
Addictive substances and behaviors...
have the potential to produce a positive mood change
Heroin has a...
high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use
Long term effects of marijuana include all the following EXCEPT...
increased production of testosterone in males
An interaction in which drugs combine in the body to produce extremely uncomfortable reactions is called
intolerance
The fastest-acting method of injection is...
intravenous
Ecstasy is a stimulant and a
mild hallucinogen
If you have questions about synergistic drug interactions involving prescription medications, you should talk to a
pharmacist or physician
Marijuana use presents clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it
slows reaction time and impedes decision making
All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT that
they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour
The interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is
antagonism
Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat...
ADHD
Chemicals in household products such as varnish, glues, and gasoline are examples of
Inhalants
Which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin?
It can cause hallucinations.
