Quiz #4
Why is it important to follow prescription instructions exactly?
1) To avoid developing a tolerance or dependence on the drug 2) To prevent harmful side effects and possible interactions 3) To prevent legal trouble by violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act
If in possession of PD's you weren't prescribed, you could face legal consequences like jail, fines, etc.
True (Legal consequences)
The benefits of prescription drugs do not outweigh the risks
False (Risks)
It is fine to use leftover painkillers to treat a new injury, if the injuries are similar.
False (Use leftover painkillers)
Only people with a family history of addiction are at risk of becoming addicted to prescriptions.
False (addiction risks)
Potential risk factors for someone getting addicted to prescription drugs include:
Family history of addiction
If you misuse or abuse stimulants, you may experience:
1) Dangerously high body temperature 2) An irregular heartbeat or heart failure 3) Seizures or Stroke
People may choose to misuse prescription drugs in order to:
1) Relieve stress 2) Be in a better mood 3) Increase their focus
Mixing a stimulant with a depressant, such as alcohol, is dangerous because:
A. The effects of stimulants can mask the effects of alcohol C. Mixing stimulants with alcohol can raise heart rate
The THC level in vaping, dabs, joints, and edibles is:
All types of cannabis have different amounts of THC
Depressants are typically prescribed to treat:
Anxiety disorders and sleep disorders
What type of information can be found on the prescription label?
Directions, drug name and strength, interactions and warnings.
Drugs that are most commonly abused increase ____ activity in the brain. This can lead to feelings of immense happiness.
Dopamine
Most people who take prescription painkillers become addicted.
False
_______________ is a sign that someone may be abusing stimulants.
Increased aggression
It is generally safe to share your prescription drugs with someone else if:
Never
____, depressants & stimulants are categories of prescription drugs which have a strong potential for abuse & addiction
Opioids
What is the main job of the lungs?
They bring in fresh oxygen, and push out unnecessary carbon dioxide
What best describes the term "tolerance?"
Withdrawal
The danger of ingesting or eating cannabis via edibles is...
You have no way of really knowing how much THC is in an edible
Smoking or vaping cannabis can:
a. Irritate the respiratory system, which includes the lungs b. Introduce the highly addictive chemical nicotine when using blunts c. Produces an aerosol or smoke that is harmful to anyone breathing it in
12. How is smoking/vaping related to coronavirus/COVID-19? (Check all that apply)
a. Smoking/vaping can make a coronavirus infection worse d. Smoking/vaping makes it easier to become infected by the coronavirus
Which of the following statements about the active ingredients in cannabis are correct? (Check all that apply)
a. THC is psychoactive (responsible for the "high") and addictive c. We don't know all the long-term effects of using CBD and THC
Which of the following is NOT true of how cannabis affects your body?
c. CBD's health effects have been studied widely by scientists