Chapter 17 test health

d

a chemical substance that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy or sell is known as a(n) a. over-the-counter drug b. prescription drug c. medicine d. illegal drug

b

A psychoactive drug that slows brain and body reactions is called a(n) a. amphetamine. b. depressant. c. stimulant. d. hallucinogen.

a

If a person offering you drugs continues to pressure you, the best thing to do is a. remove yourself from the situation. b. keep saying "No thanks" until the person stops pressuring you. c. try the drugs just once to get the person off your back. d. engage the person in a debate about the risks of drug abuse.

d

If you decide that stresses and problems in your life are too much to manage, you should a. forget about them and hope they eventually go away. b. take a hallucinogen, like PCP, to take your mind off things. c. try taking a depressant, like heroin, to help you relax. d. find someone to talk to.

c

One example of drug misuse is a. taking cough medicine with the right foods at the right time of day. b.smoking marijuana c. not taking an over-the-counter drug for the correct period of time. d. taking a prescription painkiller to cause a "high"

b

What action is LEAST helpful for a friend who abuses drugs? a. asking another friend for help b. judging your friend c. explaining how your friend's behavior affects you d. doing what you say you're going to do

d

Which of the following is a sign of possible drug abuse? a. participation in normal activities b. openness about problems c. good performance at school d. major changes in behavior or personality

b

Which of the following is an example of drug abuse? a. Forgetting to take cough medicine with the proper foods. b. Deliberately taking cough syrup for purposes other than treating a cough. c. Mistakenly taking more cough syrup than is recommended to treat a cough. d. Using cough syrup per label instructions to treat a cough.

c

Which of the following statements about marijuana is true? a. Marijuana has no lasting negative health effects. b. Marijuana only acts as a depressant. c. Marijuana use makes driving a car extremely dangerous. d. Marijuana cannot kill you.

c

a chemical that affects brain activity is called a(n) a. illegal drug b. medicine c. psychoactive drug d. prescription drug

d

brain cells along an activated reward pathway releases a chemical called a. cocaine b. heroin c. methamphetamine d. dopamine

a

drug misuse is the a/ improper use of medicines b. use of illegal drugs c. correct use of a prescription medicine d. intentional use of drugs for nonmusical purposes

b

the extra dopamine released during drug use can a. increase the brain's reactions to natural levels of dopamine b. lead to intense cravings for the drug when it is not available c. cause the user to feel more pleasure from normal activities d. alert the user to the harmful effects of the drug

d

when the effects of 2 or more drugs are canceled out or reduced by each other, it is called a. withdrawal b. drug synergism c. dependence d. drug antagonism

a

which of the following statements about the risks of drug abuse is true? a. people dependent on psychoactive drug may experience life threatening symptoms when they quit the drugs. b. once a baby is born, it is safe for the mother to begin abusing drugs c. the safest way to use illegal drugs is by injection d. the placenta protects is a developing baby from the drugs abused by the mother

a

which teen has the LEAST risk for abusing drugs? a. Malik has a good relationship with his mother and father b. Calvin's favorite musician performs songs about dealing and doing drugs c. Amanda is under intense pressure to win an upcoming triathlon d. Carmen has many friends who smoke marijuana

d

which teen has the greatest risk for abusing drugs? a. KI-Young is active in school government and sports b. Wesley enjoys spending lots of quality time with family and friends. c. Reena's parents make clear rules that are consistently enforced d. Jayson's gf just broke up with him, but he acts like nothing happened

c

Decreased alertness, slurred speech, drowsiness, and depressed respiration are common side effects of a. hallucinogens b. amphetamines. c. depressants. d. stimulants.