"First Aid- Chapter 18: Substance Abuse and Misuse

A designer drug is: A hallucinogen, such as lysergic acid diethylamide or phencyclidine. A narcotic or stimulant that has been produced in brightly colored tablet form. A chemical variation of another substance, such as a narcotic or amphetamine. A drug taken to enhance physical performance and increase muscle mass.

A chemical variation of another substance, such as a narcotic or amphetamine.

The most widely used and abused depressant in the United States is: Phencyclidine. Alcohol. Caffeine. Valium.

Alcohol.

Which of the following are slang names for stimulants? Purple hearts, reds and brew Acid, angel dust and buttons Weed, reefer and tea Bennies, speed and meth

Bennies, speed and meth

The cycle of binging and purging is associated with which of the following disorders? Anorexia nervosa Bulimia The chronic use of hallucinogens The chronic use of marijuana

Bulimia

The most common stimulants in America are legal. Which of the following is the most commonly used stimulant? Caffeine Nicotine Crack cocaine Asthma medications

Caffeine

Aspirin is used to relieve minor pain and reduce fever. When it is overused, aspirin can: Lead to sterility and personality changes, such as aggressive behavior. Produce physical dependency by reducing pain. Create constipation, but only if more than 600 mg are taken each day. Cause inflammation of the stomach and impair normal blood clotting.

Cause inflammation of the stomach and impair normal blood clotting.

Barbiturates, benzodiazepines and alcohol are classified as which of the following? Hallucinogens Depressants Stimulants Narcotics

Depressants

Drugs like methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), often called ecstasy, belong to a category of substances known as which of the following? Stimulants Hallucinogens Depressants Designer drugs

Designer drugs

True or false: For you to give care to a person who has overdosed on a substance, you must first determine what substance has been abused.

False

True or false: The treatment of substance abuse is more cost-effective than any efforts at prevention.

False

Hallucinogens can alter one's perception of time and space and produce visual, auditory and tactile delusions. Other effects of hallucinogen use include which of the following? Feelings of being threatened and irrational behavior Pain relief and sleep enhancement Increased energy and enhanced performance Irritation of the digestive tract

Feelings of being threatened and irrational behavior

You come upon a person who has a flushed face and is claiming to hear noises that you cannot hear. The person initially is calm but then suddenly becomes quite upset and agitated. You suspect that the person might have abused or misused which substance? Stimulant Cannabis product Depressant Hallucinogen

Hallucinogen

LSD, psilocybin, PCP and mescaline are all examples of which of the following? Narcotics Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens

Hallucinogens

Nitrous oxide, acetone, butane and kerosene are all examples of: Inhalants. Depressants. Narcotics. Stimulants.

Inhalants.

The most widely used illicit drug in the United States is: LSD. Alcohol. Marijuana. Heroin.

Marijuana.

Morphine, oxycodone and heroin are all examples of: Depressants. Narcotics. Hallucinogens. Stimulants.

Narcotics.

You should care for substance abuse or misuse using the same general principles recommended for care for: Poisoning. Life-threatening conditions. Psychiatric emergencies. Any emergency.

Poisoning.

The easiest way to prevent the accidental misuse of a medicinal substance is to: Mix medications only when they are of different categories. Never take a stimulant and a depressant at the same time. Take only one medication at a time. Read the product information and use it only as directed.

Read the product information and use it only as directed.

Signs and symptoms of a suspected opioid overdose include which of the following? Shallow breathing and small pupils No breathing and large pupils Fast breathing and large pupils Fast breathing and small pupils

Shallow breathing and small pupils

A person is experiencing increased mental and physical activity and temporary feelings of alertness. You feel that the person might have abused or misused which substance? Narcotic Hallucinogen Stimulant Depressant

Stimulant

A person has taken several different drugs at the same time. The signs and symptoms the person exhibits appear to be exaggerated compared to what is expected from any drug taken alone. This heightened or exaggerated effect, produced when two or more substances are used at the same time, is called which of the following? Synergistic effect Sympathetic effect Collaborative effect Collapsing effect

Synergistic effect

Which of the following is a major consideration when giving care to a person who is abusing or misusing a substance? You might be exposed to the substance if you touch the person with your bare hands. The person might become aggressive or uncooperative. You will never be able to trust anything the person tells you. The person will most likely refuse to consent to any care.

The person might become aggressive or uncooperative.

True or false: Anorexia nervosa is a disorder characterized by a long-term refusal to eat food with sufficient nutrients.

True