Health 1 Chapter 8 Test
The interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is
antagonism.
The fastest-acting method of drug administration is
inhalation.
Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat
ADHD.
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that prescription drug abuse is so common?
Prescription drugs have few side effects.
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.
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.
Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing
denial.
Anabolic steroids are a type of
ergogenic drug.
Heroin has a
high potential for addiction and no medical use.
A large dose of cocaine can cause
increased heart rate and blood pressure.
All of the following drugs are used to treat opioid addiction EXCEPT
methamphetamine.
Which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior?
striving to meet an addicted person's needs in an unhealthy way
Using a nicotine patch for smoking cessation is an example of which route of administration?
transdermal
Morphine, codeine, and heroin are all
opioids.
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.
Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
to reduce appetite for weight control.
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.
Opioids are also called
Narcotics.
The process of freeing the body from an addictive substance is known as
detoxification.
When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved?
dopamine
Treatment approaches for college students who develop drug addictions include all of the following approaches EXCEPT
extrasensory perception therapy.
To help him fight his addiction to alcohol, Andy's physician has prescribed a drug that will make him feel intensely uncomfortable if he drinks alcohol. This type of response is called
intolerance.
According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students EXCEPT
participation in college sports.
