Health 1100 UVU 2018 TEST 7

People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience neither tolerance nor withdrawal. tolerance but not withdrawal. both tolerance and withdrawal. withdrawal but not tolerance.

both tolerance and withdrawal.

The process of freeing the body from an addictive substance is known as detoxification. counseling. rehabilitation. mainlining.

detoxification.

When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved? amphetamine ketamine dopamine melamine

dopamine

Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is intended is drug tolerance. drug abuse. drug misuse. drug use.

drug misuse.

David spends four hours a day lifting weights and is at the point of obsession about his fitness routine to the extent that he will miss classes and outings with friends so he can go to the gym. He most likely suffers from which of the following disorders? anorexia nervosa bipolar disorder bulimia exercise addiction

exercise addiction

Heroin has a high potential for addiction and limited medical use. high potential for addiction and accepted medical use. high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use. low potential for addiction and no accepted medical use.

high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use.

Opioids are also called depressants. narcotics. stimulants. hallucinogens.

narcotics.

According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students EXCEPT participation in college sports. genetics and family history of addiction. mental health problems. substance use in high school.

participation in college sports.

Among American adults, the second most commonly abused type of drug, after marijuana, is ergogenic drugs. inhalants. over-the-counter drugs. prescription drugs.

prescription drugs.

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. may cause seizures. alters color and depth perception. negatively affects night vision.

slows reaction time and impedes decision making.

The interaction of two or more drugs in which the effects of the individual drugs are compounded or multiplied is cross-tolerance. synergism. intolerance. antagonism.

synergism

Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat hypertension. anxiety. insomnia. ADHD.

ADHD.

Psychological dependence, which involves feelings of well-being or euphoria, is completely separate from physiological dependence on a substance. True False

False

Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body? They enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters. They potentiate the effect of other drugs on the nervous system. They speed up energy metabolism and body movements. They depress or slow all body functions.

They enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters.

A synergistic drug interaction can be dangerous or even deadly. True False

True

Endorphins are hormones that act as "the body's own opioids" in their ability to reduce pain and produce feelings of well-being. True False

True

Exercise addicts turn to exercise in an attempt to meet needs for nurturance, self-esteem, etc. True False

True

Mescaline, in the form of dried peyote buttons, has long been used for religious purposes by people native to the southwestern United States and Latin America True False

True

The interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is cross-tolerance. antagonism. intolerance. synergism.

antagonism.

The development of a tolerance to one drug that reduces the effects of another similar drug is synergism. antagonism. intolerance. cross-tolerance.

cross-tolerance.

Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing denial. obsession. compulsion. loss of control.

denial.

Which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin? It is similar to marijuana in its physical effects. It can cause hallucinations. Its physical effects wear off in 1-2 hours. It is the active chemical in a type of grass.

It can cause hallucinations.

Prescription drug abuse has increased dramatically among college students over the past 10 years. True False

True

Withdrawal and tolerance are key aspects of addiction. T F

True

The most popular form of LSD is a powder that is snorted. blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed. a liquid that is injected into the veins. a pill that is swallowed.

blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.

Marijuana smoke and tobacco smoke both contain dangerous substances known as carcinogens. hallucinogens. stimulants. depressants.

carcinogens.

Long-term effects of marijuana include all the following EXCEPT increased risk of testicular cancer in males. increased risk of developing serious mental health problems. increased production of testosterone in males. increased risk of lung disorders.

increased production of testosterone in males.

Long-term effects of marijuana include all the following EXCEPT increased risk of testicular cancer in males. increased risk of lung disorders. increased production of testosterone in males. increased risk of developing serious mental health problems.

increased production of testosterone in males.

Mescaline is derived from a cactus. has a pleasant, sweet taste. takes effect very fast. is a depressant.

is derived from a cactus.

Chelsea occasionally takes aspirin to relieve a headache. Chelsea is using an over-the-counter (OTC) drug. engaging in drug abuse. using a transdermal drug. likely to develop cross-tolerance.

using an over-the-counter (OTC) drug.