HLTH 231 CH 8
Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat
ADHD
Which of the following is true about routes of drug administration?
Intravenous injection is the most dangerous form of administration
Which of the following is true about psilocybin?
It can cause hallucinations.
Which of the following statements is true of cocaine?
It is a anesthetic and a stimulant
Which of the following is not true about PCP?
It is still used for surgery in some states
Which of the following is true about gambling addictions?
Most compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement even more than the money
Which of the following statements about internet addiction is true?
People with internet addiction tend to have lower grades and poorer job performance than others who are not addicted.
The excessive use of a drug is
abuse
The most popular form of LSD is
blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.
People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience
both tolerance and withdrawal
Stimulants act by increasing the activity of the
central nervous system
Which of the following is an example of a process addiction?
compulsive gambling
Over-the-counter drugs commonly abused by teens and young adults include
cough and cold medicines and diet and sleep aids
Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing
denial
The process of freeing the body from an addictive substance is known as
detoxification
Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which is intended is
drug misuse
Compulsive buying disorder is often associated with
financial problems
Addictive substances and behaviors
hav etc potential to produce a positive mood change
Heroin has a
high potential for addiction and no medical use
A large dose of cocaine can cause
increased heart rate and blood pressure
Chemical vapors in household products such as varnish, glues, and gasoline are examples of
inhalants
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
The so-called pleasure circuit
is also known as the mesolimbic dopamine system
mescaline
is derived form a cactus
Ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n)
mild hallucinogen
Opioids are also called
narcotics
Terence takes several vitamin supplements as well as a prescribed cholesterol medication and an over-the-counter pain reliever for his arthritis. Terence is exhibiting
polydrug use
Which type of drug is defined as having the potential to alter a person's mood or behavior?
psychoactive drug
Therapeutic communities are a type of
residential treatment
Marijuana use prevents clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it
slows reaction time and impedes decision making
Which of the following Is true about over-the-counter drugs?
they can be abused
All of the following are true about suppositories expect that
they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour.
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
