Hlth 231 quiz 8

they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour

All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT that

methamphetamine

All of the following drugs are used to treat opioid addiction EXCEPT

Vaping marijuana is associated with fewer adverse effects on the lungs than smoking marijuana

All of the following statements about the effects of chronic marijuana use are true EXCEPT:

ergogenic drug

Anabolic steroids are a type of

can produce anxiety, agitation, hallucinations, and paranoia when used at high doses

Bath salts

using an over-the-counter (OTC) drug

Chelsea occasionally takes aspirin to relieve a headache. Chelsea is

inhalants

Chemical vapors in household products such as varnish, glues, and gasoline are examples of

financial problems

Compulsive buying disorder is often associated with

exercise addiction

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?

as a stimulant

Diet pills contain ingredients such as caffeine, and can therefore act in what way on the body?

mild hallucinogen

Ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n)

high potential for addiction and no medical use

Heroin has a

two drugs multiply each other's effects

In a synergistic drug interaction

narcotics

Opioids are also called

cough and cold medicines and diet and sleep aids

Over-the-counter drugs commonly abused by teens and young adults include

both tolerance and withdrawal

People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience

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

Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body?

central nervous system

Stimulants act by increasing the activity of the

ADHD

Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat

polydrug use

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

abuse

The excessive use of a drug is

blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed

The most popular form of LSD is

intolerance

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

drug misuse

Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is intended is

transdermal

Using a nicotine patch for smoking cessation is an example of which route of administration?

to reduce appetite for weight control

Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

legal for medical purposes in 28 states

Marijuana today is

slows reaction time and impedes decision making

Marijuana use presents clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it

is derived from a cactus

Mescaline

antagonism

The interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is

is also known as the mesolimbic dopamine system

The so-called pleasure circuit

It is an anesthetic and a stimulant

Which of the following statements is TRUE of cocaine?

psychoactive drug

Which type of drug is defined as having the potential to alter a person's mood or behavior?

residential treatment

Therapeutic communities are a type of

dopamine

When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved?

It is still used for surgery in some states

Which of the following is NOT true about PCP?

It takes long-term use to develop tolerance

Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine?

Most compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement even more than from money

Which of the following is TRUE about gambling addictions?

Doses are difficult to control because of individual lung capacities

Which of the following is TRUE about inhalants?

They can be abused

Which of the following is TRUE about over-the-counter drugs?

It can cause hallucinations

Which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin?

Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration

Which of the following is TRUE about routes of drug administration?

Adverse effects include mood swings, elevated cholesterol levels, acne, and hypertension

Which of the following is TRUE about steroids?

compulsive gambling

Which of the following is an example of a process addiction?

Only 10% of Americans addicted to drugs or alcohol receive treatment

Which of the following is true about drug abuse treatment?

People with Internet addiction tend to have lower grades and poorer job performance than others who are not addicted

Which of the following statements about Internet addiction is true?

increased heart rate and blood pressure

A large dose of cocaine can cause

a drug

A substance intended to affect the structure or function of the body or mind through chemical action is

participation in college sports

According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students EXCEPT

have the potential to produce a positive mood change

Addictive substances and behaviors