Quiz 4 (drugs, alcohol, tobacco)
Amphetamines such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat
ADHD.
A standard drink is defined as one that contains which of the following?
About 14 grams of pure alcohol
Which condition results from a potentially lethal blood alcohol concentration that inhibits the brain's ability to control vital body functions?
Alcohol poisoning (acute alcohol intoxication)
The primary method used to measure the physiological and behavioral effects of alcohol is which of the following?
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is the ration of alcohol to total blood volume
Which of the following is true about gambling addictions?
Compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement rather than from money.
Alcohol had what type of effect on the central nervous system (CNS) functioning?
Depresses CNS functions
Which of the following disorders is associated with alcohol consumption during pregnancy and results in physical and mental impairments in the child?
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco are all classified as which type of drug?
Recreational
Which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior?
Striving to meet another person's needs in an obsessive and unhealthy way
People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience
both tolerance and withdrawal.
One of the most common diseases related to alcohol abuse that is among the top 10 causes of death in the United States is _______
cirrhosis of the liver.
Using a drug for a purpose other than that which it is intended is
drug misuse.
Lisa is aware that her best friend, Kim, has a drinking problem. Lisa continually makes excuses for her and often completes Kim's homework to protect her from flunking out of school. Lisa's behavior is an example of
enabling.
Heroin has a
high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use.
A large dose of cocaine can cause
increased heart rate and blood pressure.
The fastest-acting method of injection is
intravenous.
The ability of heavy drinkers to modify their behavior so they do not appear to be intoxicated is known as ____________
learned behavioral tolerance.
Opioids are also called
narcotics.
Smokeless tobacco is as addictive as cigarettes and contains more ____________
nicotine.
The major psychoactive substance in all tobacco products is _________________
nicotine.
An aspirin taken to relive minor muscle aches is classified as a(n)
over-the-counter (OTC) drug
The percentage of alcohol in an alcoholic beverage is referred to as its __________
proof.
Tobacco smoke in the immediate environment that is inhaled by nonsmokers is known as ___________
sidestream of secondhand smoke
Marijuana use can present clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it
slows reaction time and impedes decision-making.
Ecstasy is a
stimulant and a mild hallucinogen.
Since women have only about half as much of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase that breaks down alcohol in the stomach, what effect can this have?
Women ten to become intoxicated much faster than men drinking the same amount of alcohol.
What is the primary reason smokers have such a high risk of heart disease?
Smoking accelerates the rate of plaque build-up in the heart and vessels.
Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on chemical neurotransmission?
They enhance, suppress, or interfere with it.
Carbonated beverages have what effect on the body's absorption of alcohol?
They increase the rate of absorption.
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?
Exercise addiction