Ch 7 Reading Quiz Donatelle

Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat

ADHD

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

Long-term effects of marijuana include all the following EXCEPT

Increased production of testosterone in males.

Mescaline

Is derived from a cactus.

Which of the following statements is TRUE of cocaine?

It is an anesthetic and a stimulant

Opioids are also called

Narcotics

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

Transdermal

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

antagonism

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

both tolerance and withdrawal.

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

All types of addiction

have the potential to produce a positive mood change such as euphoria

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

Ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n)

mild hallucinogen

Morphine, codeine, and heroin are all

opioids

An aspirin taken to relieve minor muscle aches is classified as a(n)

over-the-counter (OTC) drug.

If you have questions about synergistic drug interactions involving prescription medication, you should talk to a

pharmacist or physician.

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.

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

The excessive use of a drug is

abuse

The interaction of two or more drugs in which the effects of the individual drugs are compounded or multiplied is

synergism

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

Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration.

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

They can be abused.