College Health Chapter 7
31) The most noticeable effect of the THC in marijuana is
A) bloodshot eyes.
3) Which of the following is an example of a process addiction?
A) compulsive gambling
38) Mescaline
A) is derived from a cactus.
5) Chelsea occasionally takes aspirin to relieve a headache. Chelsea is
A) using an over-the-counter (OTC) drug.
26) Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat
B) ADHD.
27) Which of the following statements is TRUE of cocaine?
B) It is an anesthetic and a stimulant.
37) The most popular form of LSD is
B) blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.
13) Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing
D) denial.
17) The so-called pleasure circuit
D) is also known as the mesolimbic dopamine system.
15) 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
A) enabling.
12) Addictive substances and behaviors
A) have the potential to produce a positive mood change.
25) A large dose of cocaine can cause
A) increased heart rate and blood pressure.
32) Long-term effects of marijuana include all the following EXCEPT
A) increased risk of testicular cancer in males.
22) If you have questions about synergistic drug interactions involving prescription medications, you should talk to a
A) pharmacist or physician.
16) Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body?
B) They enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters.
24) Heroin has a
B) high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use.
35) Morphine, codeine, and heroin are all
B) opioids.
34) Marijuana use presents clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it
B) slows reaction time and impedes decision making.
2) 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
B) tolerance.
39) Which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin?
C) It can cause hallucinations.
8) The fastest-acting method of injection is
C) intravenous.
29) Opioids are also called
C) narcotics.
9) Using a nicotine patch for smoking cessation is an example of which route of administration?
C) transdermal
40) Which of the following is NOT true about PCP?
D) It is still used by doctors in some states.
6) A substance intended to affect the structure or function of the body or mind through chemical action is
D) a drug.
1) People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience
D) both tolerance and withdrawal.
19) Mikail is attempting to reduce his caffeine consumption. Which of the following drinks that he consumes daily has the highest amount of caffeine per serving?
D) gourmet coffee
23) According to research, which of the following is a protective factor that can influence students to avoid drugs?
D) having a healthy social network
36) All of the following drugs are used to treat opioid addiction EXCEPT
D) methamphetamine.
30) Marijuana today is
D) much more potent than it was in the 1960s.
20) Which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior?
D) striving to meet another person's needs in an obsessive and unhealthy way
10) All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT that
D) they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour.
33) Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
D) to reduce appetite for weight control.
7) Which of the following is TRUE about routes of drug administration?
B) Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration.
28) Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine?
C) It takes long-term use to develop tolerance.
14) Which of the following is TRUE about gambling addictions?
C) Most compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement even more than from money.
18) Which of the following is TRUE about over-the-counter drugs?
C) They can be abused.
4) Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is intended is
C) drug misuse.
11) 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?
C) exercise addiction
21) According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students EXCEPT
C) participation in college sports.