HLTH 231 CH 8

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Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat insomnia. anxiety. ADHD. hypertension.

ADHD.

Which of the following is TRUE about inhalants? The effects last for days. They reach the bloodstream 10 minutes after inhalation. Doses are difficult to control because of individual lung capacities. The products used are illegal for purchase by minors.

Doses are difficult to control because of individual lung capacities.

Which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin? It is the active chemical in a type of grass. It is similar to marijuana in its physical effects. Its physical effects wear off in 1-2 hours. It can cause hallucinations.

It can cause hallucinations.

Which of the following statements is TRUE of cocaine? It is a central nervous system depressant. It is available in only one form. It is an anesthetic and a stimulant. It is sometimes prescribed in moderation as an antidepressant.

It is an anesthetic and a stimulant.

Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine? It can be snorted, smoked, injected, or orally ingested. It can produce a high lasting over 8 hours when smoked. It takes long-term use to develop tolerance. It destroys dopamine receptors.

It takes long-term use to develop tolerance.

Which of the following statements about Internet addiction is true? Middle-age adults are more likely to become addicted to the Internet than young adults. A majority of college students report that Internet use and computer games have interfered with their academic performance. People with Internet addiction tend to have lower grades and poorer job performance than others who are not addicted. An estimated 2% of Internet users experience Internet addiction.

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

All of the following statements about the effects of chronic marijuana use are true EXCEPT: Marijuana use during pregnancy causes subtle brain changes that increase the risk for memory and attention problems in offspring. Vaping marijuana is associated with fewer adverse effects on the lungs than smoking marijuana. Men who use marijuana weekly or more often have about twice the risk for testicular cancer as men who do not use marijuana. The lungs of marijuana smokers are exposed to more tar per breath than the lungs of tobacco smokers.

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

Diet pills contain ingredients such as caffeine, and can therefore act in what way on the body? as a depressant as a narcotic as a stimulant as a hallucinogen

as a stimulant

Stimulants act by increasing the activity of the central nervous system. peripheral nervous system. parasympathetic nervous system. autonomic nervous system.

central nervous system.

When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved? dopamine amphetamine melamine ketamine

dopamine

Compulsive buying disorder is often associated with financial problems. exercise. eating. lying.

financial problems

Chemical vapors in household products such as varnish, glues, and gasoline are examples of inhalants. club drugs. over-the-counter drugs. stimulants.

inhalants.

All of the following drugs are used to treat opioid addiction EXCEPT buprenorphine (Temgesic). naltrexone (Trexan). methadone. methamphetamine.

methamphetamine.

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 drug abuse. polydrug use. potentiation. reuptake.

polydrug use.

Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to reduce the muscle pain and spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis. to control side effects of chemotherapy such as nausea and vomiting. to forestall loss of lean muscle mass due to AIDS-wasting syndrome. to reduce appetite for weight control.

to reduce appetite for weight control.

Chelsea occasionally takes aspirin to relieve a headache. Chelsea is likely to develop cross-tolerance. engaging in drug abuse. using a transdermal drug. using an over-the-counter (OTC) drug.

using an over-the-counter (OTC) drug.

A substance intended to affect the structure or function of the body or mind through chemical action is a drug. a prescription drug. an illicit drug. a synergistic drug.

a drug.

Which type of drug is defined as having the potential to alter a person's mood or behavior? recreational drug psychoactive drug illicit drug over-the-counter drug

psychoactive drug

Which of the following is TRUE about steroids? Use in intercollegiate sports has been increasing over the past two decades. Adverse effects include mood swings, elevated cholesterol levels, acne, and hypertension. They are used more by women than men. They are used to produce a lean and streamlined physique and to enhance aerobic capacity.

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

Which of the following is NOT true about PCP? It can cause nausea and vomiting and reduce heart and respiratory rate. It is still used for surgery in some states. It was first used as an anesthetic. Its effects are unpredictable.

It is still used for surgery in some states.

Which of the following is TRUE about gambling addictions? Gambling problems are greater among individuals with high socioeconomic status. Gambling problems do not tend to become worse over time. Most compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement even more than from money. People with a compulsive gambling disorder and people who abuse drugs have entirely different cravings and highs.

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

Which of the following is true about drug abuse treatment? Treating drug and alcohol abuse is much more costly in the long run than not treating. Only 10% of Americans addicted to drugs or alcohol receive treatment. In most cases, an addiction to drugs or alcohol can be considered cured once detoxification has been achieved. One out of every 100 Americans age 12 or older needed treatment for drug or alcohol abuse in 2015.

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

Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body? They depress or slow all body functions. They speed up energy metabolism and body movements. They enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters. They potentiate the effect of other drugs on the nervous system.

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

The excessive use of a drug is misuse. abuse. tolerance. dependence.

abuse

The interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is synergism. antagonism. cross-tolerance. intolerance.

antagonism

The most popular form of LSD is a pill that is swallowed. a powder that is snorted. a liquid that is injected into the veins. blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.

blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.

People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience tolerance but not withdrawal. both tolerance and withdrawal. neither tolerance nor withdrawal. withdrawal but not tolerance.

both tolerance and withdrawal.

Bath salts can produce anxiety, agitation, hallucinations, and paranoia when used at high doses. are powders that release an intoxicating fragrance when poured into hot water. can cause a rapid drop in blood pressure and heart rate when ingested, snorted, or injected. are a relatively new form of MDMA.

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

Which of the following is an example of a process addiction? compulsive gambling a disciplined exercise routine regular Internet use alcoholism

compulsive gambling

Over-the-counter drugs commonly abused by teens and young adults include pain relievers, muscle relaxants, and sleep aids. antacids, pain relievers, and diet aids. diuretics, vitamins, and herbal supplements. cough and cold medicines and diet and sleep aids.

cough and cold medicines and diet and sleep aids.

Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is intended is drug abuse. drug misuse. drug use. drug tolerance.

drug misuse.

Addictive substances and behaviors do not necessarily have negative consequences. have the potential to produce a positive mood change. involve some type of substance abuse. eventually lose their hold on a person over time.

have the potential to produce a positive mood change.

Heroin has a low potential for addiction and no medical use. high potential for addiction and limited medical use. high potential for addiction and no medical use. high potential for addiction and medical use.

high potential for addiction and no medical use.

A large dose of cocaine can cause a sustained high. increased heart rate and blood pressure. increased appetite and fatigue. decreased heart rate and blood pressure.

increased heart rate and blood pressure.

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 synergism. cross-tolerance. intolerance. antagonism.

intolerance.

Marijuana today is not subject to state or federal drug laws. legal for medical purposes in 28 states. less of a health risk than it used to be. not able to be orally ingested.

legal for medical purposes in 28 states.

Ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n) antidepressant. anesthetic. mild hallucinogen. narcotic.

mild hallucinogen

Ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n) anesthetic. antidepressant. narcotic. mild hallucinogen.

mild hallucinogen.

Opioids are also called depressants. narcotics. hallucinogens. stimulants.

narcotics.

According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students EXCEPT genetics and family history of addiction. participation in college sports. fraternity or sorority membership. substance use in high school.

participation in college sports.

Therapeutic communities are a type of outpatient behavioral treatment. individual therapy. 12-step program. residential treatment.

residential treatment.

All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT that they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour. they are inserted into the vagina or anus. they enable a drug to be released into the bloodstream. they are designed to melt at body temperature.

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

Using a nicotine patch for smoking cessation is an example of which route of administration? oral ingestion injection transdermal inhalation

transdermal

In a synergistic drug interaction an individual develops a tolerance to one drug that increases his or her tolerance to another drug. two drugs multiply each other's effects. one drug blocks the action of another drug. two or more drugs combine to produce extremely uncomfortable reactions.

two drugs multiply each other's effects.


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