HLTH 231 Chapter 8 quiz questions

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

B. it is still used for surgery in some states

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

Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration

All of the following drugs are used to treat opioid addiction EXCEPT a. Methamphetamine b. Naltrexone (Trexan) c. Buprenorphine (Temgesic) d. Methadone

a. Methamphetamine

The excessive use of a drug is..

abuse

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

antagonism

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

as a stimulant

Which of the following is TRUE about inhalants? a. they reach the bloodstream b. Doses are difficult to control because of individual lung capacities c. the products used are illegal for purchase by minors d. the effects last for days

b. Doses are difficult to control because of individual lung capacities

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

b. It can cause hallucinations

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

both tolerance and withdrawal

Which of the following is an example of a process addiction? a. alcoholism b. a disciplined exercise routine c. compulsive gambling d. regular internet use

c. Compulsive Gambling

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

c. it takes long-term use to develop tolerance

Stimulants act by increasing the activity of the..

central nervous system

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

cough and cold medicines and diet and sleep aids

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

d. a drug

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

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

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

Anabolic steroids are a type of _________ drug.

ergogenic drug

Addictive substances and behaviors..

have the potential to produce positive mood change

A large dose of cocaine can cause...

increased heart rate and blood pressure

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

inhalants

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...

intolerance

The so-called pleasure circuit..

is also known as the mesolimbic dopamine system

Mescaline

is derived from a cactus.

Marijuana today is...

legal for medicinal purposes in 28 states

Ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n)...

mild hallucinogen

Which of the following is TRUE about gambling addictions?

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

Opioids are also called...

narcotics

True statement about drug abuse treatment

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

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

psychoactive drug

Therapeutic communities are a type of..

residential treatment

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

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

transdermal

In a synergistic drug interaction..

two drugs multiply each other's effects

Chelsea occasionally takes aspirin to relieve a headache. Chelsea is..

using an over-the-counter (OTC) drug

The most popular form of LSD is ...

blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed

True statement about steroids.

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

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

a. people with internet addiction tend to have lower grades and poorer job performance than others who are not addicted

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

a. they enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters

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

a. to reduce appetite for weight control

All of the following statements about the effects of chronic marijuana use are true EXCEPT: a. Marijuana use during pregnancy causes subtle brain changes that increase the risk for memory and attention problems in offspring. b. Vaping marijuana is associated with fewer adverse effects on the lungs than smoking marijuana. c. 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 d. smokers are exposed to more tar per breath than the lungs of tobacco smokers.

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

Bath Salts

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

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

d. it is an anesthetic and a stimulant

Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing...

denial

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

drug misuse

Compulsive buying disorder is often associated with..

financial problems

Heroin has a..

high potential for addiction and has NO medical 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

polydrug use

What is TRUE about over-the-counter drugs?

they can be abused