HPE 101 Chapter 8 Addictions/ Drug Abuse

which of the following is true about steroids

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

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

antagonism

Colby has been prescribed a drug called Ativan for anxiety and insomnia. Colby is taking a

benzodiazepine

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

both tolerance and withdrawl

Bath salts

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

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

When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved?

dopamine

anabolic steroids are a type of

ergogenic drug

heroin has a

high potential for addiction and no medical use

chemical vapors in household products such as a varnish, glues, and gasoline are examples of

inhalants

the fastest-acting method of drug administration is

inhalation

to help him fight his addiction to alcohol, andy's physician has prescribed a drug that will make him feel intensely uncomfortable if the drinks alcohol. this type of response is called

intolerance

which of the following is true about routes of drug administration

intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration

The so-called pleasure circuit

is also known as the mesolimbic dopamine system

Which of the following statements is true of cocaine

it is an anesthetic and a stimulant

Which of the following is not true of methamphetamine

it takes long-term use to develop tolerance

all of the following drugs are used to treat opioid addiction except

methamphetamine

morphine, codeine, and heroin are all

opioids

which of the following statements about internet addiction is true

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

Terence takes several vitamin supplements as well as a prescribed cholesterol medication and an over-the-counter pain reliever for this arthritis. Terence is exhibiting

polydrug use

Among American adults, the second most commonly abused type of drug, after marijuana, is

prescription drugs

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

psychoactive drug

Derrick frequently takes an over-the-counter stimulant weight loss drug just before heading to the gym for a workout, during which he typically consumes a 16 ounce energy drink. the interaction of the drugs in these products is most likely to be

synergistic

Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body

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

Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

to reduce appetite for weight control

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

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

All of the following statements about the effects of chronic marijuana use are true except

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