HW1

how long does it take for the average adult to metabolize four 12 ounce beans

4 hours

Binge drinking is defined for the typical adult as

4 or more drinks for females or 5 or more drinks for males in about two hours

the depressant effects of alcohol become apparent at a blood alcohol concentration

0.10 percent

one standard drink equals

12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor

what percentage of americans abstain from drinking alcohol

21 percent

Which of the following is true about steriods

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

Which of the following is TRUE about gambling addictions?

Compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement rather than from money

Eating food when drinking alcohol

slows alcohol absorption

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

transdermal

Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat

ADHD

Which of the following is an example of a process addiction?

Compulsive gmabling

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

Drug misuse

Which of the following is NOT true about illicit drugs

Most illicit drugs are not considered to be harmful

the excessive use of drug is

abuse

All of the following drugs are used to treat heroin addiction EXCEPT

buprenorphine (temgesic)

a standard rum and cola will be absorbed faster than a 5 ounce glass of wine because

carbonation causes the pyloric valve to relax

stimulants act by increasing the activity of the

central nervous system

drugs contained in household cleaning products, paints, glues, and pesticides are example of

commercial drugs

the development of a tolerance to one drug that reduces the effects of another similar drug is

cross tolerance

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

dopamine

According to research, each of the following is a protective factor that can influence students to avoid drugs?

having a healthy social network

Which of the following statements is TRUE of cocaine?

its an anesthetic and a stimulant

The main site of alcohol metabolism is the

liver

which type of drug has the potential to alter a person's mood or behavior

psychoactive drug

approximately 20 percent of alcohol is diffused through the

stomach lining

factors affecting alcohol absorption include all of the following except

the time of day the alcohol is consumed

which of the following is TRUE about over the counter drugs?

they can be abused

Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on chemical neurotransmission?

they enhance, suppress, or interfere with it

All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT

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

The most noticeable effect of the THC in marijuana is

bloodshot eyes

drinking games result in the consumption of large quantities of alcohol in a short period of time

death from alcohol poisoning

the process of feeling the body from an addictive substance is known as

detoxification

All types of addiction

have the potential to produce a positive mood change

The fastest-acting method of injection is

intravenous

Heroin has a

low potential for addiction and no accepted medical use

Ecstasy is a stimulant and an

mild hallucinogen

Marijuana today is

much more potent than it used to be

Opioids are also called

narcotics

Morphine, codeine, and heroin are all

opioids

According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students?

participation in college sports

Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT m

to reduce a appetite for weight control

Long term effects of marijuana include al the following EXCEPT

increased production of testosterone in male

Which of the following is TRUE about routes of drug administration

Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration

An aspirin taken to relieve minor muscle aches is classified as an

Over the counter

Alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco are all classified as which type of drug?

Recreational

which of the following is not true about alcohol absorption

alcohol can be diffused from the stomach lining into the bloodstream

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

Withdrawal but not tolerance