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According to statistics, currently there are approximately __________ drug users living in the United States.
22 million
Which of the following statements is false? A. A role model is somone who is admired. B. Having role models who discourage drug use can lessen the chance of drug use. C. Some media may glamorize or encourage drug use. D. By law, the media must portray drug use accurately and honestly.
D
Which of the following is NOT a factor that negatively influences teen drug abuse?
A. strong refusal skills
Which of the following statements is true about drug use during pregnancy? A. Drug use during pregnancy affects the health of the mother but not the baby. B. There is little data proving that drugs affect the unborn baby. C. The effect of drug use during pregnancy only temporarily affects the baby. D. Drug use during pregnancy can lead to multiple birth defects.
D
Which of the following statements is true about drug use during pregnancy?
Drug use during pregnancy can lead to multiple birth defects.
For an individual with a serious drug addiction AND a stable home environment, __________ would be the BEST treatment option. A. inpatient treatment B. opioid (OTPs) treatment C. residential treatment D. partial hospitalization/day treatment
D
Generic medications are __________. A. more expensive than the original version B. designed to cause more side effects than the original version C. often won't help the condition D. include the same active ingredients as the original medication
D
One of the most effective strategies for resisting drugs is simply to __________. A. ignore drug users and their comments B. confront other drug users C. research the consequences of using drugs D. avoid situations where drugs are present
D
Which of the following statements about prescription drugs is FALSE? A. They are medicines. B. They can become illegal. C. They require a prescription. D. They can be resold freely.
D
Drugs are substances that cause a change in a person's physical but not mental state.
Fasle
Psilocybin is a type of __________.
Hallucinogen
drug use
The consumption of legal or illegal drugs.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about dopamine?
The release of dopamine as a result of drug use tricks the brain into believing the drug is good for the body.
List three examples of poor decision making that result from drug use.
Unprotected Intercourse, Criminal Behavior, and Unsafe Driving
dependence
When a drug becomes essential to the body and/or mind to function.
A monograph is __________.
a kind of recipe book the FDA uses to regulate OTC drugs
Which of the following is NOT a major source of pressure that influences teens to seek escape through drug abuse?
a supportive network of friends
Which of the following commonly occurs in a household with a drug-addicted child?
abuse from the child
Drug abuse can often lead to suicide because __________.
all of the above
Stating the consequences of drug use is a resistance strategy that can involve __________.
all of the above
Which of the following often results from the use of drugs?
all of the above
Which of these statements BEST describes the synergistic interaction effect?
an interaction between two or more medicines that increases their effectiveness
Why do some teens give in to peer pressure and abuse drugs?
friends who use drugs
The first step of drug addiction treatment is to __________.
gather patient information
Impaired brain function as a result of drug use involves all of the following EXCEPT:
increased concentration
Patients in outpatient treatment centers and day treatment programs __________.
live at home
If a doctor prescribes Tylenol III with codeine, he or she has prescribed a __________.
narcotic
Illegal drug use often leads to more illegal behavior.
true
Teens are more susceptible to the effects of drugs than adults.
true
All of the following are symptoms of addiction EXCEPT:
using the drug several times a year
Thrill-seeking behavior is likely to lead many students to avoid drug abuse.
False
The nonmedical use of a drug would be an example of drug abuse.
True
Drug use is the consumption of legal and illegal drugs.
true
Drug use prevention often involves partnerships between schools, communities, and law enforcement because __________. A. preventing illegal drug use requires a mixture of strategies, including education, public outreach, and legal consequences B. drug use prevention partnerships are required under federal law in order to secure funding C. no individual group possesses the full range of information about illegal drug use D. law enforcement in most states does not prosecute drug use or does not prosecute it severely
A
Having a drug-addicted spouse often involves which of the following? A. financial difficulties B. emotional security C. peaceful home environment D. respectful communication
A
The Boys and Girls Club is a __________. A. drug education and prevention program established within most communities B. drug education and prevention program that consolidates drug prevention activities under one agency C. drug education and prevention program that promotes the growth and distribution of medical marijuana D. none of the above
A
Which of the following commonly occurs in a household with a drug-addicted child? A. abuse from the child B. honest communication from the child C. responsible behavior from the child D. all of the above
A
Which of the following is NOT a factor that negatively influences teen drug abuse? A. strong refusal skills B. intense peer pressure C. family members who abuse drugs D. poor role models
A
Which of these FDA regulations required that manufacturers disclose possible dangers and side effects of their medicines? A. Kefauver-Harris Amendment B. Food and Drug Safety Act C. Virus Toxins Law D. Durham-Humphrey Amendment
A
Why might overweight people choose to abuse a stimulant? A. to lose weight B. to lower their blood pressure C. to reduce panic attacks D. to help them sleep
A
Provide an example of what a typical day may be like for a child who lives with a drug-addicted parent.
A child with a drug-addicted parent could be forced to take the drug too, they could be used to get the drug, they could be beaten for no reason. there are several possibilities.
Which of the following commonly occurs in a household with a drug-addicted child? A. abuse from the child B. honest communication from the child C. responsible behavior from the child D. all of the above
A. abuse from the child
Having a drug-addicted spouse often involves which of the following? A. financial difficulties B. emotional security C. peaceful home environment D. respectful communication
A. financial difficulties
The use of all drugs becomes legal after a certain age.
False
All of the following are drug-resistant strategies EXCEPT: A. saying no B. screaming for help C. walking away D. suggesting alternatives
B
Choose the correct cycle of addiction. A. drug use, dependence, tolerance, withdrawal, addiction B. drug use, tolerance, dependence, addiction, withdrawal C. drug use, addiction, dependence, tolerance, withdrawal D. drug use, withdrawal, tolerance, addiction, dependence
B
Patients in outpatient treatment centers and day treatment programs __________. A. attend meetings at hospitals B. live at home C. stay in the clinic in the evenings and on weekends D. live in the treatment facility
B
Patients needing social detox __________. A. are hopitalized for severe detox symptoms B. demonstrate mild detox symptoms C. need medication to assist with detoxing D. all of the above
B
Which of the following statements BEST describes tobacco? A. It is an illegal drug. B. It is only legal for people age 18 and older. C. It is only legal for people age 21 and older. D. It is always legal to use tobacco.
B
Which of these statements BEST describes the synergistic interaction effect? A. an interaction where two or more medicines taken together have no effect on one another B. an interaction between two or more medicines that increases their effectiveness C. an interaction where two or more medicines taken together produce an unexpected result D. an interaction between two or more medicines that decreases their effectiveness
B
Why do anabolic steroids differ from other illegal drugs? A. They have fewer side effects. B. They do not cause intoxication. C. They are only dangerous for men. D. They are derived from natural products.
B
Which of the following statements BEST describes tobacco?
B. It is only legal for people age 18 and older.
Why do anabolic steroids differ from other illegal drugs?
B. They do not cause intoxication.
Which of the following is NOT a major source of pressure that influences teens to seek escape through drug abuse?
B. a supportive network of friends
Choose the correct cycle of addiction. A. drug use, dependence, tolerance, withdrawal, addiction B. drug use, tolerance, dependence, addiction, withdrawal C. drug use, addiction, dependence, tolerance, withdrawal D. drug use, withdrawal, tolerance, addiction, dependence
B. drug use, tolerance, dependence, addiction, withdrawal
There is a safe way to measure illegal drugs in order to avoid overdosing.
False
All of the following are symptoms of addiction EXCEPT: A. spending all personal money on the drug B. using the drug several times a year C. needing a constant supply of the drug D. using the drug as a coping mechanism
B. using the drug several times a year
Which of the following statements is false?
By law, the media must portray drug use accurately and honestly.
FDA regulations require that all medication labels include __________. A. price and specific ingredients B. price and known dangers C. specific ingredients and possible side effects D. manufacturing location and possible side effects
C
Not all drugs are considered medicines because __________. A. they are chemically different substances B. the government defines drugs and medicines separately C. medicines are used to cure, treat, and prevent diseases D. drugs cannot be purchased in pharmacies
C
Psilocybin is a type of __________. A. stimulant B. narcotic C. hallucinogen D. inhalant
C
Which of the following statements is NOT true about drug dependence? A. People that are dependent on drugs believes that they need the drug to function effectively. B. People that are dependent on drugs experience psychological and physiological changes as a result of drug use. C. People that are dependent on drugs can stop using the drug without experiencing any side effects. D. People that are dependent on drugs are at risk for overdosing.
C
Why do some teens give in to peer pressure and abuse drugs? A. high self-esteem B. strong refusal skills C. friends who use drugs D. self-assurance
C
Psilocybin is a type of __________.
C. hallucinogen
Why are drugs like depressants described as the opposite of amphetamines? A. Depressants can induce feelings of euphoria while stimulants can cause severe pain. B. Depressants can result in death while stimulants cannot. C. Stimulants slow breathing and heart rate while depressants increase those functions. D. Stimulants increase breathing and heart rate while depressants slow these functions.
D
Which of the following statements is false?
D. By law, the media must portray drug use accurately and honestly
Which of the following statements about prescription drugs is FALSE?
D. They can be resold freely.
Which of the following often results from the use of drugs? A. impaired brain function B. unsafe driving C. criminal behavior D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Which of the following are behaviors that often result from drug use? A. driving responsibly B. performing well in school C. having protected sex D. engaging in criminal activity
D. engaging in criminal activity
Impaired brain function as a result of drug use involves all of the following EXCEPT: A. increased confusion B. errors in judgment C. memory loss D. increased concentration
D. increased concentration
Why do some teens give in to peer pressure and abuse drugs?
D. self-assurance
Briefly explain how drug use, production, and sales pose a threat to public safety.
Drug use, production, and sales pose a threat to public safety because they increase criminal activity as the desire to fulfill the addiction and make money through drug sales expands. Drug use also increases the spread of disease as individuals battling addictions often make poor judgments concerning sexual behavior, sharing needles, etc. Finally, drug distribution also increases the risk of pollution as chemicals needed to make drugs are dangerously mixed or used, creating an environmental hazard.
Briefly explain why drug abusers are a high suicide risk.
Drug users are at risk for suicide because most drugs are a depressant and amplify negative emotions. The depressing effects of these drugs often lead to poor judgment and depression. Once an addiction is formed, loss of control over the amount of drug consumed can lead to further despair. When attempting to withdraw from the drug, the side effects can also be too overwhelming for the drug user to tolerate.
All drugs can be considered medicines.
F
If you have the same symptoms as a friend, it's acceptable to take their prescription medicine.
F
Most designer drugs are meant to imitate the effects of painkillers
F
Only teens can abuse illegal drugs.
F
Switching drugs to OTC status generally increases costs for insured patients.
F
The only person that is negatively affected by drug use is the addict.
F
The use of all drugs becomes legal after a certain age.
F
There is a safe way to measure illegal drugs in order to avoid overdosing.
F
All drugs can be considered medicines.
False
Antivirals are medicines that can both suppress and kill viruses in the body.
False
Drug use during pregnancy does not affect the unborn baby.
False
Giving an excuse to someone offering drugs is the only way to refuse them.
False
Most designer drugs are meant to imitate the effects of painkillers
False
Most people who become addicted to drugs are able to stop on their own and do not need outside help.
False
Only teens can abuse illegal drugs.
False
Side effects of medicines are always the same for everyone.
False
Switching drugs to OTC status generally increases costs for insured patients.
False
The Food and Drug Act was the first US law that regulated medicine.
False
The only person that is negatively affected by drug use is the addict.
False
Patients needing social detox __________.
IT IS NOT all of the above. IT MAY BE demonstrate mild detox symptoms
One of the most effective strategies for resisting drugs is simply to __________.
IT IS NOT research the consequences of using drugs IT MAY BE avoid situations where drugs are present
Which of the following statements BEST describes alcohol?
It is only legal for people age 21 and older.
Explain why it is important to remain drug-free during the teenage years.
Teens should not take drugs because they face lifetime risks. These risks include being more susceptible to the drug's effects. A teen's brain is still developing, and teens have a greater risk for addiction. Taking drugs can cause irreversible effects on the brain and could lead to lifelong struggles, including ways to cope with problems or issues in a healthy manner
Which of the following statements is NOT true about drug dependence?
People that are dependent on drugs can stop using the drug without experiencing any side effects.
Why are drugs like depressants described as the opposite of amphetamines?
Stimulants increase breathing and heart rate while depressants slow these functions.
overdose
Strong physical reaction brought on by the intentional or unintentional consumption of a larger than usual amount of a drug.
Antibiotics kill harmful bacteria or prevent bacteria from reproducing.
T
Drug use can cause the spread of diseases.
T
Hallucinogens distort an individual's perceptions of reality.
T
Illegal drug use often leads to more illegal behavior.
T
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are those that can be purchased without a doctor's authorization.
T
Prolonged use of psychoactive drugs can cause brain damage.
T
The FDA regulates facilities that manufacture OTC medications.
T
According to statistics, half of all American teens will experiment with illegal drugs before they graduate high school.
True
Antibiotics kill harmful bacteria or prevent bacteria from reproducing.
True
Drug use can cause the spread of diseases.
True
Drug use is the consumption of legal and illegal drugs.
True
Drugs modify the brain chemistry and change behaviors.
True
Drugs of abuse trigger the release of dopamine within our brain, which allows the user to experience a temporary feeling of pleasure.
True
Hallucinogens distort an individual's perceptions of reality.
True
Illegal drug use often leads to more illegal behavior.
True
Life skills and relapse prevention training are both included in treatment programs.
True
Most medicines have secondary symptoms called side effects.
True
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are those that can be purchased without a doctor's authorization.
True
Prolonged use of psychoactive drugs can cause brain damage.
True
Residential treatment facilities often offer GED preparation and career training.
True
Teens are more susceptible to the effects of drugs than adults.
True
Which of the following strategies is helpful in avoiding drug use?
avoiding situations where drugs will be present
The cost of drug use for the public involves all the following EXCEPT:
decrease in prevention and treatment costs
The Boys and Girls Club is a __________.
drug education and prevention program established within most communities
Drug abuse can often lead to suicide because __________.
drugs can amplify preexisting negative emotions, drugs negatively influence a person's ability to make good judgments, and withdrawal symptoms can be too overwhelming for the addict
Which of the following are behaviors that often result from drug use?
engaging in criminal activiy
The only person that is negatively affected by drug use is the addict.
false
There is a safe way to measure illegal drugs in order to avoid overdosing.
false
Having a drug-addicted spouse often involves which of the followin
financial difficulties
For an individual with a serious drug addiction AND a stable home environment, __________ would be the BEST treatment option.
partial hospitalization/day treatment
Drug use prevention often involves partnerships between schools, communities, and law enforcement because __________.
preventing illegal drug use requires a mixture of strategies, including education, public outreach, and legal consequences
All of the following are drug-resistant strategies EXCEPT:
screaming for help
Drug abuse is defined as __________.
the nonmedical or improper use of a drug, which can interfere with a healthy life
Drug use can cause the spread of diseases.
true