Quiz 5- Hlth 1100 Jennie Olson

What percentage of Americans abstain from drinking alcohol?

21%

Approximately what percentage of Americans consume alcoholic beverages regularly?

50%

Marijuana smoke and tobacco smoke both contain dangerous substances known as

Carcinogens

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

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

Compulsive gambling

Stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat

ADHD

The most noticeable effect of the THC in marijuana is

Bloodshot eyes

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

Cough and cold medicines and diet and sleep aids

Drinking games result in the consumption of larger quantities of alcohol in a short period of time and are associated with

Death from alcohol poisoning

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

Dopamine

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

Drug misuse

Lisa is aware that her best friend, Kim, has a drinking problem. Lisa continually makes excuses for her and often completes Kim's homework to protect her from flunking out of school. Lisa's behavior is an example of

Enabling

Which of teh following statements about college drinking is TRUE?

Female college students' alcohol consumption is now close to that of male college students

Addiction substances and behaviors

Have the potential to produce a positive mood change

In the movie "Unholy Addiction", where did Jeremy's parents find his body?

In the neighbor's driveway behind a minivan

All of the following are true about suppositories except that

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

In the movie "Unholy Addiction", Kathy states she did not believe her pill taking was a problem because

They were medication

Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following 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

Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause significant brain damage and other impairments in the fetus? T or F

True

Endorphines are hormones that act as "the body's own opioids" in their ability to reduce pain and produce feelings of well-being? T or F

True

A substance intended to affect the structure or function of the body or mind through chemical action is

a drug

Which of the following is TRUE about over-the-counter drugs?

They can be abused

Which of the following is FALSE about smokeless tobacco?

It does not contain cancer-cause substances

David spends four hours a day lifting weights and is at the point of obsession about his fitness routine to the extent that he will miss classes and outings with friends so he can go to the gym. He most likely suffers from which of the following disorders?

exercise addiction

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

Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration

Which nicotine replacement product requires a prescription?

Nicotine nasal spray

Morphine, codeine and heroine are ALL

Opioids

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

Prescription drugs