ACHS HLTH 101 Module 4: Drug Use and Abuse, Alcohol and, Tobacco

Sedation and impairment of the ability to learn and remember occurs when a person's blood alcohol concentration reaches ________.

0.02-0.06% 0.08-0.15% 0.20-0.25% 0.40-0.50%

Tobacco use results in the deaths of _______ Americans each year.

10,000 to 20,000 20,000 to 50,000 50,000 to 100,000 more than 100,000

_______ is the temporary physiological and psychological state that occurs when certain drugs are discontinued.

Addiction Detoxification Dependency Withdrawal

_______ are often referred to as "gateway" drugs.

Antidepressants Stimulants Inhalants Opiates

Which of the following statements is true?

Chronic methamphetamine causes certain brain tissues to increase in size. In small doses, methamphetamines produce sedative and narcotic effects. People who use stimulants are more alert, excitable, and restless. Amphetamine use results in decreased heart and breathing rates.

_______ slow the activity of the cerebral cortex, producing sedative and hypnotic effects.

Depressants Narcotics Deliriants Inhalants

Which of the following symptoms typically occurs when a smoker is unable to use tobacco products?

Difficulty concentrating Elevated mood Increased energy Decreased appetite

Which of the following conditions or behaviors is most likely to occur when a person's blood alcohol concentration is 0.45%?

Euphoria Coma Irritability Aggressiveness

_______is generally recognized as a stimulant that causes limited dependence.

Heroin Cocaine Alcohol Caffeine

Which of the following drugs is classified as a depressant?

Heroin OxyContin Alcohol All of these are correct.

Which of the following conditions is associated with cocaine abuse?

High blood pressure Slowed heart rate Narcolepsy Sedation

Which of the following effects is produced by nicotine?

Increased metabolic rate Decreased blood pressure Increased oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells None of these is correct.

_______ has approved medicinal uses.

LSD Ritalin Heroin Khat

Which of the following characteristics appears to be associated with an increased risk of alcoholism?

Lack of aggressiveness Long attention span Hyperactivity Inability to delay gratification

Which of the following conditions is associated with cocaine abuse?

Narcolepsy Heart attack Low blood pressure Sedation

Which of the following psychological conditions is associated with cocaine abuse?

Paranoia. Delusions. Violent behavior. All of these are correct.

Which of the following psychoactive substances is referred to as a "gateway" drug?

Percodan PCP Heroin Marijuana

In 1964, the _______ of the United States issued a landmark report that linked cigarette smoking to lung cancer and other diseases.

President Surgeon General Secretary of State Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Which of the following is a "date rape" drug?

Rohypnol Cocaine Opium Marijuana

_______ increase chemical activity in parts of the brain, relieve fatigue, suppress appetite, and improve mood.

Stimulants Sedatives Depressants Inhalants

Which of the following statements is true?

The cause of alcoholism has been determined as a result of scientific research. In families with histories of alcoholism, daughters of alcoholic fathers have the greatest risk of becoming dependent on alcohol. There is a genetic component to alcoholism. All of these are true.

Which of the following statements is true?

The stomach produces an enzyme that breaks down alcohol. Blood alcohol concentrations rise more quickly in women than in men. Alcohol affects parts of the brain that are responsible for drives and emotions. All of these are true.

According to results of research, smoking low-tar and low-nicotine cigarettes reduces the risk of coronary artery disease.

True False

Alcohol abuse occurs when one drinks alcohol while knowingly damaging his or her health and relationships with other persons.

True False

If people with emphysema stop smoking, they recover from the disease and eventually regain normal lung functioning.

True False

Illicit drug abuse is a serious widespread problem among elderly Americans.

True False

Most people who use tobacco products prefer to smoke cigars.

True False

Nicotine is the most commonly abused drug among college students.

True False

Nicotine withdrawal symptoms become milder between each successive cigarette.

True False

Some of the pleasure derived from smoking cigarettes is due to the relief of unpleasant nicotine withdrawal symptoms.

True False

Teenagers who make good grades in school and get along well with their parents are just as likely as other adolescents to abuse illegal drugs.

True False

Which of the following statements is true?

Very few smokers want to quit. Most smokers do not believe secondhand smoke is harmful. There is no benefit to quitting smoking once you reach age 50. There are many reasons to quit smoking at any age.

Which of the following statements is true?

Women tend to get drunk faster than men because they have more water in their bodies. Blood alcohol concentrations rise more quickly in men than in women. In general, the larger the person, the more alcohol he or she must consume to achieve a specific blood alcohol concentration. All of these are true.

_______ is the psychoactive substance in marijuana.

a. GHB b. THC c. COPD d. GBL

To get "high," Bonita uses the most popular drug in the United States, which is:

alcohol. cocaine. marijuana. crystal meth.

If a person is drug dependent, this means that he has developed:

an immunity to the effects of the drug. a toxic buildup of psychoactives in the central nervous system. intolerance to the effects of the drug. a compulsive need to use the drug.

All of the following statements about children's abuse of drugs is true, except:

children who have strong ties to family and parents who monitor their behavior are less likely to abuse drugs. children who are exposed to certain conditions in the home, such as living with mentally ill parents, have a high risk of drug abuse. children whose peers abuse drugs are more likely to abuse drugs. children who participate in sports are more likely to abuse drugs.

The stimulant in over-the-counter medications such as Anacin and Excedrin is:

cocaine. caffeine. crank. speed.

The use of e-cigarettes:

has been proven to be a safe alternative to smoking. is risky because their contents are not currently regulated by the FDA. is safe because they are accurately labeled. is safe because they do not contain nicotine.

Adolescents are more likely to use tobacco if they:

have family members who do not use tobacco. are not susceptible to peer pressure. have friends who use tobacco. make good grades in school.

Withdrawal from caffeine often causes:

headache. diarrhea. trembling. insomnia.

One's blood alcohol concentration is associated with one's:

level of alcohol consumption. exercise habits. immune system functioning. All of these are correct.

An alcoholic:

limits the number of alcoholic drinks he or she consumes each day. experiences withdrawal symptoms when not drinking. maintains interest in other activities besides drinking alcohol. has little desire to drink alcohol when in most situations.

Worldwide, the most widely used psychoactive substance is:

marijuana. methylphenidate. caffeine. alcohol.

Certain stimulants, such as Adderall, are medically approved to treat:

narcolepsy. schizophrenia. mania. attention disorders.

GHB and GBL are classified as:

narcotics. hallucinogens. food supplements. depressants.

An alcoholic:

neglects other interests because of the compulsion to drink alcohol. has no difficulty in controlling the number of drinks he or she has. does not show signs of alcohol tolerance or withdrawal. does not let drinking alcohol interfere with other interests.

Drug dependency usually results in:

no physical or psychological changes. a tolerance to the drug. interferons forming in the central nervous system. None of these is correct.

Jamie has been addicted to barbiturates for over 3 years. Soon after he stops taking the drugs, he experiences severe health problems and nearly dies. His case is an example of:

overdosing. disuse. tolerance. withdrawal.

The single most important factor in determining when and how adolescents first try cigarettes is the influence of:

peers. parents. teachers. siblings.

When chewed or smoked, the leaves of the khat plant produce effects that are similar to:

sedatives. stimulants. narcotics. opiates.

Certain stimulants, such as cocaine are medically approved for use as a(an):

sleep inducer. anesthetic. anxiety treatment. weight loss treatment.

Since 1999, the rate of meth use among college students has:

steadily declined. slightly increased. remained the same. greatly increased.

Most people continue using tobacco products for all of the following reasons, except,

they are addicted to nicotine. it reduces anger, tension, depression, and stress. it helps concentration. they want to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

When addicted to nicotine, people experience _______ symptoms if they stop smoking.

tolerance intoxication dependence withdrawal

Samuel consumes two standard alcoholic drinks per week; therefore, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, he is a _______ drinker.

very light light moderate heavy

After chronic exposure to certain drugs, the body develops _______, which is the ability to endure larger amounts of these substances while the adverse effects decrease.

withdrawal addiction tolerance intoxication

When a person needs to consume more alcohol to achieve the effects originally produced by lower amounts, the person has developed:

withdrawal. tolerance. synergism. aversion.