Chapter 8 practice questions

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Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat

ADHD

Which of the following is TRUE about steroids? Use in intercollegiate sports has been increasing over the past two decades. They are used more by women than men. Adverse effects include mood swings, elevated cholesterol levels, acne, and hypertension. They are used to produce a lean and streamlined physique and to enhance aerobic capacity.

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

Which of the following is TRUE about routes of drug administration? Drugs can't be absorbed through the skin. Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration. Drugs taken orally reach the bloodstream faster than drugs taken by inhalation. The least effective route of administration is by inhalation.

Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration.

Which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin? It is the active chemical in a type of grass. It is similar to marijuana in its physical effects. Its physical effects wear off in 1-2 hours. It can cause hallucinations.

It can cause hallucinations

Which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin?

It can cause hallucinations.

Which of the following statements is TRUE of cocaine?

It is an anesthetic and a stimulant.

Which of the following is NOT true about PCP? It is still used for surgery in some states. It was first used as an anesthetic. It can cause nausea and vomiting and reduce heart and respiratory rate. Its effects are unpredictable.

It is still used for surgery in some states.

Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine?

It takes long-term use to develop tolerance.

Opioids are also called

Narcotics

Which of the following is true about drug abuse treatment?

Only 10% of Americans addicted to drugs or alcohol receive treatment.

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 who are not addicted.

Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body?

They enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters.

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.

most popular form of LSD

blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.

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

both tolerance and withdrawal

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

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

central nervous system.

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

compulsive gambling

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

cough and cold medicines and diet and sleep aids.

Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing

denial

The process of freeing the body from an addictive substance is known as

detoxification

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

detoxification

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

dopamine

Anabolic steroids are a type of

ergogenic drug.

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

Compulsive buying disorder is often associated with

financial problems

Heroin has a

high potential for addiction and no medical use.

A large dose of cocaine can cause

increased heart rate and blood pressure

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

intolerance

The so-called pleasure circuit

is also known as the mesolimbic dopamine system.

Marijuana today is

legal for medical purposes in 28 states.

All of the following drugs are used to treat opioid addiction EXCEPT methamphetamine. naltrexone (Trexan). methadone. buprenorphine (Temgesic).

methamphetamine

Ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n)

mild hallucinogen

According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students EXCEPT fraternity or sorority membership. substance use in high school. genetics and family history of addiction. participation in college sports.

participation in college sports

Therapeutic communities are a type of

residential treatment

Marijuana use presents clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it

slows reaction time and impedes decision making

Diet pills contain ingredients such as caffeine, and can therefore act in what way on the body?

stimulant

All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT that hey enable a drug to be released into the bloodstream. they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour. they are inserted into the vagina or anus. they are designed to melt at body temperature

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

Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to control side effects of chemotherapy such as nausea and vomiting. to forestall loss of lean muscle mass due to AIDS-wasting syndrome. to reduce appetite for weight control. to reduce the muscle pain and spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis.

to reduce appetite for weight control.

In a synergistic drug interaction

two drugs multiply each other's effects.

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

drug misuse


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