Health 111 Chapter 8 Quiz

The process of freeing an addict from a physical and psychological dependence on one or more addictive substances is known as __________. A) detoxification B) recovery C) harm reduction D) motivational interviewing

A) detoxification

When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved? A) dopamine B) melamine C) ketamine D) amphetamine

A) dopamine

The fastest-acting method of drug administration is A) inhalation. B) oral ingestion. C) suppositories. D) intramuscular.

A) inhalation.

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

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

Which of the following statements is TRUE of cocaine? A) It is a central nervous system depressant. B) It is an anesthetic and a stimulant. C) It is sometimes prescribed in moderation as an antidepressant. D) It is available in only one form.

B) It is an anesthetic and a stimulant.

Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing A) compulsion. B) loss of control. C) denial. D) obsession.

C) denial.

According to research, A) painkillers are the most commonly abused prescription drugs on campus. B) students who misuse prescription stimulants primarily do so to boost their mood. C) friends are the most common source of misused prescription drugs. D) approximately 17% of college students report using prescription stimulants not prescribed to them.

C) friends are the most common source of misused prescription drugs.

Which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior? A) having a history of substance abuse during the teen years B) joining an addict in a destructive behavior, such as regularly getting drunk at parties C) trying to encourage an addicted family member or friend to get help D) striving to meet an addicted person's needs in an unhealthy way

D) striving to meet an addicted person's needs in an unhealthy way

The so-called pleasure circuit A) is also known as the mesolithic dopamine system. B) spans the brain, sensory receptors in the skin, and motor neurons attached to muscles. C) is activated when the pituitary gland releases hormones related to pleasure into the bloodstream. D) includes the central nervous system, the endocrine system, and the immune system.

A) is also known as the mesolithic dopamine system.

College students who become addicted to gambling face an increased risk for all of the following EXCEPT A) smoking. B) psychological difficulties. C) serious debt. D) failing grades.

A) smoking.

Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body? A) They depress or slow all body functions. B) They enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters. C) They potentiate the effect of other drugs on the nervous system. D) They speed up energy metabolism and body movements.

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

Which of the following is an example of a process addiction? A) alcoholism B) compulsive gambling C) regular Internet use D) a disciplined exercise routine

B) compulsive gambling

Compulsive buying disorder is often associated with A) lying. B) financial problems. C) eating. D) exercise.

B) financial problems.

Heroin has a A) high potential for addiction and limited medical use. B) high potential for addiction and no medical use. C) high potential for addiction and medical use. D) low potential for addiction and no medical use.

B) high potential for addiction and no medical use.

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

C) participation in college sports.

Marijuana use presents clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it A) negatively affects night vision. B) may cause seizures. C) slows reaction time and impedes decision making. D) is a known carcinogen.

C) slows reaction time and impedes decision making.

Loss of control, compulsively engaging in a behavior, negative consequences, and denial that the behavior is self-destructive are __________. A) habits B) codependent behaviors C) symptoms of addiction D) symptoms of depression

C) symptoms of addiction

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

D) Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration.

People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience A) tolerance but not withdrawal. B) withdrawal but not tolerance. C) neither tolerance nor withdrawal. D) both tolerance and withdrawal.

D) both tolerance and withdrawal.

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 A) reinforcing. B) intervening. C) compulsion. D) enabling.

D) enabling.

Anabolic steroids are a type of A) anti-psychotic drug. B) testosterone-reducing drug. C) hallucinogenic drug. D) ergogenic drug.

D) ergogenic drug.

Opioids are also called A) depressants. B) hallucinogens. C) stimulants. D) narcotics.

D) narcotics.

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

D) 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 A) withdrawal. B) adjustment. C) intolerance. D) tolerance.

D) tolerance.

Using a nicotine patch for smoking cessation is an example of which route of administration? A) inhalation B) oral ingestion C) injection D) transdermal

D) transdermal