Quiz #4

Why is it important to follow prescription instructions exactly?

1) To avoid developing a tolerance or dependence on the drug 2) To prevent harmful side effects and possible interactions 3) To prevent legal trouble by violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act

If in possession of PD's you weren't prescribed, you could face legal consequences like jail, fines, etc.

True (Legal consequences)

The benefits of prescription drugs do not outweigh the risks

False (Risks)

It is fine to use leftover painkillers to treat a new injury, if the injuries are similar.

False (Use leftover painkillers)

Only people with a family history of addiction are at risk of becoming addicted to prescriptions.

False (addiction risks)

Potential risk factors for someone getting addicted to prescription drugs include:

Family history of addiction

If you misuse or abuse stimulants, you may experience:

1) Dangerously high body temperature 2) An irregular heartbeat or heart failure 3) Seizures or Stroke

People may choose to misuse prescription drugs in order to:

1) Relieve stress 2) Be in a better mood 3) Increase their focus

Mixing a stimulant with a depressant, such as alcohol, is dangerous because:

A. The effects of stimulants can mask the effects of alcohol C. Mixing stimulants with alcohol can raise heart rate

The THC level in vaping, dabs, joints, and edibles is:

All types of cannabis have different amounts of THC

Depressants are typically prescribed to treat:

Anxiety disorders and sleep disorders

What type of information can be found on the prescription label?

Directions, drug name and strength, interactions and warnings.

Drugs that are most commonly abused increase ____ activity in the brain. This can lead to feelings of immense happiness.

Dopamine

Most people who take prescription painkillers become addicted.

False

_______________ is a sign that someone may be abusing stimulants.

Increased aggression

It is generally safe to share your prescription drugs with someone else if:

Never

____, depressants & stimulants are categories of prescription drugs which have a strong potential for abuse & addiction

Opioids

What is the main job of the lungs?

They bring in fresh oxygen, and push out unnecessary carbon dioxide

What best describes the term "tolerance?"

Withdrawal

The danger of ingesting or eating cannabis via edibles is...

You have no way of really knowing how much THC is in an edible

Smoking or vaping cannabis can:

a. Irritate the respiratory system, which includes the lungs b. Introduce the highly addictive chemical nicotine when using blunts c. Produces an aerosol or smoke that is harmful to anyone breathing it in

12. How is smoking/vaping related to coronavirus/COVID-19? (Check all that apply)

a. Smoking/vaping can make a coronavirus infection worse d. Smoking/vaping makes it easier to become infected by the coronavirus

Which of the following statements about the active ingredients in cannabis are correct? (Check all that apply)

a. THC is psychoactive (responsible for the "high") and addictive c. We don't know all the long-term effects of using CBD and THC

Which of the following is NOT true of how cannabis affects your body?

c. CBD's health effects have been studied widely by scientists